Engineering Structures Jobs in Wilton, CT

The Tax team conducts tax research and planning projects, and oversees Point72’s tax compliance for 30+ hedge funds, 75+ private equity and management companies, high net worth individuals, and tax-exempt organizations. The team manages all tax-related projects with external counsel, public accounting firms, and internally within Point72. The Tax team coordinates with Big Four accounting firms to prepare and review partnership, corporate, individual, international, and state returns. The team also invests significantly in technology to help automate its compliance process, and has partnered with the firm’s Tax Technology team to build out its own proprietary tax software system(s).

• Advise on tax aspects of private credit transactions, including origination, structuring, workouts, and dispositions.
• Provide guidance on partnership taxation, including Subchapter K, and the tax implications of multi-tranche, cross-border financing structures, with attention to ECI and FIRPTA considerations.
• Research and interpret tax laws and regulations affecting private credit, hedge funds, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Support tax planning and oversee review and execution of returns and related filings.
• Collaborate with the investment team to model tax scenarios and integrate structuring solutions into deal documentation.
• Monitor tax law changes and advise stakeholders on potential impacts and required actions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and international tax obligations.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and mentor, contributing to team development and tax knowledge sharing.

• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to a U.S. state bar.
• 7+ years of legal experience in private credit, investment funds, or financial institutions (e.g., law firm, in-house legal team, public accounting firm, or bank).
• Expertise in U.S. federal, state, and international tax law as it applies to investment funds and private credit.
• Deep knowledge of partnership taxation.
• Experience with fund structures, including credit, hedge, and private equity funds.
• Strong understanding of tax issues related to trading across product types (e.g., securities, derivatives).
• Familiarity with state and local tax regimes.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate across departments and seniority levels.
• Excellent research, drafting, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

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
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit Point72’s website.

Who We Are:

Gerald Group is a leading private global metals trading company founded in 1962. Its business consists of the physical sale, development, trade and structured financing of commodities and commodity linked assets. Gerald is a diversified metals trader, across precious and non-precious metals and operates on a global basis with mining and metals assets and facilities in various jurisdictions. The Group provides trading and investment solutions to both producer and consumer clients worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Head of Reporting and Technical Accounting will lead the reporting function within the organization, overseeing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial and operational data. This role is crucial in providing strategic insights and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of reports that drive decision-making processes at all levels of the organization. This role ensures that the organization adheres to local and international financial reporting standards and regulations while providing strategic guidance on statutory reporting matters.

Responsibilities:

Statutory Reporting and Technical Accounting:

1. Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS including footnote disclosures, operating metrics, MD&A, accounting memos etc. Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of all disclosed financial information.
2. Ensure that all statutory reports comply with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and legal obligations.
3. Responsible for the development and dissemination of accounting policies, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent corporate compliance.

Bank Reporting, Budgeting, and Forecasting:

1. Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely consolidated package and operational reports. Identify areas for improvement in reporting processes and implement changes as needed.
2. Lead the preparation of the annual budget process. Develop and implement reporting frameworks and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
3. Partner with senior management to understand reporting needs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Audit Coordination and Regulatory Compliance:

1. Stay updated on changes in financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements. Ensure the organization’s financial practices are compliant with local and international regulations.
2. Act as the senior point of contact for external auditors during statutory audits. Prepare and review necessary documentation and responses for audit inquiries.
3. Implement recommendations from audit findings to enhance reporting processes.

Leadership and Management:

1. Lead and manage the reporting team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
2. Establish and maintain effective reporting processes and standards.
3. Collaborate with other departments to align reporting activities with organizational goals.

Other duties as required.

Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
2. CPA and/or Chartered Accountant required. MBA is preferred.
3. Minimum 10+ years of general accounting/auditing experience, with at least 5 years of managing a global team and multiple entities.
4. Experience in the commodity trading industry is preferred.
5. Expert knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
6. Excellent working knowledge of technical accounting rules, regulatory rules, and related business processes with in-depth knowledge of existing and new IFRS accounting standards.
7. High degree of integrity and strong ethical standards.
8. An effective team leader who positively contributes to an inclusive and collaborative environment.
9. Strong financial planning and analysis capabilities including forecasting and cash flow.
10. Strong listening, written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to all levels of management.
11. Self-starter with a high level of initiative, strong work ethic and the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and report information. Solid planning and project management skills; extremely reliable with meeting deadlines.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong proficiency in Excel.
13. Ability to work in office Monday through Friday.
14. Ability to travel as needed.

Employee Programs & Benefits:

1. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
2. Commuter benefits
3. Flexible Spending Accounts
4. Health Saving Account
5. 401(k) plan with company match
6. Short- and long-term disability
7. Tuition reimbursement
8. Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our teams consist of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.