HarbourVest Partners

Director, Tax Compliance

Boston · Director

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$190kDetected 30 days ago

AccountingTaxLeadershipMentoringMicrosoft OfficeGAAPTax ProvisionTransfer Pricing

About the role

As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In our collegial environment that's marked by low turnover and high energy, you'll be inspired to grow and thrive.

Lead income tax provision and ASC-740 processes, including review of calculations and financial statement disclosures.
Lead Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) compliance and alignment with transfer pricing documentation.
Own the day-to-day OECD Pillar Two compliance process, including registrations and filings, and contribute to the review of regulatory developments.
Monitor US and international tax law developments and support the assessment of implications for the management company and its owners.
Provide technical leadership and support on complex tax challenges and manage external advisors.
Partner with Corporate Finance, Tax Structuring, and other teams to integrate tax considerations into business decisions.
Partner with internal teams and external accounting firms to deliver high quality investor tax reporting, including Schedules K-1 and PFIC statements.
Support tax compliance aspects of new fund launches, in coordination with Tax Structuring and other team members.

Comprehensive knowledge of tax structures, reporting requirements, and related tax technical issues (including complex partnership allocations) applicable to private equity funds and management companies.
Experience overseeing multi-jurisdictional tax compliance outsourced to external service providers.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to quickly learn firm specific systems.
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience required
10+ years of tax compliance experience, including both management company and private funds, and experience leading ASC 740 and tax provision processes.
The ideal candidate brings significant U.S. and global tax compliance experience, along with a strong understanding of tax considerations impacting private market funds, management companies, and their owners.
Strong US GAAP and tax accounting knowledge across partnerships, LLCs, and corporations, including tax provision experience.
Experience operating as a senior individual contributor or emerging people-lead, with demonstrated ability to own complex tax matters and influence cross functional outcomes.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, trusted-partner approach.
Excellent analytical skills, judgment, and attention to detail.
Education
Experience
Prior in-house experience at an asset manager or private equity firm, and/or with a top-tier public accounting firm.
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Communicates clearly and credibly with senior leaders and external advisors.
Operates effectively in a matrixed organization. partnering closely with Tax leadership and cross functional colleagues.
Handles multiple complex workstreams in a fast‑paced environment with agility, prioritization, and initiative.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a continuous-improvement mentality, proactively finding opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes.
Balances technical difficulty with sound commercial judgment, applying a practical lens to technical tax matters.
Provides coaching and technical mentoring for colleagues, supporting their development and growth.
CPA or EA required, MST/MT strongly preferred

Job Description Summary
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement.
This newly created position will report to the Vice President, Management Company Tax.

$170,000.00 - $190,000.00
This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements.
This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance.
In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.
Oversee outsourced annual tax reporting for assigned fund entities, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings and payments.

Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography.

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