Director, Tax Compliance

About the role

HarbourVest is seeking to recruit a Director within the Tax Compliance function with primary responsibility for management company tax compliance. This role will oversee key management company tax compliance processes, including income tax provisions and ASC 740 review, US federal/state and non-US filings, and global tax initiatives (including OECD Pillar Two, Country-by-country reporting, and transfer pricing).

Responsibilities

• Oversee outsourced global tax compliance for HarbourVest’s management company entities, including US and non-US filings.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong US GAAP and tax accounting knowledge across partnerships, LLCs, and corporations, including tax provision experience.
• 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.
• Experience operating as a senior individual contributor or emerging people-lead, with demonstrated ability to own complex tax matters and influence cross functional outcomes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to quickly learn firm specific systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, trusted-partner approach.
• Excellent analytical skills, judgment, and attention to detail.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience required.
• CPA or EA required, MST/MT strongly preferred.

Benefits

This newly created position will report to the Vice President, Management Company Tax. The ideal candidate: Communicates clearly and credibly with senior leaders and external advisors. Operates effectively in a matrixed organization. Partners 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.

Pay

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