Job Opportunity
Manager – Accounting & Tax
Confidential | Boston, MA
Job Summary
Run the accounting, taxation and financial reporting functions for a portfolio of Private Equity and Venture Capital funds. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation. 5+ years of applicable experience.
Details
We are seeking a smart and driven Accounting & Tax Manager to run the accounting, taxation & financial reporting functions for a portfolio of Private Equity & Venture Capital funds. The position will oversee a team of 3-4 Staff / Senior Accountants and will be a part of a 15 person Finance Team. The company offers incredible room for professional growth and values work / life balance. The compensation package is very competitive including very strong Base Salary, Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, 401k match, tuition reimbursement and much more! The location is easily accessible by the T.
Note: We are open to candidates with either Accounting(Audit) OR Taxation experience, both are not required. However, the desire & ability to learn the other side is certainly needed!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as strategic business partner to the VP of Operations & VP of Finance on a wide variety of projects to enhance the performance group.
- Lead the month end / quarter end accounting close.
- Anticipate and respond to questions posed by various business partners. Provide business unit(s) with well written financial commentary on monthly, quarterly and annual results.
- Review capital call contributions and harvest distributions
- Manage the review of associated reports to members of the General Partner entities
- Determine and document the proper accounting for certain transactions.
- Provide underlying financial analysis for ad-hoc business requests.
- Perform technical accounting research and develop accounting policies.
- Plan & implement technology (new Excel Databases, ERP Systems, etc.) solutions for the accounting and reporting
- Contribute towards treasury, accounting, tax and fair market value reporting for numerous entities invested in active private equity and venture capital funds
- Oversee the preparation of carry and profit allocations, quarterly trial balances, reconciliation of financial activity and quarterly tax estimates.
- Financial reporting around fair market value of carry and tax basis activity reports
- Collaborate with other Business Units’ finance teams to determine appropriate treatment of transactions and investment earnings
- Oversee a team of 3 direct reports, including mentorship & training.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 +years of applicable experience
- Public Accounting (either in Assurance or Partnership Tax Group works nicely) experience & CPA is strongly preferred.
- Excellent planning, prioritization, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Hands on work style – can do attitude with a strong desire to make things happen.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
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- Job Reference #: 87921
- Min Education: BA/BS
- Min Experience: 5 years