Senior Tax Accountant
About The Position
PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds. From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients. To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com.
Requirements
- 3 – 6 years prior corporate or partnership tax experience
- Bachelor Degree required, Accounting, Finance, or Economics major preferred
- Working knowledge of ASC 740: Accounting for Income Taxes
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or large organization or a combination of both
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Up-C Structure and Tax Receivable Agreements a plus
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude
Responsibilities
- Support the tax function in managing the Company’s corporate and partnership tax matters worldwide, including U.S. and international tax planning, tax compliance, accounting for income taxes, partner reporting and operational tax issues
- Prepare quarterly and year-end tax provision calculation and related financial statement disclosure (ASC 740)
- Prepare forecasts of income tax expense, cash taxes and effective income tax rates to support internal and external reporting functions
- Work closely with outside advisors on federal, state, local and foreign tax compliance as well as partnership basis calculations and tax receivable agreement calculations
- Coordinate partner tax reporting process including the calculation of quarterly estimated tax worksheets and annual Form K-1s
- Research technical accounting issues and disclosure matters
- Document tax related internal controls and accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX 404, the requirements of local tax authorities and operational efficiency
- Manage the miscellaneous indirect tax compliance, such as NYC commercial rent tax, sales and use tax filings
- Involvement in various special projects and process improvements
Benefits
- discretionary bonus component
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
