Americas
Corporate
New York
Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.
Lazard’s Corporate functions empower strategic decision-making and ensure continued success of our firm. From Finance & Tax to Information Technology and Human Resources, our colleagues around the globe support our financial advisory and asset management business lines in many ways. By utilizing the latest technology, these integral groups make sure our businesses are compliant, operationally efficient, and profitable.
We are seeking a highly skilled Vice President – State and Local Tax professional with extensive experience managing state and local tax compliance, audits, and legislative analysis across diverse jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling complex tax provisions such as state apportionments, tax rates, NOLs, and audit defense, along with the ability to identify efficiencies and mitigate risks.
We’ll trust you to:
- Handle quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including state apportionment, tax rates, state NOLs, and related topics.
- Manage the income tax compliance calendar and ensure timely and accurate filing of state and local income tax returns for corporations and partnerships.
- Act as a state tax expert, responding to inquiries from state jurisdictions and defending tax strategies and positions claimed.
- Identify opportunities and risks, providing actionable recommendations to manage tax liabilities effectively.
- Conduct research and analysis to develop strategies for tax filing positions, staying current on state legislative changes to anticipate future tax impacts.
You'll need to have:
- 5-8+ years’ experience working with State and Local Tax, with exposure to multiple tax jurisdictions.
- Proven proficiency with OneSource software for state and local tax compliance and reporting.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex tax concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Law is mandatory, with certifications such as CPA, MST, or MBA strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated capacity to collaborate across teams, combined with an energetic and growth-driven mindset, thriving in a fast-paced team environment.
What we offer:
We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career.
We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $140,000k -$170,000k USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.
Inclusion at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.
Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multicultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for 175 years.
The ongoing cultivation of an inclusive culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential, as well as our collective success.
