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TA is a leading global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in profitable, high-quality companies. Investing as either a majority or minority investor, we work collaboratively with founders and management teams at our portfolio companies to help accelerate growth and deliver lasting shareholder value. To date, TA has invested in more than 560 companies across our five target industries – business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare and technology. We believe that our deep sector knowledge, investment experience and strategic value-add capabilities provide the firm with an edge in identifying and creating value for our companies. Our global team of ~300 employees, which includes over 170 experienced investment professionals, Strategic Resource Group and Capital Markets Group team members, are based in Boston, Menlo Park, Austin, London, Mumbai and Hong Kong. Since TA’s founding in 1968, the firm has raised $65 billion in capital. More information about TA can be found at www.ta.com.
Position Overview:
The Finance Manager–Transaction Services represents a challenging and dynamic opportunity working directly with our investment teams across multiple sectors in a global private equity firm.
You will take charge of tax structuring, funds flow and other deal workflows, with exposure to complex deals and entity structures.
This role will work closely with Big 4 firms and tax lawyers on all European investments and some Asian investments. Working alongside our investment team, debt capital markets team and Boston internal finance and operations teams, this role will have a hand in the success of our European investments and drive the continuing improvement of our processes.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead tax structuring and advisory work on new platform and add-on acquisitions across Europe and Asia, including dividend recapitalisations, management incentive plans (MIPs), group reorganisations, refinancings and exit planning, working along side deal team, capital markets, US tax and finance teams.
- Oversee tax due diligence reports prepared by external advisors, critically reviewing technical positions and providing clear, commercially grounded recommendations to deal team members.
- Lead on fund flows with external advisors, working with internal finance, capital markets, and the Luxembourg team to deliver efficient topside and cross-border investment structures.
- Ensure compliance with US tax considerations, including PFIC classification, check-the-box (CTB) elections etc, in collaboration with the US tax team.
- Proactively identify and implement tax optimisation strategies across the portfolio in coordination with the Strategic Resource Group (SRG), adding value throughout the investment lifecycle.
- Monitor and assess international tax developments, including BEPS, Pillar 2, and regional legislative changes, and communicate risks and opportunities to internal teams and leadership.
- Take ownership of team growth and development, including onboarding, training, and managing a future junior hire to scale tax capacity in line with business needs.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with strong academic credentials
- 6-8 years of relevant tax experience, ideally from a Big 4 firm and/or in-house at a private equity or investment firm.
- ACA/CTA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Strong technical background in cross-border tax structuring, transaction tax, and international corporate tax.
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
- Familiarity with Luxembourg holding company structures and associated tax planning.
- Knowledge of US international tax concepts relevant to a US-headquartered fund (CTB elections, PFIC).
- Experience across Europe and Asia, with strong regional awareness of local tax environments
- Strong Excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and advise non-tax professionals
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; confident in dealing with senior management and external advisors
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, cross-border team.
Characteristics of an Outstanding Performer
- Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work successfully on a team
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
- A positive attitude and proactive approach
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- A hard worker with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude who is motivated to do whatever it takes to get the job done including flexibility to work long hours when needed, take on ad hoc projects and respond to emails when outside the office
Compensation and Benefits:
- Highly competitive package that includes a base salary plus annual performance bonus
- Company pays for medical, dental, disability and life insurance coverages
- Company contributes 15% of compensation to employee-directed retirement account
