Tax-Tax Counsel, Tax Planning & Advisory -New York-Vice President - Goldman Sachs : Job Details

Tax, Tax Counsel, Tax Planning & Advisory – New York, NY

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a bank holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. Goldman Sachs provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

Tax

We are a team of specialists charged with managing the firm's worldwide taxes. We are responsible for tax planning, tax compliance, financial reporting of taxes, business advisory and management of taxing authority examinations. Our work contributes directly to the firm's success, and the division is ideal for creative and collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

The primary mission of Tax is to ensure the firm's compliance with the tax laws of those countries (and local jurisdictions) in which the firm conducts business and to assist its businesses in managing tax risk.

Key Tax functions include:

• Providing tax structuring support to business teams;
• Providing tax information for the firm's financial statements;
• Preparing/supervising the preparation of U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns for the firm;
• Advising the firm's professionals on the tax implications related to the firm's businesses and/or transactions undertaken by or for the firm, including investment funds managed by the firm.

Tax Planning & Advisory Overview:

We advise the firm's professionals on the tax implications of transactions and of new products in development for the firm and its clients; tax planning for the firm; legal interpretations and support for implementation of new broad-based tax and regulatory rules; and tax compliance work for the firm's business entities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage tax-related inquiries from a variety of the firm's businesses across established and emerging markets;
• Work with business teams to review tax aspects of new and existing financial products, and their treatment for the firm, firm clients, and investment funds managed by the firm;
• Coordinate and effectively communicate with outside tax counsel, accounting firms, and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate tax planning, risk controls, and compliance;
• Act as a risk manager through ongoing awareness of the tax regulatory environment and the firm's adherence to its tax compliance obligations;
• Stay updated on global tax trends, proposed and actual changes in law and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly visible and growing global organization operating in a dynamic environment. Consequently, this role requires an energetic, enthusiastic and driven professional.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• 4-7 years of relevant experience as a tax professional at a law firm or accounting firm, or as an in-house tax professional at a sophisticated financial institution
• Subject matter expertise in the taxation of financial products (including straddle rules, wash sale rules, basket contracts)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Work collaboratively as part of a team
• Self-motivated team player

Salary RangeThe expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $115000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

BenefitsGoldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.