Tax Senior Associate - Financial Services Private Equity or Hedge Fund

Overview

Tax Senior Associate - Financial Services [Private Equity or Hedge Fund]

Opportunity

Department:
Tax

Location(s):
New York, New York

Function:
Tax

As part of the Financial Services team, you’ll work with some of the nation’s leading private equity, hedge, and other alternative investment funds. You’ll gain valuable knowledge of the capital markets ecosystem and use it to deliver the comprehensive transaction, fund, and portfolio company audit, tax, and value creation solutions. You’ll collaborate with other Cohn Reznick industry and service line team members to deliver outstanding technical and client service.

Our reach spans major financial centers across the United States, including New York, Connecticut, California, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Miami, and more.

At Cohn Reznick, we pursue a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for clients, our people, and our communities. We offer a robust Total Rewards package, including generous PTO, a flexible work environment, parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid time off for volunteering.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.
• Review tax returns (1065 & 1120) and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance.
• Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable development.
• Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of current client needs and target client requirements.
• Provide regular performance feedback as well as deliver timely performance evaluations.
• Develop subordinates' technical and industry skills and encourage growth.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree required;
  Master’s in Accounting/Taxation preferred
• CPA, JD or EA preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years tax experience in a public accounting firm
• Financial Services Industry experience required (Hedge Fund and/or Private Equity)
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Strong tax research and writing skills
• Proven technical skills with MS Office to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Preferred competence with tax compliance and research software such as GoSystems, CCH Axcess, CCH, RIA
• Solid project management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

In addition, please review our Universal Job Standards. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align with every qualification.

In New York, the salary range for a Tax Senior Associate is $85,000 to $140,000. Salary is one component of the total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous PTO, parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

"Cohn Reznick" is the brand name under which Cohn Reznick LLP and Cohn Reznick Advisory LLC and their subsidiaries provide professional services. Cohn Reznick LLP and Cohn Reznick Advisory LLC practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with professional standards. Cohn Reznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm;
Cohn Reznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services.

Cohn Reznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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