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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tax Analyst

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140

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Overview TAX ANALYST, MIT Investment Management Company (MITIMCo), will provide critical support to the Associate Director of Finance in ensuring tax compliance for MIT’s investment entities; providing real time information of projected tax liabilities related to MIT’s investments; working with MIT’s Vice President for Finance (VPF) office by providing information needed to support tax compliance for MIT and its retirement and welfare benefit plans; managing MIT’s regulatory risk and filings for various domestic and international jurisdictions; ensuring accurate financial reporting of investments in MIT’s annual Treasurer’s report and its ERISA Plans; facilitating the issuance of financial statements for MIT’s special purpose investing entities; contributing to MIT’s mission of advancing education and research through strong financial stewardship; and working with MITIMCo’s Investment Accounting & Operations (IAO) and Portfolio Reporting Solutions (PRS) teams to provide timely, accurate, and complete information for preparation of tax returns.

Assists in the review of tax returns prepared by outside consultants to ensure accuracy related to investment activities.

Responsibilities

Provide critical support to the Associate Director of Finance in ensuring tax compliance for MIT’s investment entities.

Provide real time information of projected tax liabilities related to MIT’s investments.

Collaborate with the Vice President for Finance office to support tax compliance for MIT and its retirement and welfare benefit plans.

Manage MIT’s regulatory risk and filings for various domestic and international jurisdictions.

Ensure accurate financial reporting of investments in MIT’s annual Treasurer’s report and its ERISA Plans.

Facilitate the issuance of financial statements for MIT’s special purpose investing entities.

Work with MITIMCo’s Investment Accounting & Operations (IAO) and Portfolio Reporting Solutions (PRS) teams to provide timely information for tax returns.

Assist in the review of tax returns prepared by outside consultants to ensure accuracy related to investment activities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

A minimum of five years of experience in asset management and private funds financial and tax accounting, both liquid and illiquid strategies.

Knowledge of GAAP accounting requirements and tax rules as they apply to investment companies and private fund structures.

Advanced problem-solving and creative critical thinking skills; ability to organize and manage multiple projects and prioritize competing needs.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; strong Microsoft Office skills.

PREFERRED: CPA.

Location and Work Schedule

Ability to work from our Cambridge, MA offices at least two days per week and/or as required by company policy.

Job Details Boston, MA

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