International Tax - International Tax Leader

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Role Overview:
Blackstone is seeking a Vice President of International Tax Compliance to join its BX India team. Reporting to the SVP – Tax Lead and the Managing Director – Global Tax Planning, this role is critical in supporting the global tax compliance and reporting obligations of Blackstone’s non-U.S. house and investment platform entities across 17 jurisdictions in EMA and APAC. The position encompasses local filings, entity-level compliance, and international tax analysis.
The Vice President will oversee and coordinate all aspects of international tax compliance and reporting for non-U.S. entities, with a focus on accuracy, process efficiency, and risk mitigation. This individual will work closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure adherence to tax laws across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:
• Tax Compliance & Filings:
o Manage the preparation and filing of local tax returns, corporate income tax filings, and related disclosures for non-U.S. entities.
o Coordinate with global service providers and local advisors to compile and review entity-level tax data, ensuring timely submission of foreign filings.
o Track and monitor filing deadlines, foreign income tax liabilities, and tax payment obligations across jurisdictions.

• Tax Provisioning:
o Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for foreign entities, including local GAAP-to-tax reconciliations.

• Fund Entities and SPVs:
o Support local tax compliance requirements of fund entities and special-purpose vehicles (SPVs) used in international deal structuring.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
o Partner with internal fund accounting, legal, and structuring teams to address entity-level compliance obligations in real time.

• Documentation & Audit Support:
o Maintain documentation and workpapers in compliance with audit and internal control standards.
o Assist with responses to foreign tax authority audits and information requests as needed.

• Strategic Initiatives:
o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize tax planning and identify opportunities for tax savings.
o Identify areas for process, systems, and reporting improvements to enhance the effectiveness of tax compliance programs.

• Team Development & Knowledge Sharing:
o Provide training and share best practices across the BX Tax Operations Team.
o Train, manage, and mentor newcomers and junior team members within the BX India tax function.

• Additional Responsibilities:
o Lead and participate in global projects, interacting with cross-functional teams across the organization.
o Perform other tax-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire experienced international tax professional with a proven track record in tax compliance and foreign entity reporting. The ideal candidate will possess:
• Experience & Technical Knowledge:
o Overall 12-15 years of experience
o Minimum of 8 years of experience in international tax compliance; Big 4 or an alternative asset management firm experience is a plus.
o Expertise in international tax compliance and reporting obligations for large multinational groups.
o Familiarity with private equity fund structures and associated tax reporting requirements for foreign entities preferred.
o Experience coordinating with local country tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
o Strong understanding of tax accounting principles and foreign tax provision calculations.

• Skills:
o Excellent organizational and project management skills, with ability to coordinate deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
o Highly effective communicator with exceptional attention to detail and documentation standards.

• Education & Certifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
o CPA, JD, MST, or local equivalent preferred.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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