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Tax Associate
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Tax Associate

A Career with Point72’s Tax Team

Point72’s Tax team oversees tax compliance for 30+ funds, 75+ private equity and management companies, high net worth individuals, and tax-exempt organizations. We conduct tax research and manage all tax-related projects with external counsel, public accounting firms, and within Point72. The Tax team coordinates with Big Four accounting firms to prepare and review partnership, corporate, individual, international, and state returns.

 

What you’ll do

The Point72 Tax team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity and impeccable attention to detail to primarily assist with all aspects of private equity and venture capital tax compliance.

  • Prepare and perform initial reviews of various tax workpapers, partnership allocations, and tax estimates primarily in the private equity and venture capital business line to assist with the tax compliance process as needed
  • Use Microsoft Excel daily with a focus on manipulation of data sets
  • Assist in the design, improvement, and maintenance of the Tax team’s proprietary software and automation tools by collaborating with the Tax Technology team, creating spec documents, and performing user acceptance testing (UAT) on new features
  • Design and maintain automation workflows using technologies such as VBA, Alteryx, SQL, and Tableau.
  • Operate proprietary internal software to generate Schedules K-1 and tax return templates to be used by external tax advisors to prepare tax returns
  • Assist with audits conducted by federal and state tax authorities
  • Address ad-hoc queries from other departments, including (but not limited to) questions around the tax implications of prospective transactions and investor tax reporting.

 

What’s required

  • A minimum of four years of work experience in the field of accounting or taxation
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; strong accounting skills
  • Extensive Computer and Technology experience and skills including:

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with a strong understanding of Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and logical operators; VBA knowledge a plus

- Ability and capacity to quickly learn and understand new software

- Knowledge of Alteryx, SQL, Tableau

- Experience working in Agile / Scrum project management framework a plus

  • Excellent English language skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak clearly to effectively convey conclusions and to ask relevant questions in clear language while working with other team members to perform daily work
  • Exceptional organizational skills to effectively manage shifting priorities, with a focus on clearly and frequently communicating with superiors
  • Proven experience working remotely with a U.S. based organization is preferred
  • Superior problem-solving skills and ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  • A highly analytical mindset and a strong work ethic
  • Self-starter with impeccable attention to detail
  • Interest in working with technology and automation
  • Intellectual curiosity and interest in learning about all aspects of tax compliance and operations
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards

 

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

  • Sports card
  • Private life insurance
  • Private medical and dental care, with vision allowance
  • Private pension scheme
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Educational assistance reimbursement

 

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent.

Our Warsaw office gives us access to world-class talent with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We’re looking to build an office of subject-matter experts whose fresh perspectives will help evolve our infrastructure and advance the capabilities of our teams. Learn more at http://point72.com/Warsaw