Director of Tax | Venture Capital Firm | Boston

Director of Tax | Boston | Hybrid

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: $250,000-300,000 + bonus

Responsibilities

• 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 workpapers, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

For immediate consideration, qualified and interested candidates should reach out directly to Kyle Archer at Sign in to view email