Associate Director, Pubco - Tax Finance

Position Overview

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.

Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.

Position Overview: The Tax Associate Director will primarily assist with the preparation of the income tax provision for Apollo public company entities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the Non GAAP and U.S GAAP quarterly and annual income tax provisions and disclosures according to ASC 740

• Assist in reconciling taxable income per tax returns to the tax provision

• Prepare quarterly and annual executive summaries of the tax provision 

• Assist in preparing annual deferred tax support reconciling book and tax basis

• Assist with tax research and planning for strategic transactions, structuring decisions, and legislative changes.

• Contribute to the development of reporting and compliance processes as well as to the internal controls and compliance with SOX requirements

• Assist with modeling and theoretical scenario analysis

• Respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders including Investor Relations, Operations, and Finance

Qualifications & Experience

• 5-8 years of experience (Big 4 or industry experience preferred)

• CPA or graduate degree (e.g., MST) preferred

• Experience preparing or reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740 with OneSource Tax Provision, knowledge of asset management firms or Microsoft Power Applications is a plus

• Individual must have strong drive and initiative

• Individual must be collaborative to effectively liaise with partners and colleagues as well as be able to work independently

• Able to quickly convert technical research and interpretation into practical solution

• An energetic, forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards

• Superior verbal and written skills

• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve internal disputes and observe confidentiality

• Must be organized, proactive and perform in a fast-paced environment as the role requires individual to be nimble and flexible to balance multiple tasks simultaneously

• The ability to take on a task and “run with it” to conclusion is a critical characteristic of this role

OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES

Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:

The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.

The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.

A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.

We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:

Outperform expectations

Challenge Convention

Champion Opportunity

Lead responsibly

Drive collaboration

As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.

OUR BENEFITS

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.

Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.

Pay Range

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.

The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

Salary : $140,000 - $205,000