Tax Accountant

Private Equity; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Boston is looking for a finance professional to oversee accounting and reporting functions for various entities. The ideal candidate will manage capital calls, assist in year-end statement preparations, and collaborate with other Finance teams. Strong communication skills and team collaboration are essential, along with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. A tech-savvy, organized individual will thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing accounting functions for financial entities.
• Proficient in financial statement preparation and year-end processes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and reporting functions for General Partner entities.
• Calculate and track capital calls and distributions accurately.
• Collaborate with Finance groups on financial matters.

Skills

Accounting and reporting functions

Capital calls and distributions

Strong verbal and written skills

Collaborative team player

Analytical and organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Job description

• Oversee all accounting and reporting functions (financial and tax-related) for various General Partner entities.
• Calculate and track capital calls and distributions accurately.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements for the General Partner entities.
• Prepare carry and profit allocations for members of the General Partner.
• Collaborate with other Finance groups to ensure appropriate treatment and understanding of financial matters.
• Manage daily cash management and investment monitoring processes.
• Execute ad hoc financial projects within the Finance Team.
• A straightforward and honest communicator who operates with the highest level of integrity, exhibiting strong verbal and written skills, and capable of interacting effectively with individuals across the organization.
• A collaborative team player with robust analytical and organizational skills, comfortable in professionally challenging established norms.
• A solid foundation in fund accounting, relevant procedures, and controls.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks concurrently while meeting tight deadlines.
• Process-oriented mindset, always seeking to implement and improve workflows and processes.
• Tech-savvy, with the capacity to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and software.
• Capable of interacting confidently with Senior Management.