Director of Finance And Administration

Akmazo Capital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Akmazo Capital in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced finance/accounting leader to own day-to-day fund accounting and financial operations for our Private Equity Fund. You will partner with outside accounting and fund administration and lead books, records, reporting, valuation, and portfolio company oversight.

This hands-on role offers visibility, potential growth, and a chance to shape governance infrastructure, budgeting, and debt management across the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a private equity, financial services, or investment management environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to flourish in a collaborative, team office environment.
• Experience with financial reporting and standard general ledger packages.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partnering directly with the firm's Partners on fund-level initiatives, financial projects, and strategic accounting priorities
• Owning the fund's financial records, including billing, payments, and investment transactions, and driving key accounting and reporting projects for the Private Equity Fund
• Driving the day-to-day accounting close process and ensuring the outside accountants have accurate, timely materials to complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual firm books and records
• Assisting with portfolio company quarterly portfolio company valuations and Limited and General Partner communications
• Overseeing accounts payable and expense administration, including travel and related expenses for the Partners
• Building and maintaining the reporting and governance infrastructure used to track portfolio company performance
• Preparing the firm's annual operating budget
• Manage firm debt and working capital line set up and compliance
• Delivering ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to the Partners on portfolio company performance
• Overseeing payroll processing in coordination with the firm's payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely payment for all employees

Skills

Verbal & written communications

Prioritization

Organization

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA a plus

Tools

General ledger software

Accounting software

Job description

Company:

Akmazo Capital is a growing private equity firm built by a team of accomplished technology operating executives turned investors. Our operating model is focused on rolling up our sleeves and helping to build alongside management teams at some of the most exciting companies in the technology sector. We move fast, think like owners, and back our people the same way we back our portfolio companies. We are a highly collaborative team where every voice is heard, every contribution moves the needle, and we win when everyone is focused on the same clear goals.

Schedule & Location:

This position has a hybrid-office requirements in our Newton/Rte. 128 office location for three to four days a week (Fridays off), with opportunity to work from home one day per week.

Position:

We are seeking an experienced finance/accounting leader to own day-to-day fund accounting and financial operations for our Private Equity Fund. Partnering closely with our outside accounting and fund administrator, the successful candidate will take the lead on the firm's books and records, financial reporting, investment valuation/communication and portfolio company financial oversight. This is a high-visibility role for a hands-on professional who wants direct exposure to fund finance and the inner workings of a private equity firm, with real opportunity to grow in scope alongside the fund.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partnering directly with the firm's Partners on fund-level initiatives, financial projects, and strategic accounting priorities
• Owning the fund's financial records, including billing, payments, and investment transactions, and driving key accounting and reporting projects for the Private Equity Fund
• Driving the day-to-day accounting close process and ensuring the outside accountants have accurate, timely materials to complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual firm books and records
• Assisting with portfolio company quarterly portfolio company valuations and Limited and General Partner communications
• Overseeing accounts payable and expense administration, including travel and related expenses for the Partners
• Building and maintaining the reporting and governance infrastructure used to track portfolio company performance
• Preparing the firm's annual operating budget
• Manage firm debt and working capital line set up and compliance
• Delivering ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to the Partners on portfolio company performance
• Overseeing payroll processing in coordination with the firm's payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely payment for all employees

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally within a private equity, financial services, or investment management environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to flourish in a collaborative, team office environment
• Experience with financial reporting and standard general ledger packages
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA a plus

Pay:

$90,000 - $125,000 depending on experience (equivalent of ~$110,000 - $140,000 annual salary translated for a four-day work week)