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Portfolio Accountant - Venture Capital
Boston, MA | Onsite
Compensation: Up to $90,000 base salary plus annual bonus and top-tier benefits.
A leading venture capital investment firm is seeking a Portfolio Accountant to join its growing finance team. This position provides broad exposure to fund accounting, portfolio reporting, valuations, investor reporting, fund operations, and strategic finance initiatives across a diversified portfolio of venture-backed companies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting or finance professional seeking exposure to the venture capital industry while working alongside experienced finance and investment professionals.
Fund & Portfolio Accounting
- Assist with quarterly and annual fund reporting processes.
- Support annual audits and preparation of financial reporting deliverables.
- Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and analyses across multiple investment vehicles.
- Monitor portfolio company financial information and maintain reporting databases.
- Participate in recurring portfolio review and reporting processes.
Valuation & Investment Support
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly portfolio valuations.
- Work closely with finance and investment teams to gather and analyze portfolio company information.
- Prepare supporting analyses used in internal reporting and investment review presentations.
- Maintain investment activity records and supporting documentation.
Fund Operations
- Support capital call, distribution, and cash management activities.
- Assist with management fee calculations and fund expense allocations.
- Help analyze fund activity for compliance with governing agreements and internal policies.
- Work with internal teams and external service providers on ongoing operational matters.
Investor Reporting
- Assist with preparation of investor reporting packages and fundraising materials.
- Support responses to investor information requests and due diligence inquiries.
- Maintain data and reporting schedules utilized by investor relations and finance teams.
Process Improvement & Technology
- Participate in projects focused on improving reporting efficiency and data quality.
- Assist with implementation of technology solutions, automation initiatives, and AI-enabled tools across the finance organization.
- Support enhancement of reporting workflows and analytical capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a strong academic record.
- Public accounting, audit, fund accounting, financial reporting, or finance experience preferred.
- Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exposure to alternative investments, venture capital, private equity, or investment management is a plus.
- Experience with reporting and accounting platforms such as Investran, Workiva, or similar systems is beneficial but not required.
- Opportunity to gain direct exposure to venture capital investing and portfolio operations.
- Broad experience across fund accounting, valuations, investor reporting, and fund operations.
- Collaborative team environment with direct interaction with senior finance professionals.
- Competitive compensation package including bonus and exceptional benefits.
- Strong long-term growth potential within a highly respected investment platform.
Compensation: Up to $90,000 base salary plus annual bonus.
Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings plan, generous PTO, and a best-in-class employee benefits package.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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Salary : $75,000 - $90,000