Associate, GP Reporting

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About the position

Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Controller, GP Reporting, the Associate, GP Reporting will be an integral member of the GP Reporting team. This position is exposed to multiple areas of financial reporting and accounting within a growing and dynamic private equity environment. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and have a positive attitude and strong work ethic. The candidate should be highly adaptable to change and shifting priorities and demonstrate strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. While this individual may choose to work from the Boston office, PSG is open to fully remote candidates for this position. The pay range for this position is \$80,000 to \$90,000 annually. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of and enhancements to various quarterly and annual financial reports
  • Ownership of individually assigned funds, including:
  • Capital calls and distributions
  • Journal entries
  • Partner inquires & ad-hoc requests
  • Cash flow monitoring, tracking, reconciling, and forecasting
  • Ad-hoc reporting, special projects, and miscellaneous responsibilities
  • Interface with tax professionals and understand tax issues
  • Interaction and coordination with the fund accounting and management company teams as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred. MSA and/or CPA a plus.
  • Must have 1-3 years of related experience.
  • Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and independently as needed.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working within public accounting, financial services or private equity/partnership-based industries preferred.
  • Experience with general ledger accounting systems preferred.
  • Experience with Investran and Workday desirable, but not required.
  • GAAP financial reporting experience / partnership accounting experience desirable.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid for 100% by PSG
  • Retirement savings plan with PSG match contribution and discretionary profit sharing
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance policies
  • Flexible spending accounts for health, commuting, and dependent care
  • Competitive paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Partnership with Maven for family planning and parenthood support, support including fertility & family building, maternity & newborn care, and parenting & pediatrics
  • Personal training sessions with our Director of Health & Fitness
  • Beautiful office space in the Fenway area with a state-of-the-art gym
  • Lunch 3x/week, snacks, coffee, and other beverages available to all employees
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