Private Equity Looking for Financial Accountant at Boston, MA Full Time

Title: Financial Accountant

Growing Investment firm in Boston. This role is part of a small team and will have a tremendous amount of exposure to senior management.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Finance Associate will partner with the senior finance professionals in managing key tasks including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Work with the CFO / Finance Director on projects
2. Cash flow management, capital calls and cash and stock distributions
3. Review and analysis of company financials
4. Work with partners to assist in the preparation of quarterly portfolio company valuations & prepare summarized data for partner presentations
5. Respond to requests and inquiries of limited partners
6. Work with Investor Relations in preparation of presentation materials, information posted to investor website, fundraising documents
7. Understand and document investment transactions
8. Analyze various fund activities to ensure compliance with partnership agreements.
9. Quarterly US GAAP Basis Reporting; annual US GAAP Basis audit
10. Annual Tax Basis Book Preparation
11. Other ad hoc responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1-3 years in Public Accounting or related experience in an in-house accounting & finance role
2. Self-starter with strong project management and follow-through skills
3. Excellent organizational skills
4. Creative problem solving ability and sound judgment
5. Strong team player with an entrepreneurial predisposition and strong interpersonal skills
6. Outstanding Excel and PowerPoint skills

EDUCATION

1. Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting