Director, Accounting – Tax & Partner Compensation
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Manager, Tax overseas the firm-wide tax returns preparation and monthly/quarterly tax process. The Manager directs the Senior and Junior Tax Accountants.
Preparation, review and filing of all phases of Partnership tax returns
- Ensure the proper accounting and external compliance reporting of taxes domestically and internationally
- Preparation/Review of various workpapers
- Compile tax data for U.S. domestic (federal and multi- state) and international tax return preparation and filings
- Allocation of various income items
- Review of Federal and various State Partnership returns and other annual returns including PTET returns
- Review of quarterly estimates
- Interaction with accounting and accounts payable departments
- Gathering tax information for overseas offices for tax filings
- Review of monthly sales tax returns
- Preparation/Review of quarterly declarations for UBT, Group returns, local returns (CA, DC) etc.
- Assistance with Expat issues
- Respond to tax authority requests and supervision of tax audits
- Manage relationships with outside tax consultants and ensure that the firm is deriving the maximum benefit from those
- Review of Quarterly billings to Foreign Offices
- Manage & Review of various commercial rent tax and occupancy taxes
- Understanding of firm taxation in various countries
- Communication with partners
- Assist in Tax research projects
- Accounting degree
- CPA preferred
- Strong understanding in partnership and international taxation topics
- Proven ability to personally meet deadlines as well as hold others (both direct and indirect reports) accountable to deadlines
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- High attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- A hardworking, high-energy individual who is able to be hands-on and work well with multiple priorities and global responsibilities
- Highly intelligent and analytical; ability to sort through complex matters and translate and communicate them in a clear, concise manner
- Collaborative team player
- Ability to fit into the firm’s existing culture
- Excel knowledge
- MS Word
- General Ledger knowledge
Tax Manager with a minimum of 5 years of tax experience in the following areas:
- Partnership Taxation
- Individual Taxation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $170,000 - $200,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.