Fund Operations, Manager

Petra Funds Group is a single source provider for the fund administration and fund infrastructure needs of Private Equity and Debt Funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the US and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who have spent years working inside of asset managers is what truly differentiates us.

Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.

About The Role:

Our Client is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager to join their Accounting Operations team in Boston. The Fund Accounting Operations Team is a group of functional teams that perform operational processes on a centralized basis for all funds using a consistent, standardized approach. As a member of Accounting Operations Team, the Assistant Director supports the department by performing, on a cross-fund basis, the review of a variety of operational workflows processed by the team. The Assistant Director is also responsible for developing the team and managing workload. These include, but are not limited to: Review of fund expense allocations; generation and review of capital account statements, distribution notices, and quarterly reports; processing of cashflow-related data; running reports to satisfy client and regulatory requests; and other functions involving data input, systems uploads, report generation/review, and data reconciliation.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for supervising the distribution centralized operation team to ensure completion of work assigned by following standardized procedures, workflows and templates
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards applicable to the Operations team, including creation of a standard documentation package clearly evidencing work performed, conclusions reached, and signoff
• Coordinate team members’ priorities to ensure timely reporting to stakeholders
• Coordinate and review work product of team members to ensure accuracy of work
• Train team members regarding technical requirements of each fund/account as well as processes
• Prepare analysis for various internal and external requests
• Handle other ad-hoc responsibilities as required

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of 5 years of operational or financial service experience
• High level of attention to detail and desire to continuously learn
• Excellent at problem solving and possess analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work towards and meet pre-established deadlines and/or turnaround times
• Strong work ethic and collaborative approach
• Ability to perform processes across a broad and diverse set of funds, applying knowledge learned in one fund to similar funds within the complex
• Strong technical accounting knowledge

Salary Range

At Petra Funds Group, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The compensation range for this position is $102,000 - $153,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

How We Care 

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include: 

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan. *
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.  
• Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance. 

*Funded amount is prorated for new hires. 

What We’re Proud Of 

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience: 

• Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture. 
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.