Vice President - Global Fund Services Tax Oversight

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Boston, MA

15h•$107,350 - $171,000

About The Position

The oversight team is the main tax point of contact for Clients, for 3rd party vendors, and for Client Auditors. The tax services include, but are not limited to: tax disclosures for inclusion in audited financial statements, excise tax distribution requirements, tax return filings, federal and state estimated tax payments, shareholder year-end reporting and various periodic deliverables.

Requirements

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong client service and organizational abilities
Work independently and multitask effectively in a fast paced environment
Possess leadership and people management skills
Collaborate across multiple business areas and/or functions to deliver results
Build relationships and develop internal and external partnerships to drive results
Apply strong technical skills including accounting principles and theories
Utilize analytical skills, problem solving, good critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
Expertly use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to present to senior management
Bring 7-10 years of experience in Operations

Nice To Haves

Strongly prefer knowledge of Asset Owner, Partnership, and/or 40 ACTs Accounting, including Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting and Tax Operations
Expertise in IRS sections and regulations related to 501(c)(3) and other exempt entities

Responsibilities

Proactively identify, track, and resolve tax issues
Coordinate with third-party vendors and external reviewers to ensure timely delivery of projects
Oversee third-party vendor’s production of deliverables
Monitor and review process to ensure adherence to fund policies
Research and respond to inquiries from clients, third-party vendors, and client auditors
Evaluate processes for improvements and provide metrics to management
Develop a strong knowledge of internal systems and understand the function of each internal service team
Build a broad knowledge of fund accounting treatment for standard transactions to analyze associated tax impact.
Ensure the accurate and timely submission of annual information returns, such as Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF, to the IRS and relevant state authorities
Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and reporting requirements specific to exempt organizations including estimated tax payments
Assist with internal and external audits by gathering documentation and working with clients and client auditors to resolve notices and inquiries