Address Overview:
Cohen & Company
Certified Public Accountants
We are very excited about our opportunities and are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to client service to join our team!
Day-to-day esponsibilities:
Oversee hedge fund tax compliance engagements for clients with appropriate consideration of risk, operational, and tax technical issues
Research of tax legislation and explaining the impact to asset management clients is required as part of your contribution to tax consulting projects
Operate in a dynamic environment, coach junior staff members, and share your knowledge and experience with the entire team
Coordinate multiple engagement teams' schedules and deadlines
Skills and attributes for success:
Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player
Excellent time and project management skills
Proficiency in partnership allocations and an understanding of private equity carry waterfalls
A practical understanding of international tax concepts such as PFICs, CFCs, and other reporting information (Form 1065, Form 1042, Form 1120F, Form 5471, etc.)
Proficiency in juggling multiple priorities while managing internal and external stakeholders
Willingness and ability to learn new concepts with minimal guidance
Enthusiasm for coaching and developing team member
Qualifications:
Requirements:
CPA or JD required at the manager level
5+ years of progressive experience at a public accounting firm
Excellent leadership and organizational skills
Strong external and internal communication required, due to client facing role and importance
of strong partnership with internal engagement teams
Understanding of Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, etc. required
Initiative to learn, ask questions, operate in a fast-paced environment, challenge the status quo
develop strong relationships internally, and flexibility are required and keys to success
Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing partnership tax returns and Schedules K-1 and K-3
Extensive experience with computing taxable income and partnership allocations for private funds
Knowledge of wash sales, straddles, carried interest and incentive allocations
In-depth knowledge of distribution waterfall
About Cohen & Company
Named one of America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms by Forbes and one of the Best of the Best Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies and their owners; to public and private funds, advisers and fund service providers within the investment industry; to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 750 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 11 offices in Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Through affiliated entities the firm also has an international presence in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Learn more at cohencpa.com.
Locations:
Primary locations:
Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA
Secondary locations:
Hunt Valley, MD; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Milwaukee, WI
Learn more about us:
Cohen & Company: www.cohencpa.com
Careers: www.cohencpa.jobs
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.
