<p>We are seeking a hands‑on Director of Finance with a strong accounting focus to lead financial operations for a respected for‑profit educational institution. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting leader who owns transaction processing through month‑end close, manages accruals, and ensures timely, GAAP‑compliant financial reporting. This positions pays $95 - 115K and is 5 days on-site. Please message me on linkedin or email me at john.holtman@roberthalf for more information. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, payroll coordination, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.</li><li>Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes; prepare accurate accruals and journal entries.</li><li>Produce monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow monitoring.</li><li>Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance.</li><li>Serve as primary liaison for external auditors and tax preparers; support audit processes.</li><li>Supervise and develop accounting staff; delegate transactional work and review deliverables.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes (ERP experience preferred).</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives and decision‑making.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>Private Equity, Tax Manager</em></p><p><em>Boston, Hybrid.</em></p><p><em>Comp to $175k base plus bonus. Plus amazing benefits.</em></p><p><br></p><p>*NOTE: The potential to a post-tax season start date exists!!</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is an established and very successful PE firm in the Boston Area. They are creating a Tax Manager role to help support the continued growth in fundraising and their execution strategy. Great history of challenging and developing their people. Excellent work/life allows for the perfect balance for you.</p><p><br></p><p>The role will look to provide some immediate positive impact to the business and fund reporting and compliance. Great chance to work within a small, elite tax group. You'll have multiple mentors above and around you, while also helping a couple junior staff showing tons of promise.</p><p><br></p><p>Some basics on the job:</p><ul><li>Manage and review the preparation of tax workpapers, tax returns, and tax estimates for funds and partnership entities, focusing on alternative investments and partnership tax compliance.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee outsourced CPA teams, ensuring accurate tax filings, distribution support, and maintaining partner information for K-1 reporting and withholding calculations.</li><li>Analyze legal documents and respond to investor and partner inquiries regarding tax reporting, while tracking projects and collecting documentation to support compliance.</li></ul><p><br></p>