Daniel Bidwick

Senior Tax Analyst @Starwood Property Trust

Miami, FL, US

I lead tax compliance, research, and strategic planning for real estate investments, with expertise spanning REIT structures, federal and state reporting, and structured finance. My role blends technical tax knowledge with process improvement and cross-functional collaboration to increase efficiency and ensure compliance across complex portfolios. • Manage federal and state tax filings, multi-state apportionment, and taxable income projections • Conduct REIT testing, applying advanced analysis to identify changes in company activity and streamline review processes • Prepare and review REIT loan acquisition questionnaires to support financing and compliance decisions • Calculate original issue discount (OID) for CMBS and RMBS loans to ensure accurate reporting and compliance • Collaborate with external accounting firms on tax return preparation, audits, and compliance matters • Perform due diligence and assess tax impact of new property acquisitions and transactions • Streamlined Excel and PeopleSoft layouts, improving efficiency in tax processes and accelerating time spent on key analyses • Recovered $100K+ in outstanding refunds from state and federal agencies through proactive review and follow-up

Clemson University

MPAcc

Clemson University - College of Business

Bachelor's degree