Fund Administration/Taxation Analyst

Dodge & Cox is seeking a fund administration/taxation analyst who will be a core member of our Fund Treasury team. The analyst will primarily support U.S. mutual fund-level tax compliance and reporting, as well as security-level taxation compliance and reporting across all our mutual funds. In addition, the analyst will assist with fund accounting, financial and regulatory reporting, and NAV calculation oversight functions. We seek an individual with a solid understanding of mutual fund taxation and fund accounting. A successful candidate will be a self-motivated problem-solver, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Primary responsibilities:

• Analyze tax implications of fund investments and transactions in the highly specialized areas of regulated investment companies (IRC Subchapter M)
• Review tax provisions, financial statement tax disclosures, federal and state returns, tax reporting to shareholders, and calculation of fund distributions for our U.S. mutual funds; liaise with tax administrators and tax accountants
• Oversee security-level tax liabilities (e.g., dividend income withholding tax, foreign capital gains tax) for all our mutual funds, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and associated reporting obligations across markets; prepare documentation to claim tax entitlements; leverage third party tools and resources to collaborate across teams and service providers to assess changes in markets
• Assist with fund accounting key controls/processes, including review of the Funds’ daily NAV calculations and oversight of custodian/fund accounting agent
• Assist with fund administration functions including regulatory reporting, financial reporting, annual audit support, board of trustees reporting
• Proactively identify business process improvement opportunities, including automation and strengthening internal controls

Qualifications:

Dodge & Cox seeks a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Relevant regulated investment company (RIC) tax and/or mutual fund accounting experience
• Basic understanding of book to tax adjustments common to regulated investment companies and IRC Subchapter M
• Adept at managing and analyzing investment accounting data and enhancing business processes
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels, both inside and outside the firm
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible, reliable, and proactive
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Personal qualities compatible with a collegial and collaborative culture
• Highest level of integrity and ethics

Requirements:

• Dodge & Cox has a 4/1 hybrid work model, and all Dodge & Cox employees are required to be in their assigned office as noted in the job posting Monday - Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Friday.

The listed pay scale denotes only the pay range of the base salary and does not include discretionary bonus compensation, which may make up an important portion of the total remuneration.  Dodge & Cox encourages applicants to consider the value of the many competitive benefits it offers, including coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit.  Dodge & Cox also provides additional benefits such as commuter, health & wellness, backup care, matching gift, employee assistance, and life and disability insurance. The listed pay scale reflects the base salary Dodge & Cox reasonably expects to pay for this position and is not a reflection of the highest and lowest base salary of any current Dodge & Cox employee.  Actual base salary will be based on factors such as the candidate's prior relevant experience (including within and external to Dodge & Cox, as applicable), education, skills, and knowledge.

The job description above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. It is the Company’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition, as defined in state and federal laws.  This policy covers all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination. By applying for a position with Dodge & Cox, you acknowledge that you have read our EEO Policy

All Dodge & Cox employees must adhere to the Firm’s security policies and Code of Ethics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.