RA Capital Management is a multistage investment manager dedicated to evidence-based investing in public and private healthcare and life science companies developing drugs, medical devices and diagnostics. Our flexible strategy allows us to provide seed funding to start-ups and lead private, IPO and follow-on financings for our portfolio companies, thereby driving value creation from idea inception through commercialization. The Fund Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will have the dual responsibility of supporting our commitment-based funds and taking the lead on several financial reporting tasks.
About The Role
- Maintain internal accounting records in accordance with US GAAP
- Coordinate with fund administrator to ensure timely and accurate record keeping and reconciliations. Assist in quarterly fund admin reporting review.
- Prepare performance reporting packages (IRR, TVPI, MOIC, etc.)
- Prepare internal shadow workbook, including NAV & management fee calculations.
- Coordinate the collection of quarterly financials/KPIs and maintain private investment portfolio company data
- Assist in year-end audits and tax filings.
- Assist with various financial reporting efforts, including quarterly investor letters, portfolio attribution, tax analysis, financial statements, marketing workbooks, and other performance reports.
- Assist in responding to investor requests and be responsible for reviewing audit confirmations responses from fund admin.
- Coordinate and initial review of investor reporting, including capital call notices, distribution notices, partnership capital account statements and other ad hoc requests.
- Support finance team with other requests from various groups, including Investor Relations and Compliance. Ensure accurate and seamless distribution of financial data for the portfolio and funds.
Requirements - This position offers excellent opportunities in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with the below:
- 3-5 years of experience, preferably with a CPA
- Fund accounting experience, preferably with close-end funds; hedge fund experience is a plus
- Direct experience with tax and audit, large accounting firm experience preferred
- Strong team player with superior communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written); motivated; demonstrate leadership abilities
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Thorough and meticulous with a high level of attention to detail
- Demonstrate leadership ability and initiative
- Ability to multitask with strong time management skills to meet multiple deadlines
- Strong process management skills
- Experience with Ipreo and Tradar a plus
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule at our Boston office
