Tax, Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance, Associate

The Tax department is seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in US federal and international tax compliance and accounting including familiarity with forms 5471, 8865, 8858, 1118, etc. Tax provision under US GAAP as well as support for tax planning and audits will also be primary responsibilities. In addition, candidate will be tasked with improving the process of gathering and analyzing data for tax reporting. Strong use of technology tools and systems are required. This role will entail coordination within Tax, and across Finance, Engineering, Controllers and Operations divisions for requirements gathering, development, testing and execution. Project management and communication skills are also critical to the role.

Our Tax Accounting teams partner with revenue divisions all across the firm to ensure that taxable transactions have been reported timely and accurately, so that risk to the firm is reduced.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare or review income tax forms related to firm’s investing and lending businesses including 1120, 1065, 5471, 8865, etc. 
• Prepare tax provision for investing and lending businesses
• Provide planning and audit support throughout the year
• Liaise with external tax preparers to gather K-1 info to incorporate into firm’s tax return
• Work with Tax, Finance Controllers, Engineering, business units, and outside consultants to leverage technology solutions for the Tax department
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and application of technology “best practices”  

Requirements/Experience/Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Information Systems, or related)
• 2-5 years relevant work experience, Financial Services industry helpful
• Strong interest and aptitude for technology solutions, including analyzing new business and data requirements
• Self-motivated, with strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

Technical and General Knowledge:  

• Strong tax accounting and reporting experience 
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex data processes and workflows in order to develop new solutions 
• Strong Excel skills
• Familiarity with Alteryx, Tableau, MS Excel Power Query/Pivot, or other BI tools to perform analysis and reconciliations
• Project Management and Business Analysis aptitude

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