Seema Desai is the Head of Tax at TA Associates, where she leads the firms global tax strategy and compliance. A Certified Public Accountant, she holds both a Bachelors and a Masters degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Her career shows significant progression within TA Associates.
Seema has risen through the ranks at TA Associates, starting as a Tax Manager and now leading the entire tax function.
Seema Desai
Head of Tax at TA Associates
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Global Tax Strategy
As Head of Tax, she is responsible for overseeing all global tax matters, including planning and structuring for the firm and its funds.
Private Equity Taxation
Her career at TA Associates and previous firms like TPG-Axon Capital has been deeply focused on the specific tax complexities of the private equity industry.
Financial Leadership
Her long tenure and promotion to Head of Tax demonstrate her leadership capabilities and deep expertise in financial management and compliance.
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Work History
7-2025
Head of Tax at TA Associates
10-2017 - 7-2025
Tax Director at TA Associates
10-2017 - 7-2019
Tax Manager at TA Associates
1-2017 - 9-2017
Tax Director at FTS US Inc.
11-2011 - 12-2016
Tax Manager at TPG-Axon Capital
9-2007 - 11-2011
Senior Tax Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Education
2006 - 2007
Master’s Degree from The University of Texas at Austin
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from The University of Texas at Austin
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Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Head of Tax at TA Associates
