Finance Manager, Carried Interest & GP Services (Private Equity) | Boston / hybrid

A top-tier global private equity firm is seeking a Finance Manager, Carried Interest & GP Services to join its Boston-based finance team. This role supports General Partner and carried interest entities and offers hands-on exposure to partnership accounting, carried interest administration, tax reporting, and senior leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced partnership accountant looking to step into a high-visibility, analytically rigorous role within a world-class private equity platform.

This role is best suited for a high-performing audit or partnership accounting professional with exposure to private equity, alternative investments, or complex partnership structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly carried interest income allocations and distribution calculations
• Manage capital accounts for carry participants and monitor clawback exposure
• Review U.S. taxable income allocations and oversee Schedule K-1 delivery
• Support international tax reporting and related compliance initiatives
• Review GP and carry entity books, cash reconciliations, and system tie-outs
• Assist with consolidation into the management company under U.S. GAAP
• Prepare analyses and materials for senior management
• Support systems and process improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• CPA strongly preferred
• Professional accounting experience with U.S. partnerships
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Private equity, venture capital, or alternative investment experience strongly preferred; experience at a top-tier fund administrator supporting complex structures is also welcomed.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and partnership accounting
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Investran or similar systems a plus
• Highly detail-oriented, discreet, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders

Why This Role

• Join a globally respected private equity firm with an outstanding culture
• High-impact role with senior-level exposure
• Strong work-life balance for the industry
• Excellent compensation, benefits, and long-term upside
• Typical workload is 40–45 hours per week, with peak periods reaching ~50–55 hours; no weekend work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary + Annual Bonus: ~30%–35%
• Profit Sharing: 5%–10% (eligible after 2 years)
• 401(k) Match: Dollar-for-dollar up to $12,000
• Benefits: 100% employer-paid healthcare, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, fully paid parental leave