eFinancialCareers

• Company

  BlackRock Inc.

• Location

  USA-WA-Seattle

• Compensation

  not disclosed

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  03 Jul 2008

• eFC Ref no

  349609

We are looking for a Vice President of Tax, who will be a member of the Investment Operations – Tax and Compliance team in Seattle.

Description

The Vice President of Tax is primarily responsible for the tax reporting of certain closed-end and open-end Funds.

These responsibilities will include (but are not restricted to) the following:

· Review the Funds’ tax returns and investor tax information packages, prepared by the Fund’s tax advisors.

· Tax research and consultation, as required.

· Review tax remittances required for certain Funds.

· Review tax estimates for Fund investors.

· Assist in the development, testing and implementation of automation objectives.

· Draft letters to investors, underlying investment managers and others regarding various tax related matters.

· Respond to inquiries by Fund investors and their advisors regarding tax reporting matters.

· Special projects, including some that extend beyond tax reporting function.

· Other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

· 4 to 8 years of relevant work experience is required, including preparation and/or review of individual, partnership and corporate income tax returns.

· Experience in international and corporate tax planning is desirable, but not required.

· Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance or commensurate experience is required.

· Public accounting experience is desirable, but not required.

· Solid analytical and communication skills.

· Solid accounting skills.

· Excellent time management skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Proven ability to work in a team environment.

· Fluent in Microsoft Office products including Excel.

· Interest in the Financial Markets and Financial instruments.

· This position will be based in Seattle.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.

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