The Opportunity

Job Description OUR IMPACT Global Tax is a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s worldwide taxes. Global Tax analyzes and supports the activities, operations, reporting obligations, and transactions of the firm’s business lines to ensure that tax consequences and reputational risks are evaluated appropriately. Our work contributes directly to the firm’s success, and Global Tax is ideal for creative and collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

YOUR IMPACT An opportunity has arisen in Global Tax for a tax professional to review externally prepared tax returns and global income tax provisions primarily related to investment funds within Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Goldman Sachs is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $500 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. The business invests in the full spectrum of regulated and alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, mutual funds and ETF’s. This position will involve significant interaction with Controllers and Global Tax as well as outside service providers (law firms, accounting firms, fund administrators), and will require strong tax and tax accounting knowledge of funds.

If you are a self-starter who is excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced environment, this role will appeal to you.

Primary Responsibilities

Review Subchapter M and Excise tax provisions, yearend distributions, tax returns, and financial statement tax disclosures.
Review RIC qualification requirements for the products in scope
Oversight of tax return review process for publicly traded partnerships and multi-state tax returns for tiered partnerships
Oversight of income tax provisions, including uncertain tax positions
Working with external advisors and accounting firms
Liaising with other tax colleagues within the firm, particularly in the US and EMEA

Required Qualifications, Experience And Skills

Professionally qualified – CPA preferred
Minimum 8 years post-qualification tax experience at a leading firm
Strong technical US tax knowledge
Strong understanding of book to tax adjustments applicable to fund structures
Liaise with internal controllers and third-party service providers including tax accountants, external auditors and administrators
Knowledge of fund level tax compliance as well as the impact and tax requirements of various fund tax structures
Excellent communication skills with an ability to influence senior business stakeholders and make decisions
Flexible and able to learn quickly
Highly motivated team player able to work in a fast-paced environment

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