Vanessa Rohan
Manlius,NY
Summary
Dynamic tax professional with extensive experience at The Bank of New York Mellon, excelling in tax reporting and team leadership. Proven track record in process improvement and client relationship management, successfully enhancing compliance and reducing risk. Adept at mentoring staff and driving performance evaluations to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President and Mutual Fund Tax Manager
The Bank of New York Mellon
New York, NY
04.2018 - Current
- Oversee a team of tax accountants across diverse client engagements
- Orient new employees regarding all dimensions of RIC tax, covering adjustment schedules and tax provisions
- Facilitate annual employee performance evaluations.
- Analyze and compute capital gains and income distributions for shareholder allocation
- Review tax returns, tax provisions, and tax notes for annual reports
- Evaluate tax regulations affecting mutual funds and their shareholders
- Facilitate client identification of ACS 740 items and support documentation processes.
- Prepare year-end reporting including ICI Primary and Secondary reporting
- Establish and enforce procedures supporting organizational objectives to reduce risk
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
- Recommended methods for improving processes related to taxation matters.
AVP and Manager - 40 Act Tax & Compliance
Gemini Fund Services
Hauppauge, NY
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Lead a team of tax administrators and juniors on all aspects of client engagements including calculation of complex tax adjustments and preparation of tax provisions, tax footnote disclosure, and ASC 740 analysis.
- Prepare monthly calendar and allocate assignments to staff.
- Mentor and develop staff in soft skills and technical skills to support their achievement of annual goals.
- Collaborate with audit firms on research and updates in tax laws as they apply to 40 Act funds and shareholders.
- Monitor multiple databases to keep track of all tax department deliverable's and communicate filing deadlines to third party tax return preparers.
- Advised on effective use of tax reports during Sungard conversion and integrated new reporting features into existing tax adjustment templates.
- Planned and executed cross departmental training on various tax topics.
- Interview candidates for tax and fund administration positions
Vice President and Mutual Fund Tax Manager
The Bank of New York Mellon
New York, NY
07.2008 - 05.2016
- Managed a team of tax accountants across multiple client engagements
- Trained new employees in all areas of RIC tax, including adjustment schedules and tax provisions
- Provided input for employee performance reviews.
- Reviewed and calculated capital gain and income distributions to be made to shareholders
- Reviewed tax returns, tax provisions, and tax notes for annual reports
- Researched tax laws as they applied to mutual funds and shareholders of mutual funds
- Aided clients in identifying ACS 740 items and assisted with documentation
- Prepared year-end reporting including ICI Primary and Secondary reporting
- Document and established procedures
Supervisor
Schwartz & Company LLP
Bellmore, NY
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Manage junior staff and interns on outsourced CFO clients; including set up of bookkeeping functions, ensuring proper classification of all cash receipts and disbursements, monthly reconciliation's of books and records, and payroll processing.
- Prepare quarterly financial statements including notes and disclosures.
- Prepare quarterly capital statements for private equity funds and manage capital calls and distributions.
- Prepare monthly cash projections, and manage cash flow and budgets.
- Prepare monthly hedge fund compilations including partner capital statements and P&L allocations.
- Perform annual Hedge Fund audits.
- Assist tax team in preparing individual and partnership tax returns during tax season.
Goldman Sachs & Co
New York, NY
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Complete analysis of complex tax issues: 1256 Contracts, Straddles, REITS, PFIC, Sec 988 Currency, Market Discount, ROC adjustments, Wash Sales
- Prepared tax estimates for returns, excise, and capital gain distributions.
Developed supporting schedules to enhance accuracy of tax filings. - Prepare tax forms to meet IRS/corporate filing requirements
- Prepare ROCSOP adjustments and review Financial Statements to ensure proper tax disclosures.
- Perform RIC qualification tests including IRC Section 851 and 817(h) asset diversification tests.
- Research tax issues which impact several different types of funds.
- Respond to IRS notices.
Senior Mutual Fund Accountant
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
New York, NY
03.1999 - 08.2000
- Calculated and reported cash available for investment to Portfolio Managers and traders in a timely and accurate manner.
- Monitored trade executions and settlements.
- Ensured accurate NAV; calculated dividend payable.
- Researched discrepancies on bank statements and trades.
- Responsible for maintenance of daily accounts, and month end reports.
- Reviewed financial statements.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05.1998
Skills
- Tax reporting
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
- Risk management
- Process improvement
- Client relationship management
- Employee training
- Tax research
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff development
Timeline
Vice President and Mutual Fund Tax Manager
The Bank of New York Mellon
04.2018 - Current
AVP and Manager - 40 Act Tax & Compliance
Gemini Fund Services
05.2016 - 04.2018
Vice President and Mutual Fund Tax Manager
The Bank of New York Mellon
07.2008 - 05.2016
Supervisor
Schwartz & Company LLP
08.2006 - 08.2008
Goldman Sachs & Co
08.2000 - 08.2006
Senior Mutual Fund Accountant
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
03.1999 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Binghamton University
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