Associate, Corporate Tax

Who We Are:

At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global across North America, Europe and Asia.

Additional information about the Company's businesses and products is available on www.galaxy.com.

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

• Seek Excellence.
• Be Selective To Be Effective.
• Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
• Disagree Transparently.
• Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
• Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are:

The Associate, Corporate Tax, will be responsible for assisting with all corporate tax matters, including preparation and review of the quarterly and annual income tax provisions as well as the corporate tax returns, estimated payments, related filings, and workpapers. This person will also collaborate with other members of the Galaxy Tax and Finance teams, as well as external advisors, and report to the Director, Corporate Tax.

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with third-party services providers on all corporate tax return matters, including:
  • Preparation/Review of internal tax workpapers and filings
  • Preparation/Review of externally prepared federal, state, and foreign corporate tax returns/workpapers
  • Preparation/Review of estimated tax payment/extension calculations
  • Maintaining corporate tax filing calendar
• Assist with all aspects of the worldwide quarterly/annual income tax provisions, including:
  • Computation of Book-to-Tax differences
  • Establishing/Assessing realizability of deferred tax assets/liabilities
  • Assessing/Maintaining reserves for uncertain tax provisions
  • Tax Footnote Disclosures
  • Foreign Tax Provisions
• Perform and document SOX controls for tax accounting and reporting
• Assist with tax audits and assessments
• Assist with tax research to assess corporate tax impacts of legislative developments, acquisitions/divestitures, capital structure changes, etc.
• Perform ad hoc projects/analysis in connection with corporate directives/initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in a Big 4 and/or private industry setting
• Advanced knowledge of tax accounting principles in a public company setting
• Working knowledge of partnership tax principles
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• CPA license required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently, but within a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

Bonus Points: 

• Experience working with “Up-C” structures
• Experience with IFRS Accounting Standards, specifically IAS 12
• Experience with digital assets and blockchain investments
• Experience with automating tax processes

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.