Director of Tax

<div class="content-intro"><p>Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager at the forefront of data-driven investing since 1986. Headquartered in Boston, with locations in Singapore, London, and Sydney, we manage over $232 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwide—including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds. We harness advanced technology, rich datasets, and multidisciplinary expertise to help clients navigate complex markets and uncover insights that may be overlooked by traditional approaches.</p> <p>What sets Acadian apart is our people. We foster a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and innovation thrives. We’re united by a shared purpose: delivering effective client outcomes and supporting one another in work that’s both challenging and rewarding. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, strong benefits, and a casual but focused office culture—all designed to support the meaningful, collaborative work that defines Acadian.</p></div><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p> <p>Acadian is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Tax to establish and lead the firm's tax function. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this newly created leadership role will serve as the firm's senior tax advisor, responsible for developing tax strategy, overseeing corporate and fund tax matters, and partnering across the organization to support business growth.</p> <p>As Acadian expands its product offerings and wealth management capabilities, the Director of Tax will play a key role in advising on fund structures, tax-aware investment strategies, partnership taxation, executive tax planning, and cross-border tax matters. This leader will build a scalable tax organization while collaborating with Investments, Product Development, Legal, Client Service, Operations, and Finance to deliver practical, business-focused tax solutions.</p> <p>Acadian supports a hybrid work environment, with employees on-site in the Boston office three days a week.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build and lead Acadian's tax function, including strategy, governance, processes, and team development.</li> <li>Serve as the firm's senior advisor on corporate, partnership, fund, executive, and international tax matters.</li> <li>Partner with business leaders to evaluate tax implications of new products, investment strategies, and fund structures.</li> <li>Advise on partnership tax planning, executive tax matters, and tax-efficient business structures.</li> <li>Oversee corporate, partnership, and fund tax compliance, tax accounting, and related regulatory reporting.</li> <li>Provide strategic oversight o