RA Capital Management is a multi-stage investment manager dedicated to evidence-based investing in public and private healthcare, life sciences, and planetary health companies. For more than 20 years, RA Capital creates and funds innovative companies, from private seed rounds to public follow-on financings, allowing management teams to drive value creation from inception through commercialization and beyond. RA Capital's knowledge engine is guided by our TechAtlas internal research division, and RA Ventures (RAven), RA Capital’s healthcare incubator, which offers entrepreneurs and innovators a collaborative and comprehensive platform to explore the novel and the re-imagined. RA Capital has more than 150 employees and over $10 billion in assets under management.

Overview

RA Capital’s Family Office and Partner Services team is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Bookkeeper to join its high-performing platform. This team provides bespoke financial operations and advisory support to the firm’s Founders, Partners, and Executive Officers.

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing bookkeeping, payment processing, account reconciliation, and other high-volume financial activities across multiple client entities. The role requires precision, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to interface with internal team members, clients, and external vendors with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Bookkeeping

• Review and process client invoices; assess urgency of action required to avoid fees or penalties.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external vendors to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare checks and process electronic payments through client payment platforms.
• Input vendor and invoice data in Eton Solutions and generate reports as needed.

Account Reconciliation & Maintenance

• Maintain and reconcile multiple accounts across various client entities.
• Track and implement billing address changes, autopay setups, and vendor notifications to ensure payment accuracy.
• Occasionally liaise with vendors to establish or terminate services for client needs (e.g., utilities, property services).

Client Support & Cashiering

• Process and track wire transfers, journals, and all monetary transactions with full reconciliation.
• Communicate with clients on billing or payment inquiries with a service-first mindset.
• Document procedures related to bill processing, reporting, and ad hoc requests.

Office Administration & Efficiency Projects

• Support scanning, document preparation, filing (digital and paper), and occasional phone support.
• Identify and propose workflow improvements to enhance technology use and internal efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar role; prior work in a family office or private client services environment is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA designation is desirable but not required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting methods and high-volume transaction processing.
• Experience with Eton Solutions or similar general ledger/performance reporting systems.
• Experience coordinating with external custodians is beneficial.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• Strong communication skills—both oral and written—with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated discretion, maturity, and sound judgment in handling sensitive client information.
• Familiarity with personal financial planning topics, including tax, trust, and insurance, is a plus.
• Proactive and continuously eager to learn, adapt, and improve existing processes.
• Must be based in the greater Boston area (no relocation provided)
• Must be willing to work on a hybrid schedule in our Boston office (4 days minimum)
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

 

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and dependable financial professional who delivers exceptional client service. They are hands-on, practical, and take pride in supporting ultra high-net-worth individuals with complex and evolving financial needs. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative family office platform at the intersection of private wealth and institutional-level financial sophistication.

​RA Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please reach out to careers@racap.com for assistance.