Job Number: 17053
Functional Area: Other
Department: MIT Investment Management Company
School Area: Executive Vice President
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

HEAD OF FINANCIAL AND FAIR VALUE REPORTING, MIT Investment Company (MITIMCo)-Operations Team, to lead the Finance and Accounting Team and serve as a key member of the valuation and operations management committees.  Will be responsible for audits for MIT investments and MITIMCo-managed investment affiliate (currently twelve entities); ensure valuations are consistent with fair value and monitored and maintained consistent with valuation policy; administer appraisal and internal processes related to Cambridge real estate (RE) and certain closely held endowed assets; liaise with MIT tax department and external tax preparers to ensure filed returns are timely and accurate; act as internal subject matter expert on UBIT issues related to global investments and Cambridge RE activities; review rating agency filings; prepare external surveys related to NACUBO, Cambridge Associates, etc.; regulatory reporting; monitor MIT's investment policy limits; map fund fee calcs to liquidity model inputs and maintain attribute; coordinate Ops back-up program for oversight over liquidating managers; assist investment staff with generating and modeling fee calculations; partner on performing financial/accounting analysis on active and prospective external funds; and liaise with MIT’s Controller’s Office on matters related to investment accounting with respect to MIT’s general ledger. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: 

B.S. in accounting, finance, or related field; eight years’ asset management accounting experience (liquid and illiquid strategies); excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, managerial, and leadership skills; expert-level knowledge of GAAP accounting requirements and tax rules as applied to investment companies and private fund structures; experience managing performance reporting; ability to organize/manage multiple projects and prioritize competing needs; strong Microsoft Office skills; and keen judgment.  CPA strongly preferred.  Understanding of real estate operating and development activities a plus. Job #17053-Q   

1/29/19

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.