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Blackstone Tax
The Blackstone Tax team comprises of over 100 tax professionals globally. We provide tax support for all aspects of Blackstone’s global business, organized around the key areas of Tax Planning, House Tax Compliance & Reporting, Fund Tax Compliance & Reporting and Tax Transformation.
Blackstone is seeking a senior tax professional to lead all aspects of the firm’s tax function in Japan, including tax planning, strategy and compliance for Blackstone and Blackstone Fund Investments in Japan (Private Equity and Real Estate). The successful candidate will be a dynamic and innovative leader with significant tax experience in the Private Equity and Real Estate sectors with a proven track record of leading complex tax planning, managing tax risk and litigation strategies and implementing complex structures. Success in this role will require the ability to drive and influence change across multiple functions and geographies to achieve operational goals, strategic initiatives and business growth strategies for Blackstone and Tax in the region.
This individual will report to Blackstone’s APAC Head of Tax, who is based in Sydney.
Job Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include:
Lead tax planning, structuring and diligence for Japanese private equity and real estate transactions, including working with local Blackstone Finance and deal teams, tax advisors and legal counsel.
Provide local tax planning and strategy support to the Blackstone International Tax Group, including development and implementation of global and regional initiatives to support Blackstone’s tax strategy in Japan.
Responsible for ongoing structuring and maintenance of investment platforms and holding structures for Japanese investments.
Work with Blackstone’s Japanese portfolio companies to identify, assess and implement tax optimization, risk management and process improvement initiatives.
Partnering with Blackstone Finance and external advisors to meet all Japan tax compliance and reporting requirements.
Maintain a robust control environment for all tax processes and compliance with all relevant local tax obligations.
Principal tax contact with local tax authorities, tax advisors and legal counsel in respect of tax audits, disputes, and litigation.
Advise senior leaders and other parties regarding tax issues related to strategic business decisions.
Lead Blackstone impact assessment and response to Japanese tax legislative reforms.
Lead tax input related to Blackstone carry/co-investment structures from a Japanese perspective.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
A successful candidate should have extensive experience advising on real estate and private equity backed transactions and advising on complex tax structures.
Strong written and verbal Japanese and English communication skills with the ability to interact effectively both within tax and with various executives and corporate stakeholders.
Excellent business acumen including broad knowledge and perspective on the business as well as the ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.
Exceptional command of Japanese corporate taxation (including TMK, GK/TK structures), international tax principles and OECD positions. Extensive technical knowledge regarding tax planning, accounting, and financial reporting issues.
Demonstrated ability to identify potential tax issues and exposures, establish an effective mitigation plan and…