Cantor Fitzgerald · 15 hours ago
Tax Paralegal
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yrCantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm recognized for its strengths in various financial sectors. They are seeking a Tax Paralegal to support the tax function with a focus on tax controversy matters, tax authorizations, and lifecycle management of tax notices and inquiries.
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Hiring Manager
Pia Rosen
Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of federal, state, and local tax notices, including intake, tracking, escalation, resolution, and documentation
Coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries, audits, and examinations under the direction of tax professionals or counsel
Maintain organized records of correspondence, filings, deadlines, and outcomes related to tax controversy matters
Monitor deadlines to ensure timely responses and avoid penalties or interest
Prepare, submit, and track tax authorizations (e.g., powers of attorney, tax information authorizations) with federal, state, and local taxing authorities
Ensure authorizations are accurate, current, and properly maintained
Coordinate updates, renewals, and revocations of authorizations as needed
Assist in gathering financial, accounting, and business records from internal client departments; coordinate with third‑party providers to retrieve supporting files (bank statements, payroll reports, sales records, etc.)
Coordinate tax payments related to assessments, notices, settlements, or audit outcomes
Liaise with internal finance, treasury, and accounting teams to confirm amounts, payment methods, and timing
Track payments and confirmations to ensure accurate application by taxing authorities Draft clear and accurate written responses to tax notices and information requests, subject to review by tax professionals or counsel
Prepare supporting documentation and schedules required for both controversy submissions and M&A matters
Maintain standardized templates and processes to promote consistency and accuracy
Maintain tracking systems and logs to manage tax matters from initiation through resolution
Assist in developing and improving procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Support reporting on the status of tax matters for internal stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Prior experience supporting tax controversy, tax compliance, or tax legal matters preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent written communication skills with attention to accuracy and detail
Ability to work collaboratively with tax, legal, finance, and treasury teams
High degree of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
Bachelor's Degree required
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k) retirement
Discretionary bonuses
Other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.)
Company
Cantor Fitzgerald
Cantor Fitzgerald is a global financial services firm that specializes in equities, investment banking, and real estate.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Howard Lutnick
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Danny Salinas
Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-25
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