Financial Director
Private Equity, boston, ma, United States
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