Job Description
Republic is a financial technology firm that allows everyone to invest in private markets. Republic operates several distinct business lines including a retail investment platform, a private capital division, and a blockchain advisory practice. The Republic ecosystem has deployed over $800 million in investments, has supported over 600 companies, and is comprised of a community of over 1.5M users across 100 countries. Republic is backed by dozens of leading investment firms and financial institutions and its affiliated entities have co-invested with the best names in venture and private equity. Founded in 2016, Republic is headquartered in New York City with offices worldwide.
We’re looking for an energetic and talented individual to join our growing team. This is a key position tasked with performing functions related to tax matters across Republic’s business units. The successful hire will be comfortable working with a high degree of integrity including the ability to successfully deal with sensitive or confidential information. This role will require excellent technical knowledge of US federal tax, US taxation on foreign income, state & local taxes and more. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, analysis and implementation of planning ideas to minimize global taxes that agrees with the overall company strategy;
- Responsible for the review of US GAAP calculations, entity tax provisions, deferred and current tax and consolidated provision calculations;
- Responsible for the filing of foreign, US and state consolidated corporate income tax returns;
- Manage relationships with outside tax advisors;
- Work with various business units to opine on tax implications for a wide range of transactions;
- Maintenance of the global tax calendar and ensure that the company is in compliance with filing deadlines across the globe;
- Create and implement improvements for the tax provision process and other tax processes. Implement any tax technology as needed; and
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years prior related experience, including a minimum of 5 years international tax experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field. CPA, JD or MBA preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel is a plus
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and follow instructions
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Strong math aptitude and ability to work accurately with numbers
- Excellent organizational, written and interpersonal skills, attention to detail
- Applies principles of taxation to analyze financial information
- Ability to work and interact with personnel at all levels within the organization
- Knowledge of industry related concepts and terminology
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with significant competing deadlines.
- Able to grasp processes and concepts quickly and resolve issues.
- History of solving multiple complex operational and tax challenges
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP requirements and SOX requirements preferred. IFRS background a plus.
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