Asset Management, Private Equity, Private Credit, Fund AdministrationIndustries
Requirements
CPA qualification preferred but not required
Private equity knowledge preferred
An understanding of fund/group structures (international structures a plus)
Extensive working knowledge in a similar environment, ideally financial services
Understanding of financial reports, NAV reports, and partner cash flows would be an advantage
Experience with FIA (Front Invest Analytics) ideal, but not required
Excellent working knowledge of accounting databases/running reports
Competent user of MS Excel and other MS products
English language skills (fluent – oral and written)
Team player and self-starter
Forward thinking, creative, efficient, with a level of business acumen
Excellent organizational, analytical, business communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible team player but equally able to work independently and with minimal supervision
Responsibilities
Support clients’ tax compliance process on an annual cycle, primarily in the US and Canada, but supporting other jurisdictions as required
Handle relationships with external tax preparers including driving timetables for deliverables and fulfilling information requests
Support clients’ reporting requirements, including annual Returns (e.g. US 1065s, 1120s, 1120-Fs, 1042s, 8804s, 1099s, Canadian T1135s etc.) as well as investor deliverables (e.g. K-1s, T5013s)
Oversee and assist with collection and distribution of supporting documentation (K-1s, PFIC statements, etc.) to facilitate tax preparers’ work. Handle queries and work with other teams including Fund Accounting and Treasury
Prepare/review tax reports such as withholding taxes, stock distributions, and tax estimates and any other client reporting requests
Prepare/review investor data templates to facilitate preparation of accurate investor filings and smooth delivery into the document portal
Coordinate timely payment of Federal and State taxes, handle IRS Notices and Demands as required (with support of tax preparers)
Support FATCA and CRS compliance tasks, annual reporting and ongoing onboarding and record maintenance (familiarity with Forms W-9 and W-8 versions preferred)
ASC 740 analysis (plus but not required)
Develop excellent client relationships and manage client expectations
Develop knowledge of existing processes and procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness as well as contributing to development of workflows and new solutions
Training, development and potential management of junior team members
Any other duties commensurate with the nature and position of the post