Harvard Management Company

About Harvard Management Company

Formed in 1974, Harvard Management Company (“HMC”) manages Harvard University's endowment and related financial assets. Our singular mission is to help ensure Harvard University has the financial resources to maintain and expand its leadership in teaching, learning, and research for future generations. The endowment is managed by a highly experienced generalist investment team whose members each take ownership of the entire portfolio, regardless of asset class. HMC's operational structure brings a wide range of expertise to our portfolio management. These functions include risk management, legal, compliance, finance and accounting, human resources and administrative services as well as information technology to develop and implement the systems necessary to support our investment activities. SUMMARY: This individual will play a key role on the Accounting & Finance team for the Natural Resources portfolio. This team is responsible for the accounting, valuation, and operations for a globally diversified portfolio of agricultural assets, with investments in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Australasia. Key responsibilities include maintaining accounting books & records, managing operational tasks, supporting portfolio valuation, and responding to reporting and audit inquiries. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain the integrity of portfolio accounting systems and general ledger records for the direct investment portfolio Ensure proper reconciliation of trade entry, accounting, and performance reporting systems Execute cash movements in coordination with custody operations personnel and ensure transactions are processed accurately and timely Review reconciliation reports and research and resolve discrepancies for valuations, cash, and loan balances Maintain the integrity of the various investment structures, including working with legal counsel, where needed, for documentation and updating and maintaining loan tables Support valuation of portfolio assets, including compiling of valuation model inputs, engaging third party property appraisers, and documenting all accounting and other adjustments to asset valuations Obtain and review financial statements for portfolio companies and assist in the analysis of these statements, with emphasis on valuation and audit Undertake Accounting, Finance, & Operations related special projects Required Skills Experience with illiquid and complex assets a plus (preferably Private Equity or Real Assets) Fundamental accounting knowledge required; knowledge of and demonstrated interest in financial markets and products; financial modeling skills and valuation methods Advanced ability with Microsoft Excel required and familiarity with PowerPoint Collaborative orientation and team player Unquestioned level of ethics and professionalism to work with confidential information Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Must be detail-oriented, communicate effectively, and demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation Required Experience BS in Accounting or Finance preferred, with excellent academic credentials 1-2 years of experience in fund or investment accounting and operations

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Legal Form: Company

Company Size: 501 - 1000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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