Harvard Management Company · 1 month ago
Finance - Private Equity Fund Accounting
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expHarvard Management Company (HMC) manages Harvard University's endowment and related financial assets. The Finance team collaborates with investment professionals and external fund managers to ensure proper accounting and reporting of the portfolio, while also performing financial analysis and research on investment opportunities.
EducationFinancial ServicesNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist with valuation, accounting, and reporting of the portfolio’s investments
Provide direction and guidance to HMC’s fund administrator on their execution of transactions and valuations to ensure accounting and performance records are maintained accurately and timely
Collaborate with other members of the finance and operations teams to execute the periodic accounting close
Work closely with the investment, operations and legal team to execute the closing of new investment opportunities and to support the overall investment lifecycle
Assist with technical analysis and research on ad-hoc portfolio matters, and actively engage across support functions at HMC, as well as with external service providers and 3rd party fund managers
Contribute towards a strong internal control environment that seeks to protect and safeguard Harvard’s financial assets and intellectual property
Offer creativity in dealing with problem solving and idea development; flexibility in responding to a changing environment and daily workflow; and a value-added/efficiency approach to all tasks and projects
Qualification
Required
BS in Accounting
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Understanding of the investment industry and experience with private equity and venture capital investments and financial reporting
Solid understanding of legal documentation and investment agreements, including the ability to interpret fund terms and structures
Experience with fee calculations, including carried interest and waterfall models
Ability to work well under pressure, balance competing priorities, consistently meet deadlines, and deal with the unexpected
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas succinctly
Ability to develop strong relationships throughout the organization, founded in a mindset of value added service and thoughtful analysis
Demonstrated self-awareness, intellectual curiosity, and a rigorous approach to achieving superior outcomes
Highest level of integrity and character, self-motivated and takes initiative/pride in work, owns and follows-through on tasks, consistent attention to detail with high-quality output, and a commitment to overall operational excellence
Preferred
CPA a plus
Experience with, or strong interest in, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and data management optimization to enhance systems and processes
Benefits
This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.
HMC is operating on a hybrid work model where employees are in the office from Tuesday to Thursday and remote on other days.
Company
Harvard Management Company
Harvard Management Company is an organization that manages the financial investments of the Harvard University. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bertty Martinez
Chief Financial Officer
Sanjeev Daga
Chief Operating Officer
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