Director, Private Markets, Timber and Agriculture

Manulife-posted 6 days ago
Full-time • Director
Hybrid • Boston, MA
5,001-10,000 employees
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Reporting to AVP – Private Markets Operations, the Director, Private Markets, Timber and Agriculture, will oversee the accuracy of the books and records of the Timber and Agriculture Funds through coordination with the Fund Administrators and responsible for the coordination of quarterly reporting to the Fund’s investors. The incumbent will be responsible for daily functions to support the building of the accounting record for Timber and Agriculture funds, Co-Investments and Holding Companies. The position requires close collaboration with teams across Investment Operations, Front Office, Tax, Legal, and Compliance to maintain operational excellence and deliver accurate, high-quality reporting. The Private Markets Investment Operations team supports operations for private assets including mortgages, private debt, fixed income, real estate, private equity, Infrastructure, Timber and Agriculture, as well as third-party alternative investment funds and separately managed accounts.

  • Review quarterly financial statements for a variety of investment structures (LPs, LLCs, Corps, REITs, Separate Accounts)
  • Review advisory fee calculations on a quarterly basis such as account management fees, incentive fees, portfolio development fees, disposition fees, separate account advisory fees
  • Prepare and review performance reporting metrics, such as return composites, Board Reports, and NCREIF submissions
  • Responsible for the review of capital calls, distribution calculations, and rebalancing of the Timber and Agriculture Funds.
  • Support the General Account team, in reviewing and approving monthly reporting and reconciliations under IFRS and USGAAP, as well as working with the team to implement accounting policy changes for IFRS and USGAAP. Also ensure compliance with SOX and assist with yearly internal audit requests and walkthroughs
  • Oversight and escalated clearance of issues arising in the recon between the administrator and Manulife’s Internal Book of Record.
  • Timely and accurate production and coordination of the quarterly client reporting process in conjunction with the front office, finance, performance, and the administrator.
  • Quality control and tolerance check all client reporting before publication to investors.
  • Act as a liaison between the internal finance group and the administrator to ensure timely issuance of financial reporting data and other requests.
  • Adherence to internal policies and procedures. Ensure the team is operating under the strongest control environment and that tasks are completed within procedures and controls, including the usage of proper escalation protocols.
  • Work closely with management to implement business strategy.
  • Strong contributions in projects, new initiatives, and technology development.
  • Provide Admin data to support the front office, finance, compliance, and internal leadership requests.
  • 7 – 10 years of Alternative Investment Experience in fund accounting, fund administration, or operations.
  • Accounting or Finance degree, additional degree or accreditation is preferred (CPA, MSA, MST, MBA)
  • Previous investment accounting experience with exposure to foreign currencies, consolidations, partnerships, REITs, IFRS/IAS
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Must have the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with people at all levels and different functions throughout the organization and with external partners.
  • Strong planning, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Solution oriented
  • Progressive experience in Private Markets Funds, Private Equity, Infrastructure, Fixed Income, Middle Office Operations
  • Management and Leadership Ability to work effectively within a matrixed, geographically dispersed team and leverage knowledge across the organization
  • Proven leadership and management skills in achieving departmental, project and individual objectives, and in developing staff.
  • Results oriented - ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
  • Excellent manager capability and experience facilitating and promoting high team engagement
  • Excellent knowledge of Information systems audit methodologies, control frameworks, risk management practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Timber and agriculture accounting experience a plus.
  • Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
  • Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
  • We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
  • Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
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