Associate - US Tax Associate - Real Estate/Private Equity/Credit

exp : 2 years to 5 years max

SUMMARY :

Tax Associate is responsible for supporting the Ares tax team located in New York. This function primarily includes: tax compliance, tax data integrity, structure documentation, quantitative analysis, information management, as well as enhancements to processes and systems.

- Support tax team with resolution of federal and state tax notices.

- Prepare income tax provisions and ASC 740 memos supporting financial statements.

- Manage annual and quarterly investor tax reporting packages including uploading/distribution through Intralinks.

- Coordinate with business line tax teams on information requests, including CLO PFIC statements, joint venture tax return, FBAR, and other tax forms.

- Manage annual and quarterly investor tax reporting packages, incl. uploading/distribution through Intralinks, including bundling K-1 packages

- Communicate clearly, concisely, and regularly with US & EUR tax team and maintain relationships at senior level and handle escalated requests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

- Bachelors degree from and accredited university in accounting or related discipline

- Big 4 experience required

Required Knowledge:

- Knowledge of complex fund structures

- Understanding of legal entity organizational set up and agreements

- Adept with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, Alteryx preferred

Experience Required:

- Manage a team supporting multiple tax business lines in various time zones

- Experience with legal entity structuring and financial modelling preferred

- Experience with US EIN applications, check the box elections, tax forms, and similar

- Experience in with treaty qualification, withholding tax concepts

Skills/Abilities:

- Strong written and verbal communications skills

- Strong organization and time management skills

- Ability and desire to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment

- Extremely detailed oriented with proven track record for accuracy

- Critical thinker, strong analytical skills, and initiative to increase knowledge

- Team player, motivated to produce high quality deliverables

- Personal and professional integrity of the highest order