Tax and Financial Reporting Analyst - Summary: (Contract to possible Permanent Position)
A global asset management firm that partners with and invests in leading independent investment managers worldwide. This firm provides strategic, operational, and capital support while preserving each affiliate's autonomy and entrepreneurial culture.
The Tax and Financial Reporting Analyst Contractor will support tax compliance and financial reporting for regulated investment companies (RICs), including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment funds such as private equity, private credit, and business development companies (BDCs). Reporting directly to the Tax Director, this hands-on role will focus on analyzing tax and financial data, reviewing tax calculations and reporting deliverables, performing reconciliations, and coordinating with internal teams and external service providers to support accurate and timely reporting and compliance.
Tax and Financial Reporting Analyst - Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed tax compliance and reporting activities for regulated investment companies, including mutual funds, ETFs, private equity, private credit, BDCs, and other alternative investment products
- Review and analyze tax returns, tax workpapers, tax calculations, and supporting schedules prepared by external service providers; investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolution
- Assist with the review and analysis of financial statements, regulatory filings, and related disclosures, including tax-related balances and supporting documentation
- Prepare and reconcile tax and financial data, including investment income, expenses, realized gains and losses, tax basis information, book-to-tax differences, and partnership tax reporting, including Schedule K-1s
- Analyze RIC qualification, taxable income, distribution calculations and tax characterizations, and applicable excise tax requirements
- Coordinate with fund administrators, external tax advisors, auditors, and internal teams to obtain and validate information, resolve reporting issues, and meet filing and reporting deadlines
- Prepare and maintain recurring tax and financial reporting analyses, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation; identify exceptions and communicate findings to the Tax Director
- Support special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of tax compliance and financial reporting processes
Tax and Financial Reporting Analyst - Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 2+ years of experience in fund accounting, tax, financial reporting, public accounting, or investment management operations
- Experience supporting tax compliance or financial reporting for regulated investment companies or other investment funds
- Familiarity with RIC tax requirements, including qualification, distribution, and excise tax requirements
- Experience with alternative investment products, partnership tax reporting, or Schedule K-1s
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled tools is a plus
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- tax compliance: 1 year (Preferred)
- financial reporting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06901
