Senior Manager, Fund Financial & Tax Reporting
Required skills
- mutual fund tax operations
- Subchapter M
- RIC book-tax differences
- accounting principles
- tax principles
- Regulated Investment Companies
- fiscal tax provisions
- excise tax provisions
- annual financial statement disclosures
- quarterly compliance tests
Nice to have
- CPA
- MST
- tax research techniques
- system enhancements
- operational efficiencies
Role summary
Fidelity is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee detailed reviews of workpapers for Regulated Investment Companies, focusing on fiscal and excise tax provisions, financial statement disclosures, compliance tests, distribution calculations, and tax returns. The role involves sharing expertise on securities taxation and complex derivatives with staff, and collaborating with IT to enhance systems and operational efficiencies. This position requires 7+ years of experience in mutual fund tax operations or a related tax specialty, strong knowledge of Subchapter M and RIC book-tax differences, and broad understanding of accounting and tax principles. Familiarity with tax research techniques is preferred. The role is part of the Fund Administration Group within Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations.
Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Job Description:
The Role
The Senior Tax Manager is primarily responsible for performing detailed reviews of the workpapers for Regulated Investment Companies, including fiscal and excise tax provisions, annual financial statement disclosures, quarterly compliance tests, fund distribution calculations, 1120-RIC and Form 8613 tax returns, and shareholder year-end tax deliverables. In addition, as a Senior Tax Manager, you will share your knowledge with staff-level associates on securities taxation and complex derivatives including futures, swaps, and options. Additional responsibilities include working with our IT Development Squads to solution system enhancements and create operational efficiencies.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another business-related field
- CPA or MST desired
- 7+ years of experience in mutual fund tax operations, or related tax-specialty
- Strong knowledge of Subchapter M, and common RIC book-tax differences
- Broad knowledge of accounting and tax principles
- Familiarity with tax research techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to embrace and adapt to an ever-changing regulatory and technological environment
The Team
The Tax Team is part of the Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO) business unit, which provides accounting and investment management support services to Fidelity businesses and mutual fund shareholders. The Tax team, along with the Shareholder Reporting Team, makes up the Fund Administration Group within FFIO. The primary responsibilities of the team include providing tax compliance services for US 40-Act mutual funds, Canadian mutual fund trusts, and alternative investment products. The Tax Team works closely with several different operations teams and internal business partners including Shareholder Reporting, Compliance, Legal, and Fund Treasury
Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
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Investment OperationsPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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