Finance Manager

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Company Background

We are a $600 million private equity firm headquartered in New York City specializing in lower and middle market private equity co-investments and direct investments. We are unique in the industry as a minority-owned firm focused on supporting minority- and/or women-led firms and companies. We have made over 30 investments in sectors ranging from middle market software, niche industrial companies and business services.

Role & Responsibilities

The firm seeks a Finance Manager whose main responsibilities will be i) assisting the investment team with quarterly valuations and investor reporting; ii) working with external fund management company on cash management, accounting and investor support; and iii) maintaining and updating firm marketing materials.

Specifically, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the following:

Portfolio Valuation & Reporting

• Interfacing with portfolio companies to gather performance data
• Completing quarterly portfolio company valuations and return calculations
• Writing and distributing summary reports to investor base

Finance Support

• Completing quarterly management company and fund financial statements
• Supporting external auditors during annual audit process
• Interfacing with external compliance and legal partners
• Management and oversight of portfolio capital calls and distributions
• Tax, insurance and legal support and oversight

Marketing Support

• Maintaining the firm’s investor marketing materials (e.g., pitch books, website, LinkedIn)
• Leading the preparation of annual meeting materials and planning
• Correspondence and updates to current and prospective investors (e.g., quarterly emails, CRM)
• Management of the investor portal (e.g., DDQ, PPM, other fund documents)

Experience and Skills Desired

The ideal candidate would have the following work experience:

• Prior experience in accounting-related, investor relations, operations or back-office support roles

The ideal candidate would have the following:

• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in accounting and finance concepts
• Strong interpersonal communication style
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Effective time management skills
• Strong ethical business judgement
• Extensive background check and outstanding references