Tax Specialist

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today. 
 
 
 

About the Opportunity:

Tax Specialist | $146,058 - $160,000/yr.

• Coordinate and support tax accounting, compliance and reporting activities for David Zwirner commercial fine art gallery (“DZ”) and owners. 
• Ensure efficient and accurate migration of accounting data from accounting software to ERP and tax software systems (OneSource, Avalara, Sage Intacct). 
• Analyze and interpret accounting records in support of preparation/review of tax returns for DZ’s US headquarters, subsidiaries and owners. 
• Research technical tax issues and prepare internal reports documenting basis for tax accounting positions. 
• Ensure accurate accounting and tax calculations in accordance with GAAP, ASC 740, IFRS and local regulations. 
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax reporting and filing obligations in U.S. jurisdictions per Wayfair decision. 
• Advise on tax accounting implications of cross-border transactions involving DZ entities in multiple countries with focus on optimizing transfer pricing and managing foreign currency exchange impacts. 
• Monitor U.S. legislative and regulatory changes and assess potential impact on gallery’s tax position. 
• Ensure tax strategies remain compliant and optimized. 
• Responsible for individual tax planning for high net worth stakeholders. 
• Liaise and collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors. 
• Required: Masters in Accountancy; 3 years experience for global multi-entity commercial art gallery. 
• Travel 1-2 weeks per year to other gallery locations (domestic and international). 
• May participate in hybrid/flexible employment according to company policy (currently 4 days per week in the office; subject to change).

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)

• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Consignments 
• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars. 
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner commitment to Galleries Commit. 
• Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to recruiting@davidzwirner.com. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

David Zwirner Gallery LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.