Tax Analyst

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex mutual fund tax provisions, audit workpapers, and federal, state, and foreign tax returns.
• Analyze portfolio holdings and complex securities (e.g., derivatives, partnerships, REITs, PFICs) and manage related tax treatments and adjustments.
• Perform earnings & profits calculations, book-to-tax analyses, distribution impacts, RIC qualification, and shareholder tax reporting (including 1099s).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, Financial Reporting, Investment Operations, IT, custodians, and Portfolio Managers; support system and process improvements.
• Support governance and risk management through internal controls, tax disclosures, fund merger analysis, mentoring of analysts, and ongoing tax research and strategy recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-4 years prior tax or mutual fund accounting experience necessary.
• Ability to understand financial statements and related reports and spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, use of macros, and Word required.
• Understanding of mutual fund related tax code sections, forms and elections, and tax adjustments of securities.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of standard RIC tax adjustments.
• Ability to communicate well across all mediums and with both internal and external relationships.
• Organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines, prioritize projects, and process several projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work well in a changing environment.