Tax Manager

The Role
We are seeking a highly qualified Tax Manager to join our Tax team which is responsible for all tax related functions at Schonfeld. These include but are not limited to, tax compliance, research, and tax planning for the funds, the advisors as well as the family office. The Tax team works closely with various groups within the firm on a regular basis as well as with external parties such as service providers, investors, managers, and fund administrators. The identified candidate will bring a strong sense of personal responsibility and management skills to the role and have a passion for process improvement and relationship building.

What you’ll do
The Tax Manager will focus primarily on management company activities, responsible for day-to-day tax function of Schonfeld’s management companies and upper-tier family office structure. You will assist in the preparation of tax efficiency analyses/planning and review of various workpapers to be used primarily for U.S. federal and state & local tax filings as well as foreign informational filings. Strong knowledge of partnership tax concepts is required. You will manage external tax service providers. You will also coordinate and prepare ASC740 analyses for the management company, research new regulations and rulings, analyze the tax profile of operating in new jurisdictions, and assist with various ad- hoc assignments and special projects. The Tax Manager may also assist in estate planning and tax matters for the family office.

What you’ll bring
What you need:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of relevant work experience, alternative investments asset managers preferred
  • Experience with management companies and the various tax items that arise, such as:
    • Payroll/Withholding/Taxable Fringe Benefits including multi-jurisdictional working
    • Depreciation
    • Aircraft/Vehicles Business/Mixed Use
    • Sales & Use Tax
    • Foreign Tax Credit and K-3 reporting from foreign management company activities
    • Basic Transfer Pricing
    • Multi-State Tax Sourcing and Non-Resident Withholding
    • FBARs
    • Foreign Information Reporting Forms (Forms 8865, 5471, 8858, 8938)
    • State Passthrough Entity Taxes
    • State & Local Tangible/Business Property Tax Returns
  • Strong knowledge of partnership and individual tax concepts with exposure to corporate income tax concepts (C-Corp and S-Corp)
  • Excellent management skills including ability to prioritize and take ownership of multiple projects and workflows
  • Process and detail oriented with a strong work ethic and team focused attitude
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes in the business operating environment
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Detail oriented while also being able to see the “big picture”
  • CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred
  • A mix of public accounting and private sector experience preferred

Who we are  
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance.

We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.

We invest through internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, pursuing alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 7 countries and 19 offices.

Our Culture
Talent is our strategy. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. We are teamwork-oriented, and collaborative, and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning & educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact.

We foster a sense of belonging among all of our employees with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. Our employees value diversity across identity, thought, people, and perspective which serves as the foundation of our culture. As a firm, we are committed to creating a hiring process that is fair, welcoming, and supportive.

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $175,000 and $250,000. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

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