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Manulife · 2 hours ago

Director, Private Markets, Client Reporting – Timber and Agriculture

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $217K/yr

7+ years exp

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, and they are seeking a Director for their Private Markets, Timber and Agriculture sector. The role involves overseeing the accuracy of financial records, coordinating quarterly reporting, and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational excellence and high-quality reporting.

FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Review quarterly financial statements for a variety of investment structures (LPs, LLCs, Corps, REITs, Separate Accounts)

Review advisory fee calculations on a quarterly basis such as account management fees, incentive fees, portfolio development fees, disposition fees, separate account advisory fees

Prepare and review performance reporting metrics, such as return composites, Board Reports, and NCREIF submissions

Responsible for the review of capital calls, distribution calculations, and rebalancing of the Timber and Agriculture Funds

Support the General Account team, in reviewing and approving monthly reporting and reconciliations under IFRS and USGAAP, as well as working with the team to implement accounting policy changes for IFRS and USGAAP. Also ensure compliance with SOX and assist with yearly internal audit requests and walkthroughs

Oversight and escalated clearance of issues arising in the recon between the administrator and Manulife’s Internal Book of Record

Timely and accurate production and coordination of the quarterly client reporting process in conjunction with the front office, finance, performance, and the administrator

Quality control and tolerance check all client reporting before publication to investors

Act as a liaison between the internal finance group and the administrator to ensure timely issuance of financial reporting data and other requests

Adherence to internal policies and procedures

Ensure the team is operating under the strongest control environment and that tasks are completed within procedures and controls, including the usage of proper escalation protocols

Work closely with management to implement business strategy

Strong contributions in projects, new initiatives, and technology development

Provide Admin data to support the front office, finance, compliance, and internal leadership requests

Qualification

Alternative Investment ExperienceAccountingFinance degreeInvestment Accounting ExperienceManagement SkillsAnalytical SkillsIFRS/USGAAPLeadershipPlanning SkillsSolution OrientedCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsResults Oriented

Required

7 – 10 years of Alternative Investment Experience in fund accounting, fund administration, or operations

Accounting or Finance degree

Previous investment accounting experience with exposure to foreign currencies, consolidations, partnerships, REITs, IFRS/IAS

Strong analytical skills

Must have the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with people at all levels and different functions throughout the organization and with external partners

Strong planning, communication, and collaboration skills

Solution oriented

Progressive experience in Private Markets Funds, Private Equity, Infrastructure, Fixed Income, Middle Office Operations Management and Leadership

Ability to work effectively within a matrixed, geographically dispersed team and leverage knowledge across the organization

Proven leadership and management skills in achieving departmental, project and individual objectives, and in developing staff

Results oriented - ability to balance multiple priorities and projects

Excellent manager capability and experience facilitating and promoting high team engagement

Excellent knowledge of Information systems audit methodologies, control frameworks, risk management practices and regulatory requirements

Preferred

Additional degree or accreditation is preferred (CPA, MSA, MST, MBA)

Timber and agriculture accounting experience a plus

Benefits

Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans

Various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)

Financial education and counseling resources

Paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law)

The full range of statutory leaves of absence