Point72

UHNW Tax Specialist, Family Office

Point72$150K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in U.S. taxation focused on high-net-worth individuals
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • CPA licensure or progress towards obtaining designation
  • Experience with tax audits and responding to inquiries from tax authorities
  • Strong analytical skills with complex financial and tax documentation
  • Advanced Excel proficiency and adaptability to proprietary software
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with teams and external advisors

Responsibilities

  • Support tax compliance and planning for high-net-worth individuals
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing tax provisions for financial reporting
  • Coordinate with third-party tax providers for return preparation
  • Leverage proprietary systems for generating tax return templates
  • Prepare responses to tax notices and manage audit inquiries
  • Partner with internal teams on tax reporting and transactional questions
  • Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Fully-paid health care benefits
  • Generous parental and family leave policies
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Support for employee-led affinity groups
  • Mental and physical wellness programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • 401(k) with employer match
Full Job Description
What you'll do

In this role, you will be exposed to investment and family office tax matters-spanning hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, management companies, and exempt organizations-within one of the industry's most sophisticated investment platforms. Specifically, you will:
  • Support tax compliance and planning for Point72's high-net-worth individuals with exposure to related entities, including trusts, foundations, and other family office structures, by preparing and reviewing tax workpapers, estimates, and filings.
  • Assist with the preparation and review of tax provisions and supporting schedules used in monthly financial reporting.
  • Coordinate with third-party tax providers by preparing supporting schedules, return templates, and documentation to facilitate tax return preparation.
  • Leverage Point72's proprietary allocation and reporting systems to generate tax return templates and supporting workpapers.
  • Prepare responses to tax notices and audit inquiries from federal and state taxing authorities.
  • Partner with internal teams to address tax reporting and transactional questions, including accounting entries.
  • Support tax planning and structuring initiatives led by senior leadership, including preparing materials for senior management.
  • Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives within the tax function.

What's required
  • 7+ years of experience in U.S. taxation, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
  • CPA licensure or roadmap to obtain the designation.
  • Experience responding to tax notices and audit inquiries from federal and state taxing authorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience reviewing complex financial and tax documentation.
  • Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and proprietary software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external advisors.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, self-starter mindset.
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
  • Fully-paid health care benefits
  • Generous parental and family leave policies
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
  • Mental and physical wellness programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a hedge fund and family office founded by Steven Cohen in 2014. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and manages over $16 billion in assets. Point72 primarily invests in public equity markets, but also has a private equity arm. The company has a global presence with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Point72 has been involved in several high-profile legal cases, including a $1.8 billion settlement with the SEC in 2013.
Learn more about Point72
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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