Senior Tax Associate

As a Senior Tax Associate at DRW, your primary responsibilities include preparing periodic tax compliance for various domestic and foreign subsidiaries, maintaining core tax preparation materials, and providing technical tax support across our global trading operations. You'll also engage in multi-state and multinational tax compliance, oversee global indirect tax compliance, and promptly resolve income tax notices from the IRS and state agencies.

To be considered for the Senior Tax Associate role at DRW, you should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in public accounting or financial services, with a strong focus on US tax compliance for pass-through entities. While a CPA certification is preferred, candidates with substantial industry knowledge and experience will also be valued.

The ideal Senior Tax Associate at DRW should possess strong technical and quantitative skills, exceptional communication abilities, and solid project management expertise. Comfort with complex operational data and familiarity with tools such as Alteryx or other analytics software will set you apart, as will experience with the taxation of financial products or real estate.

DRW fosters a collaborative and fast-paced work environment, where autonomy and the ability to pivot quickly are key to success. The expectation is for employees to work in-office for four days a week, promoting teamwork and hands-on learning. Respect, curiosity, and open-mindedness are the core values that drive our culture.

As a Senior Tax Associate at DRW, you'll have opportunities to expand your knowledge in diverse tax areas, engaging with various business segments and global strategies. With hands-on experience and mentorship from senior leaders, you can develop your expertise in tax compliance and planning as well as advance your career within our innovative trading firm.

When responding, highlight specific examples from your previous roles where you managed or contributed to the compliance processes for pass-through entities, including any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Discuss the resources you utilize, such as professional organizations, tax seminars, or academic courses. Emphasize your proactive approach to learning and adapting in an evolving tax landscape.

Share a specific scenario where you successfully collaborated on a tax project, detailing your communication style, conflict resolution strategies, and how your team achieved its objectives.

Mention your experience with specific tax compliance software or analytical tools, such as Alteryx, and illustrate how you have used these tools to streamline processes or enhance accuracy in tax calculations.

Explain your methodology for managing time effectively, including any project management tools you use or systems you implement to keep tasks organized and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Provide details about your previous involvement with indirect taxes, including any compliance efforts or planning you have conducted, and the outcomes of those efforts in relation to the organization’s overall tax strategy.

Discuss relevant challenges such as rapid regulatory changes or increased scrutiny from tax authorities, and articulate how you adapt to these challenges while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.

Share a detailed account of a challenging tax issue you faced, the steps you took to analyze and resolve it, and the eventual outcome, emphasizing your critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Highlight your belief in the importance of clear, concise communication with stakeholders, sharing how effective communication has enabled you to clarify tax issues, build rapport with colleagues, and ensure clients are informed.

Connect your relevant experience, skills, and knowledge to DRW's values and culture. Highlight your eagerness to learn and grow within their diverse strategies, and emphasize your commitment to high standards of integrity and innovation.