Tax Director; Private Credit

Position: Tax Director (Private Credit)
Overview

Our team is working with a leading credit fund based in Boston looking to hire a Tax Director to their growing team. Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Tax Director will oversee tax planning, structuring, and reporting, with a particular focus on partnership taxation and credit-oriented investment products.

This role is a full time position (3 days in the office & 2 at home) position that will offer up to $220K base, bonus, profit share & 100% benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax strategies to support the fund’s investment objectives and operational framework.

• Provide technical guidance on the tax implications of credit, structured, liquid, separately managed accounts, and distressed debt investments, including securitizations and CLOs.

• Advise on domestic and cross-border structuring to promote tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with applicable law.

• Provide tax analysis and structuring advice in connection with new investments, financings, and divestitures.

• Conduct and review tax due diligence on potential investments.

• Support investor relations teams in responding to tax-related inquiries and preparing required disclosures.

• Establish and maintain internal policies, procedures, and controls relating to tax matters.

• Manage interactions with tax authorities, including examinations and audits.

• Ensure appropriate documentation of tax positions and compliance with internal governance standards.

• Serve as the principal tax advisor to senior management and investment professionals.

• Manage external tax advisors, auditors, and legal counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service.

• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior professionals engaged in tax or finance-related work.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; advanced degree (JD, LLM, or MST) preferred.

• CPA, attorney, or equivalent professional credential required.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in taxation, with significant exposure to credit funds, private equity, or other alternative investment structures.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in partnership taxation, Subchapter K, and the taxation of debt instruments and financial products.

• Strong understanding of U.S. and international tax issues relevant to cross-border investments.

• Prior experience managing relationships with external service providers and supervising professional staff.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Vincenzo Kulturides directly at

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