Vice President - Corporate (International Tax)

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds. From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

Responsibilities

Based in London, the International Finance team is responsible for the financial, regulatory and tax reporting requirements of its operating entities across Europe, Middle East and Asia. This role will be primarily responsible for the firm’s tax compliance (both corporate & indirect tax) and reporting obligations for PJT’s international entities, as well as helping navigate the changing global tax landscape (e.g. Pillar II) which includes a key responsibility in supporting the global US GAAP tax provision process. This role will have a dual reporting structure into both the Head of International Finance based in London and the Director of Tax based in the US.

• Tax Compliance & Filings: Manage and coordinate corporate income tax and VAT filings for legal entities in multiple jurisdictions across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Review and assess VAT implications on PJT’s transactions, providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with relevant jurisdictional requirements. Manage relationship with external tax advisors. Proactively monitor local tax law changes and assess their impact on the business. Ensure local tax positions are appropriately documented and aligned with group policies.
• Tax Accounting and Provisioning: Support the Director of Tax in the quarterly tax provision process for non-US entities. Managing the posting of irrecoverable VAT provision for monthly close and for financial forecasts. Prepare and maintain detailed tax workpapers and reconciliations and support tax audits processes with both PJT’s auditors and local tax authorities.
• Tax advisory and projects: Provide tax input on business initiatives including expansion into new jurisdictions, entity structuring and intercompany transactions. Support Director of Tax on transfer pricing documentation, Master and Local file reporting requirements. Drive automation and process efficiencies in tax reporting and compliance. Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of tax governance and internal controls.

Requirements

We seek to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and are proven self-starters. The successful candidates should possess the quality of precise attention to detail and the ability to see the “big picture”, have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, and a desire to work in a team environment. Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CPA) or equivalent. Have a minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in International corporate tax and or indirect tax, with financial services experience as a benefit. Resume must be in PDF format.

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants.