Director of Tax | Boston

A growing Boston-based venture capital firm is seeking a Director of Tax to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to take ownership of tax compliance and planning across a complex portfolio of investment funds, SPVs, and management company entities.

Compensation: $,000

• Oversee tax compliance for investment funds, SPVs, management company, general partner entities, and related structures.
• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns, K-1s, tax work papers, and investor tax reporting.
• Advise on tax structuring and investor-specific considerations, including QBI, UBTI, QSBS, carried interest, and in-kind distributions.
• Partner with internal finance, legal, and investor relations teams, as well as external tax advisors and service providers.
• Lead tax planning and projections, including investor tax distributions and tax optimization strategies.
• Monitor tax law developments and implement improvements to tax processes, controls, and reporting.
• Support ad hoc projects related to investment structuring, entity management, and investor reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of tax experience, including extensive partnership taxation experience.
• CPA required.
• Strong understanding of private investment vehicles, fund structures, and private market investment strategies.
• Experience with in-kind distributions from investment partnerships.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate complex tax concepts into practical solutions.