In the first 180 days, we would like you to:Gain an understanding of CI and the Connecticut Bioscience Innovation Fund (the $204 million fund CI manages)Gain an understanding of our internal controls and enabling legislationUnderstand the role of CI's Finance and Audit CommitteesReview and understand our previous audited financial statementsTake ownership of CI's general accounting and financial reporting activitiesResponsibilitiesAccountingOwn investment accounting across our venture portfolio and accounting in security investmentsTimely creation and dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external financial statements, reconciliations of accounts and performance reportsPrepare bank reconciliations and journal entriesPrepare balance sheet reconciliationsReview accounts and reconcile monthly, ensuring balances and activity are properly supportedAssist with valuation processes and support audit and tax deliverablesAssist on property tax assessments and valuations, insurance risk and claims, property additions, and dispositionsReview capital activity, allocations, and waterfall calculationsEstablish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and coordinate external review of these systems and controls including performance of internal audit functions of CI's financial recordsPartner cross-functionally with investment and operations teams on ad hoc projects and process improvementsFinancial Reporting & AnalysisSupport financial planning and budget management functions for operating companies including monitoring and analyzing results against budget and preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts. Help prepare CI's monthly board and lender reporting packagesParticipate in CI's annual budgeting processPerform analysis on CI's capital needs to fuel our investments, cash management, and equity recapitalization eventsMinimum Qualifications5-10 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or transaction advisory work supporting the investment management industry (venture capital, investment banking, banking, private equity, or hedge fund)Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related fieldMastery of Microsoft Excel and some modeling skillsHigh emotional quotient (EQ) and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of an organizationSuperior storytelling, financial acumen, and data visualization skillsPreferred QualificationsCPA or CFA a plus, but not requiredMBA a plus, but not requiredPersonal CharacteristicsYou are for an inquisitive, self-motivated person who is excited about a high-growth environmentYou balance a highly positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to roll-up-your sleeves, allowing you to seamlessly function as a strong technical contributor, organized project leader, and compassionate managerYou are upbeat and handle stress with a sense of humor, while you are also able to bear down and grind it out when a tight deadline or massive amounts of work come in the door.