Accounting or business degree and/or job experience (preferred but not required)
Administration experience (preferred but not required)
Private equity knowledge (desirable but not essential)
Capable of communicating clearly and effectively both internally and externally, orally and in writing
Understanding of financial reports, NAV reports, and partner cash flows (advantage)
Experience with Excel formulas (e.g., VLookups, Sumifs) and other Microsoft applications; software for data sets and extraction (e.g., running reports)
Exceptional attention to detail and curiosity to investigate out-of-pattern items
Committed to high quality and service orientation
Great organizational skills with ability to multitask and work accurately under pressure
Ability to operate in a continuously evolving and competitive business environment
Team player, high energy level, self-starter, quick grasp
Responsibilities
Gain understanding of Private Equity industry and Fund structures to formulate questions to Fund Managers regarding transactions and financial/tax documents
Support tax compliance processes on an annual cycle, primarily in US and Canada, and other jurisdictions as required
Get familiar with various tax forms including tax notices, their usage, meaning, and impact on client’s tax reporting and investor deliverables
Interact with external tax preparers and internal Treasury and Fund Accounting teams to fulfill and deliver information requests timely
Assist with collection and distribution of supporting documentation (K-1s, PFIC statements, etc.) to facilitate tax preparers’ work
Prepare investor data templates to facilitate accurate investor filings and delivery into document portal
Support tax payments process by drafting payments and working with Treasury through execution
Support FATCA and CRS compliance tasks, annual reporting, onboarding, and record maintenance (familiarity with Forms W-9 and W-8 preferred)
Develop client relationships, understand client deadlines and expectations
Independently conduct analyses of financial statements and capital account movements, extracting quantitative and qualitative information
Develop knowledge of Colmore’s processes and procedures, contribute to workflows and new solutions
Any other duties commensurate with the nature and position