What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Analyst position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
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; working closely with MITIMCo’s Investment Accounting & Operations (IAO) and Portfolio Reporting Solutions (PRS) teams; working with the Associate Director of Finance and central MIT’s tax team to provide timely, accurate, and complete information for preparation of tax returns; and assisting in the review of tax returns prepared by outside consultants to ensure accuracy related to investment activities.
Job Requirements
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.
Ability to work from our Cambridge, MA, offices at least two days per week and/or as required by company policy.
9/17/2025
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; working closely with MITIMCo’s Investment Accounting & Operations (IAO) and Portfolio Reporting Solutions (PRS) teams; working with the Associate Director of Finance and central MIT’s tax team to provide timely, accurate, and complete information for preparation of tax returns; and assisting in the review of tax returns prepared by outside consultants to ensure accuracy related to investment activities.
Job Requirements
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.
Ability to work from our Cambridge, MA, offices at least two days per week and/or as required by company policy.
9/17/2025
