Tax Manager

Garda is looking to hire a Tax Manager to be a part of our Accounting Team based out of our Wayzata office. The position reports to the Director of Tax.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with corporate accounting and third-party service providers on the management company’s global tax compliance function including federal and state K-1s and tax returns, and non-US tax filings
• Prepare various tax forms and filings in-house including but not limited to 1099 and 1042 reporting, US tax residency certifications, transfer pricing documentation, state pass-through entity tax elections, as well as related tax payments
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax estimates
• Work with Garda’s fund accounting team and external tax preparers to ensure accurate and timely completion of fund tax reporting including PFIC Statements, Schedule K-1s and tax returns
• Manage Garda and Fund CRS and W form documentation and review vendor tax forms
• Coordinate with management company and fund accounting to review tax provisions for the financial statements and prepare ASC 740 memos
• Assist with analyzing vendor taxes for the management company’s and funds’ invoices (VAT, sales tax)
• Ensure Garda’s robust control environment is maintained across offices with regard to tax reporting, implementing improvements to ensure best in class oversight and managing tax filing tracker
• Manage the communication with tax authorities with regards to federal and state notices
• Research or coordinate with tax providers on various tax questions and issues that arise and document positions
• Assist with various other ad-hoc tax and non-tax projects including but not limited to tax and financial modeling and assist the accounting function, as available

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• 4-year degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of tax experience; preferably in the asset management industry
• Partnership tax experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with members of multiple business units
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, time sensitive team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills