Tax Associate - Finance

Posted:
6/3/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Position Overview

At Apollo, we’re a global team of alternative investment managers passionate about delivering uncommon value to our investors and shareholders. With over 30 years of proven expertise across Private Equity, Credit and Real Estate, regions, and industries, we’re known for our integrated businesses, our strong investment performance, our value-oriented philosophy – and our people.

The Tax Associate will primarily assist with the preparation of the income tax provision and the tax compliance responsibilities for the Apollo management company entities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in preparing the quarterly and annual income tax provisions according to ASC 740

  • Manage external tax service providers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of tax compliance and reporting outputs

  • Prepare supporting schedules to assist external accounting firms with the preparation of tax estimates, Schedule K-1s, and tax returns

  • Assist with tax research and planning for strategic transactions, structuring decisions, and legislative changes.

  • Contribute to the development of reporting and compliance processes as well as to the internal controls and compliance with SOX requirements

  • Assist with modeling and theoretical scenario analysis

  • Manage corporate estimated and final tax payments and liaise with the Finance group to obtain checks and approvals

  • Coordinate with taxing authorities to resolve federal, state and local tax audits and notices

  • Organize and maintain tax compliance forms, correspondence and other permanent records of the company related to the tax department

  • Respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders including Investor Relations, Operations, and Finance

Qualifications & Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience (Big 4 or industry experience preferred)

  • CPA or graduate degree (e.g., MST) preferred

  • Experience preparing or reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740

  • Partnership and Corporate tax return preparation experience required, knowledge of asset management firms and high net worth individuals is a plus

  • Individual must have strong drive and initiative

  • Individual must be collaborative to effectively liaise with partners and colleagues as well as be able to work independently

  • Able to quickly convert technical research and interpretation into practical solution

  • An energetic, forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards

  • Superior verbal and written skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve internal disputes and observe confidentiality

  • Must be organized, proactive and perform in a fast-paced environment as the role requires individual to be nimble and flexible to balance multiple tasks simultaneously

  • The ability to take on a task and “run with it” to conclusion is a critical characteristic of this role

Pay Range

$110,000 – $130,000

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

Apollo Global Management

Website: https://apollo.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1990

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Asset Management ⋅ Credit ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Property Management ⋅ Real Estate