Tax Manager (Fund Administration) - Associate at BlackRock

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
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

Skills

Tax Compliance
Partnership Tax
K-1 Preparation
FATCA
CRS
Withholding Tax
US 1065
US 1120
Canadian T5013
PFIC Statements
IRS Notices

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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