Manulife · 5 hours ago
Director, Private Markets, Client Reporting – Timber and Agriculture
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $223K/yr
7+ years expManulife is a leading international financial services provider, and they are seeking a Director for Private Markets focusing on Timber and Agriculture. The role involves overseeing the accuracy of financial records and coordinating quarterly reporting, while collaborating with various teams to maintain operational excellence.
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
Required
7 – 10 years of Alternative Investment Experience in fund accounting, fund administration, or operations
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
Up to 11 paid holidays
3 personal days
150 hours of vacation
40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law)
Full range of statutory leaves of absence
Company
Manulife
Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.31B2025-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $363.5M
2023-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
Leadership Team
Phil Witherington
President and CEO
Steve Finch
President and CEO, Manulife Asia
Recent News
2026-01-21
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