Financial Director

Private Equity; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking a Finance Director to oversee fund accounting and investor reporting. The role demands strong technical expertise, with responsibilities including quarterly NAV reporting, managing audits, and collaborating with investor relations. Candidates should have 10+ years in private equity or investment management, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and preferably hold CPA or CFA designations. This position offers substantial exposure within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in private equity, investment management, or public accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of fund accounting, valuation, and investor reporting.
• Experience managing third-party administrators and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly NAV reporting and capital account statements for investors.
• Review financial statements, management fee calculations, carried interest allocations.
• Manage year-end audit process and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

Private equity experience

Fund accounting knowledge

Investor reporting

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CFA

Job description

A leading global private investment platform is seeking a Finance Director to oversee fund accounting, investor reporting, and operational finance for its technology-focused investment strategy. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, offering significant exposure across fund operations, investment teams, and investor relations.

The Finance Director will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, providing oversight of financial reporting, valuation processes, fund flows, audits, and third-party administrators. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to drive process improvements in a sophisticated investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly NAV reporting and capital account statements for investors
• Review financial statements, management fee calculations, carried interest allocations, and investor deliverables
• Manage year-end audit process and coordinate with external auditors
• Oversee third-party fund administrators across reporting and operational workflows
• Monitor fund liquidity, capital calls, distributions, and cash management
• Partner with deal teams and CFO on quarterly portfolio company valuation analysis and prepare materials for Valuation Committee review
• Analyze portfolio company financials in advance of quarterly portfolio reviews
• Collaborate with Investor Relations on presentation materials, investor communications, due diligence responses, and fundraising documentation
• Ensure compliance with partnership agreements and analyze fund activity accordingly
• Lead process improvements, reporting automation initiatives, and operational enhancements
• Respond to limited partner inquiries and ad hoc reporting requests

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in private equity, investment management, or public accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of fund accounting, valuation, and investor reporting
• Experience managing third-party administrators and audit processes
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical ability and sound professional judgment
• Effective communicator with ability to collaborate across teams and senior leadership
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solutions-driven approach

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred