Country Tax Head , VP/SVP
Core
Lead all aspects of Blackstone's tax function in Japan, including tax planning, strategy, compliance, and structuring for private equity and real estate investments.
Role type
Senior IC Country Tax Head (VP/SVP level)
Builds
Tax strategies and compliance frameworks for Blackstone's Japanese portfolio companies and investment platforms.
Domain
Private Equity and Real Estate
Required skills
Complex tax planning, tax risk and litigation management, Japanese corporate taxation (TMK, GK/TK), international tax principles, OECD positions, tax structuring and diligence, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Big 4 tax practice background, securities licensing knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead tax planning, structuring and diligence for Japanese private equity and real estate transactions; Provide local tax planning and strategy support to the Blackstone International Tax Group; Maintain investment platforms and holding structures for Japanese investments; Partner with Finance and external advisors to meet Japan tax compliance and reporting requirements; Maintain a robust control environment for all tax processes; Act as principal tax contact with local tax authorities regarding audits, disputes, and litigation; Advise senior leaders on tax issues related to strategic business decisions; Lead impact assessment and response to Japanese tax legislative reforms; Lead tax input related to Blackstone carry/co-investment structures from a Japanese perspective.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
