Global Tax Compliance - Corporate - Analyst

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Job Title: Global Tax Compliance Corporate – Analyst

Job Description & Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking an Analyst / Associate for Blackstone’s Global Corporate Tax function.  Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Tax, this position will perform a wide range of tax functions with specific emphasis on the following:  

• Maintain the partnership state pass-through tax program (“PTET”) which includes: Providing guidance on withholding rates for payroll; Tracking withholdings, payments, and monitoring cashflow; preparing Capital Call statements for reimbursement; coordinating with external tax advisors for tax computations; working with data governance to ensure accurate partner demographics; responding to partner PTET related inquiries.
• Tax compliance: Assist in the review of Partnership and Corporate Tax Returns for various entities.
• Collect and analyze financial information for various tax calculations including Management Fee sourcing, Fixed assets, Intercompany Transactions from U.S. controllers and finance team from foreign subsidiaries. 
• Portal administration including uploading all tax documentation and updating communications.
• Monitor Tax Department mailboxes and assist in addressing tax inquiries from Partners and Advisors.
• Assist in responding to Tax Receivables Agreement (TRA) inquiries and performing administrative tasks including confirming cash receipts and bank accounts updates.
•  Assist in tax process streamlining and workbook improvement.

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, the successful candidate should meet the following qualifications:

• 1 or more years of work experience in accounting firm or finance function of an organization.  
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills and systems-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with complex data to drive decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 
• Excellent team player and interpersonal skills.  Effective verbal and written communicator.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Highly organized and proactive, with follow-through on commitments.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$90,000 - $125,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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