Tax Analyst

Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN)

Company Overview

Main Street () is a publicly traded investment firm that primarily provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. Main Street's portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its lower middle market portfolio.

Main Street's lower middle market companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million. Main Street's middle market debt investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than its lower middle market portfolio companies.

Main Street has consistently been ranked as a Top 100 Place to Work in Houston (ranked in the total 100 in 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022 within the small-company ranking category by the Houston Chronicle). Additionally, Main Street was listed on the Houston Chronicle's "CHRON
100" top performing Houston-based publicly-traded companies. The Tax Analyst position will be engaged as a member of the tax team within Main Street and will report to the Senior Tax Manager. The position will work with the tax team to assist with various projects and interact with the accounting and finance group, deal teams, and Main Street's external tax service provider.

This position is a great opportunity for the right person looking to advance their career with a dynamic company.

Responsibilities:

* Gather financial data for the preparation of federal & state estimated tax payments, federal & state income/franchise tax returns, tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, and internal projects

* Provide first review for quarterly tax estimates, calculations, and tax returns prepared by external tax service providers

* Produce quarterly tax journal entries and conduct reconciliations of tax accounts

* Assist with the collection, organization, and tracking of tax forms (primarily Schedule K-1) and tax deliverables from portfolio companies

* Track tax basis for partnership investments

* Assist with Schedule K-1 tax reporting and state withholding tax requirements for the private credit funds. Collaborate closely with the accounting department to ensure the timely and accurate provision of tax information for accounting and reporting purposes

* Review tax notices received from various tax jurisdictions for accuracy and/or preparation of response letters

* Assist with federal, state, and sales and use tax due diligence review for new investments

* Leverage technology to maximize and enhance tax process efficiencies

* Assist with SOX documentation

* Assist with researching complex tax issues and summarizing results in a concise manner to communicate to management and investment team members

* Responsible for correspondence with tax authorities regarding federal and state notices, etc.

* Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and guidance, and assess their impact on the company and its portfolio companies

Skills/ Qualifications

* Minimum 1+ years of federal income tax and/or state income and franchise tax experience

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA, Masters in tax or J.D. desired

* Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills

* Excellent communication and time management skills

* Flexible and adaptable team player, with a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn

* Demonstrated ability to meet stringent deadlines and balance multiple work streams

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analytic software such as Alteryx or Power BI is considered a plus

Why join Main Street's Growing Team?

* Unique and differentiated lower middle market investment strategy

* Supportive and dynamic team-based work environment

* Great compensation and benefits

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Company Benefits

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