Senior Tax Analyst

SDL Search Partners; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary plus bonus

Job summary

A mission-driven private equity fund in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to report directly to the Director of Finance & Tax. This unique role combines hands-on and strategic tax work, requiring 5-10 years of private equity tax experience, ideally from Big Four firms. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and interpersonal skills and a desire to grow long-term with the organization. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of private equity tax experience required.
• Prior experience in Big Four or large public accounting is ideal.
• Deep tax knowledge in private equity and investment strategy.
• Deep tax knowledge in private equity and investment strategy space

Responsibilities

• Handle hands-on and strategic tax work.
• Support the finance function in a broader sense.
• Build strong relationships throughout the organization.

Skills

Private equity tax experience

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical-thinking skills

Education

BS, Accounting / Finance

CPA or MST preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Managing Partner at SDL Search Partners | Boston-based Accounting & Finance Recruiter | Contingency, Executive & Retained Search | Always Available…

Our client, a mission‑driven private equity fund, has a newly created role for a Senior Tax Analyst. This role reports directly to the Director of Finance & Tax, and is a highly visible role within this organization.

Open due to growth and increasing need for tax strategy, this will be a unique role, a mix of hands‑on and strategic tax work. The ideal candidate will have a background in private equity tax, ideally in Big Four, a CPA or MST, and extensive knowledge of investment company tax rules and private fund structures.

This is an ideal role for a tax professional who also wants to get involved in some accounting & finance work. The role will be diverse and will help the finance function in a broader sense. This is a great opportunity to learn more areas of finance within a highly respected, mission‑driven organization.

This is a well‑established, prestigious organization. The firm offers fantastic benefits, generous PTO, salary + bonus, and a flexible / hybrid schedule in their Cambridge office.

Qualifications:

• BS, Accounting / Finance
• 5 - 10 years private equity tax experience
• Ideally, prior experience in Big Four or large public accounting
• CPA or MST preferred
• Deep tax knowledge in the private equity and investment strategy space
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships throughout the organization
• Strong system skills and Advanced Excel
• Excellent analytical skills, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Desire to grow long‑term with the organization

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Financial Services, and Non‑profit Organizations

Interested candidates please send resume to: [e-mail]