Open To Work
Alan Goldberg
Cedarhurst
Work Preference
Summary
Accounting professional with 15 years of experience in tax audit and financial reporting across big four and midsize firms, as well as public and private companies in financial services and alternative investments. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, internal controls, and process improvement. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through staff development and collaborative initiatives. Open to opportunities in internal audit, government accounting, or corporate accounting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager, Alternative Investments
SS&C Technologies, Inc.
New York
03.2020 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed complex federal partnership tax returns for hedge fund clients, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely filing deadlines.
- Mentored professionals on tax software procedures, improving onboarding experience and increasing team capacity.
- Presented hedge fund security analysis to associates in India, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Accountant, (Audit and Tax)
EMA Financial, LLC
New York
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Prepared and reviewed notes receivable balance calculations, including prepayment amounts and default sums per legal document terms, and created templates that streamlined the review process.
- Performed daily reconciliations of cash, equity, and warrants held in bank and broker accounts.
- Tracked daily and monthly sales of equities in company portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
- Maintained spreadsheet detailing conversions of note principal into equity, including number of shares converted and related expenses.
- Monitored cash flow for each note to ensure accurate tracking.
- Assisted in preparing conversion documents for external legal counsel, transfer agents, and brokers, facilitating timely and accurate transactions.
- Assembled information regarding 1099-MISC Forms for vendors.
- Assisted CFO with Form 1065.
- Completed yearly audit confirmations.
Tax Senior Associate
Cohen & Company, Ltd.
New York
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Prepared various Federal income tax returns, extensions and correspondences for Regulated Investment Companies, including Form 1120-RIC and Form 8613.
- Reviewed and prepared Federal income tax returns, extensions, and correspondences for Hedge Fund Partnerships, facilitating timely submissions and adherence to regulations.
- Prepared State and Local income and franchise tax returns, extensions, and correspondences for Regulated Investment Companies, supporting tax compliance and client obligations.
- Prepared and led tax support for audited financial statements, including taxable income/ (loss) schedules, footnotes and disclosures, and SOP 93-2 calculations.
- Assisted in estimating excise distribution calculations for registered investment companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
- Reviewed quarterly asset diversification tests prepared by administrators, including gross income and tax qualification tests.
- Participated in Investment Industry Tax Department hedge fund tax training for associates and interns.
- Coordinated client conference calls to manage logistics for tax engagements, focusing on scheduling and timing.
Tax Senior Associate
KPMG LLP/Rothstein Kass & Company
New York
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Compiled federal income tax returns and extensions for hedge fund partnerships, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Managed state and local income tax returns and estimated payments, ensuring timely compliance for hedge fund partnerships.
- Advised clients on tax implications of financial products, including commodities and derivatives.
- Analyzed wash sales and qualified dividend income to ensure accurate tax adjustments.
- Prepared and reviewed aggregate allocations, streamlining calculations of management fees and performance reallocations.
- Reviewed foreign tax returns and supporting schedules, including forms 8865.
- Allocated preparation of several hundred K-1s using aggregation methods.
Audit Associate
KPMG LLP/Rothstein Kass & Company
New York
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Compiled presentation materials and conducted in-depth research using CCH Tax Research Network, RIA Checkpoint, and Bloomberg BNA Portfolios to support audit processes.
- Assisted in executing year-end audits, interim audits, and regulatory filings to ensure compliance.
- Prepared monthly hedge fund net asset valuation reports involving review and analysis of capital activities, performance allocations, and management fee and incentive fee calculations.
- Performed monthly fund accounting for hedge funds and private equity funds with AUM ranging from $5M - $150M. Product exposure includes equities, bonds, swaps, options and futures.
- Researched various tax positions with the support of CCH Checkpoint.
- Trained interns and other entry-level staff regarding firm policy, procedures, and software systems including FastTax (GoSystem) and ProSystem.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets to validate tax return positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Business Administration
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA05-2009
Skills
- Tax compliance
- Financial reporting
- Audit preparation
- Tax software proficiency
- Tax software systems
- Tax research tools
- Data reconciliation
- Investment analysis
- Budgeting
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Alternative Investments
SS&C Technologies, Inc.
03.2020 - Current
Accountant, (Audit and Tax)
EMA Financial, LLC
03.2018 - 09.2019
Tax Senior Associate
Cohen & Company, Ltd.
12.2015 - 03.2017
Tax Senior Associate
KPMG LLP/Rothstein Kass & Company
01.2012 - 12.2015
Audit Associate
KPMG LLP/Rothstein Kass & Company
01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Business Administration
Muhlenberg College