Tax Supervisor

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Job Title
Tax Supervisor

Location
Los Angeles

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Job Description Summary
We have an opening for a Tax Supervisor.

The Tax Supervisor is responsible for helping to manage, maintain and assist with all tax related duties and responsibilities associated with a global partnership.

Job Description

In this capacity, the Tax Supervisor will:

• Participate in the annual preparation and review of Federal K-1 filings and various state tax compliance filings for US states;
• Work closely with the Tax Manager and Tax Director in all US tax filings as well as international tax returns, including and not limited to Pillar 2;
• Participate and review of quarterly income tax projections for partners;
• Understanding of partner distributions and other partner payments for allocation of taxable income;
• Review and manage any tax audits other tax compliance related projects;
• Research tax issues and questions for internal departments;
• Provide training and guidance to tax analyst to support their development and foster an effective, collaborative team;
• Review staff reconciliation of partner tax accounts monthly to the general ledger;
• Collaborate with other functional areas such as accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, budget, and treasury groups;
• Supervise staff members work to ensure that best practices are followed, including updating policies and procedures to fit the current conditions of the business;
• Identify, review and recommend changes to processes related to the functional areas effort to streamline workflow;
• Complete understanding of the impact on exchange rates and the ability to work in a multi-currency environment;
• Review tax fixed assets and depreciation quarterly;
• Ability to communicate effectively with K-1 recipients about their tax documents and footnotes;
• Demonstrate working knowledge of partnerships, pass through entities and fiscal year ends;
• Ability to work with outside tax advisors and accountants in other countries as needed;
• Conduct annual job performance reviews for staff; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite applications; including Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Demonstrated ability to work with external audit and tax professionals;
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of accounting;
• Maintain a collaborative mindset by supporting team initiatives and adapting to changing business needs;
• Possess strong analytical skills and methodical, detail-oriented approach in completing assignments; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance;
• Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
• At least four plus years of experience in public accounting at a multi-office professional services organization is preferred;
• At least five years of general tax accounting/preparation experience; and
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet Firm needs.

The salary wage range for Los Angeles that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $108,600 and a maximum of $141,100 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
  
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
  
• Lifestyle Spending Account
  
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
  
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
  
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
  
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
  
• Retirement Plan Consulting
  
• Anniversary Bonus Program
  
• Professional Development Programs
  
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
  
• International Travel Insurance
  
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
  
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
  
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
  
• Employee Discounts
  
• And More!
  

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.