Financial Services Senior Associate


Company:: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Location:: Houston, TX
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Asset Management


Posted:: 5/19/2013

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Job Description

The Financial Services Industry Group consists of over 34,000 industry-dedicated professionals worldwide, including over 4,500 in the U.S., who serve multinational banks, insurance companies, investment managers, broker-dealers, and hedge funds. PwC serves more of the largest and most complex financial services companies than any other firm. Moreover, our extensive, integrated global network of industry-dedicated resources enables us to apply this knowledge on our clients' behalf whenever and wherever they need it. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Investment Management Industry Group provides tax consulting and compliance services to many of the world's largest mutual funds, common trust funds, limited partnerships, hedge funds, pension funds, annuities, trusts and industry service providers.
Position/Program Requirements
Knowledge Preferred:

Working knowledge and experience with compliance and consulting for investment partnerships including hedge funds, mutual funds and private equity funds.

Working knowledge of alternative investment strategies and vehicles.

Skills Preferred:

Proficient technical skills with the preparation of partnership tax forms and Forms K1 and 1040.

Demonstrated experience identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.

Demonstrated experience as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary:
3

Minimum Degree(s) and Certification(s) Required:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting [provided all of the minimum requirements are met for CPA licensure per respective state regulations] required.

Certified Public Accountant [or commitment to pass CPA exam before being promoted to Manager and thereafter obtain CPA licensure], Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar required.

Company Description

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) network of firms is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

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