Justin Daniell

Lead federal, state, and local tax compliance, reporting, research, and regulatory analysis. Perform corporate tax accounting, tax provision support, financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Prepare and review tax returns, supporting schedules, workpapers, and documentation while maintaining strong quality-control standards.

Lead Tax Analyst - KeyBank - Albany, NY

(2013-01)

• Lead federal, state, and local tax compliance, reporting, research, and regulatory analysis.
• Perform corporate tax accounting, tax provision support, financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review tax returns, supporting schedules, workpapers, and documentation while maintaining strong quality-control standards.
• Research tax regulations and guidance and evaluate impacts to business processes, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Support tax audits and regulatory inquiries by gathering documentation, analyzing issues, and coordinating responses.
• Identify compliance risks, investigate discrepancies, and drive resolution through root-cause analysis and process improvements.
• Test, evaluate, and implement tax technology solutions, including Vertex and Aspire, to improve tax processing, compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Optimize tax workflows and develop efficient processes to improve accuracy, timeliness, and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced Excel and financial/tax systems to identify trends, exceptions, and reporting issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and management to communicate findings, requirements, risks, and recommended solutions.
• Provide team leadership, mentoring, project coordination, and deadline management for tax-related initiatives.

Fraud Analyst - KeyBank - Albany, NY

• Investigated suspected fraudulent transactions and account activity using transaction data, customer information, and internal systems.
• Reviewed alerts and case activity to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators of potential fraud or financial crime.
• Conducted detailed research and documented investigative findings, decisions, and supporting evidence in accordance with internal procedures.
• Analyzed transaction histories and account behavior to assess risk and determine appropriate case disposition.
• Escalated higher-risk or complex cases and collaborated with internal teams to support timely investigation and resolution.
• Maintained accurate case documentation and followed established controls, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicated investigation results and recommendations clearly to business partners and management.
• Used analytical problem-solving skills to identify trends and potential control gaps and support fraud-prevention efforts.

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting - Western Governors University (2020-01 - 2024-01)