Pantera Capital is the first institutional investment firm focused exclusively on bitcoin, other digital currencies, and companies in the blockchain tech ecosystem. Pantera launched the first cryptocurrency fund in the United States when bitcoin was at $65 /BTC in 2013. The firm subsequently launched the first exclusively-blockchain venture fund. In 2017, Pantera was the first firm to offer an early-stage token fund. Pantera manages $5.6bn across three strategies – passive, hedge, and venture – exclusively focused on bitcoin, other digital currencies, and companies in the blockchain tech ecosystem.
Our San Juan office is seeking a Tax Associate to assist with all tax reporting and compliance matters for all of Pantera’s entities, including K-1 reporting, federal, state, and local tax returns. This person will collaborate with other members of the Finance team, as well as external advisors, and report directly to the Tax Manager. This position requires presence in our San Juan office at least three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Review tax workpapers prepared by external advisors
- Review K-1s and federal, state, and local tax returns prepared by external advisors
- Prepare in-house 1099 reporting workpapers for Forms 1099
- Prepare Tax Forms W-8/W-9 for newly formed entities and maintain all Tax Forms W-8/W-9 for existing entities
- Prepare in-house FATCA/CRS workbooks based on external advisor’s FATCA/CRS presentation/data input of their workbooks
- Other ad hoc projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
- 3-5 years of partnership tax experience in public accounting (preferably a Big 4/mid-sized firm) and/or private industry setting
- Experience working in the hedge fund and private equity space specific to how tax allocations are computed
- Strong technical skills, particularly Excel
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively while managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills
- A plus if you have:
- Experience in the financial services industry
- Knowledgeable and passionate about blockchain/cryptocurrency technologies
- CPA or EA License
- Experience with automation and accounting software
Compensation:
$50,000-$80,000 USD
*Compensation range is provided as an estimate and will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.