At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Tax Analyst will prepare, and train others in calculating the partnership tax workpapers - including partner allocation of taxable income and expense items, tax returns and their associated schedules and attachments, reportable transaction analysis, fund structure guidance, tax estimates, as well as other client deliverables. The Sr. Tax Analyst must possess alternative tax experience in addition to having a strong client relationship focus and a team attitude. 

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Security Analysis  

• Prepare and review investment security analysis

• Work with Financial Reporting and Fund Accounting teams

• Clear audit points.

2. Income Tax Provision         

• Prepare and review the income tax provision.

• Clear audit points      

3. Income Tax Allocations

• Review the income tax allocations to each partner

• Aware of specially allocated items

• Application of incentive and management fees     

4. Analysis of Structure

• Consult and train others on funds structure to understand the flow through of income and expense items properly          

5. Reportable Transactions 

• Review prepared reportable transactions 

6. Federal/state tax returns  

• Prepare, using tax software application, federal and state returns

• Clear audit points

• File return on behalf of the client with federal and local tax agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of two years of Partnership tax experience

• Solid understanding of tax concepts, practices, and procedures

• Strong client service skills

• Ability to understand financial statements and fund accounting reports and spreadsheets

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word needed. 

• Understanding of mutual fund related tax code sections, forms and elections, and tax adjustments of securities.

• Ability to conceptualize and execute projects and initiatives through to completion

• Creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, recommend, and implement solutions for tax-related client issues

Salary Range

MA: $65,000 - $90,000 salary + annual target bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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