Christopher Zaprianov
Ridgewood,NJ
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Associate
Ernst & Young
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Managed large clients including division of International real estate investment with worldwide assets and several largely publicly traded investment REIT.
- Managed engagement acceptance processes, including preparation of statement of work and budgeting for $15B and $650M AUM funds
- Maintained amortization and depreciation schedules with over $1B in depreciable assets in multiple jurisdictions
- Liaised and collaborated with domestic and foreign stakeholders globally, to ensure high quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Monitor current and proposed, US and foreign, tax law changes to determine worldwide impact.
- Conducted REIT testing compliance for various engagements
- Performed Tax analyses
- Developed in-depth knowledge of client business and industry through direct interaction while working on various aspects of engagement.
- Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns and tax research.
- Trained seasonal interns and and junior staff on tax projects and client deliverables.
- Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.
Staff Tax Accountant
Ernst & Young
New York, NY
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Prepared and reviewed federal and international income tax filings (1120,1120-REIT, 1065,1042,1042S)
- Prepared and reviewed for foreign and domestic entities
- Prepared and reviewed proforma and final K-1s for domestic and foreign investors
- Created entity listing tracker to track all entities in fund regarding items such as names, EINs, W8/W9 forms, etc
- Assist with international tax planning projects. Research tax issues for tax planning and compliance reporting and draft memoranda to support and document conclusions.
- Drafted tax documentation subject to detailed review and approval by department management.
Tax Intern
Brookfield Asset Management
New York, NY
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in preparing and reviewing quarterly and yearly tax provisions
- Prepared SS-4s and 8832s
- Reviewed draft and final work papers and tax returns
- Corresponded with IRS and states regarding notices received
Risk Management /Corporate Finance /Audit Intern
Brookfield Asset Management
New York, NY
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Researched and provided detailed analysis of certain risk areas used to create frameworks and risk assessments.
- Conducted research to identify emerging risk and feedback loops as new items to add to ERM program
- Assisted Risk Management team with board reporting
- Managed and recorded journal entries for corporate transactions
- Examined accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy
- Assisted with software implementation of HFM
- Prepared year-end financial statements tie-outs for leasing activity and expiry
- Completed SOX and COSO testing for various assets
- Tested design and effectiveness of internal controls
- Assisted with software implementation of W desk
Education
Master of Science - Taxation
Fordham University
New York, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Accounting
Fordham University -Gabelli School of Business
New York05.2018
Skills
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, taxation polices and income tax procedures
- Real Estate Industry Understanding
- Regulatory Requirements
- Fast learner and proactive planner with driven ability to prioritize assignments, adapting to new situations and challenges, manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal , presentation and communications skills
- Work effectively under pressure
- Microsoft Office, Go System, W DESK, Hyperion Financial Management, Power Query
Languages
Bulgarian
French
Interests
Investing, Traveling, Running, Soccer and Coaching
Timeline
Senior Tax Associate
Ernst & Young
10.2021 - Current
Staff Tax Accountant
Ernst & Young
07.2019 - 10.2021
Tax Intern
Brookfield Asset Management
06.2017 - 05.2019
Risk Management /Corporate Finance /Audit Intern
Brookfield Asset Management
01.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Taxation
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - Public Accounting
Fordham University -Gabelli School of Business
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