HarbourVest Partners · 1 day ago
Fund Accounting Manager (Boston or Dublin)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expHarbourVest Partners is a global firm that has been delivering impactful solutions for over forty years. They are seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to assist with the financial management of open-end fund vehicles, engaging in all aspects of financial analysis, accounting, and coordination with external service providers.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Responsible for month/quarter end pricing, financial reporting, and accounting with understanding of the underlying investments
Review of quarterly rebalance template, concept and mechanics, and of deal by deal carry calculations
Prepare and/or review covenant analyses for third party debt/line of credit, as well as quarterly/annual financial documents are in accordance with US GAAP, Lux GAAP and other local GAAP as needed
Work on fund structures, underlying investments profiles, promotes and Fund’s governing agreements
Conduct technical accounting research and ensure appropriate application to Fund and underlying investments
Strong interaction with third party fund administrator, external auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers
Audit coordination with external service providers, key contact/owner
Coordination with Fund level debt closing and reporting. Coordination with Tax Advisors on tax provision – current and deferred. Knowledge of SOC 1 reports and controls
Prepare Fund’s cash flow analysis, and quarterly expense accruals
Review/coordination with internal Director of Operations and Portfolio Management team to assess different sources and uses of liquidity, and of payments with HVP Treasury and Fund Administrator
Understand component of Fund’s and underlying investment performance measurements
Prepare and review Fund return/performance analyses, break down fund performance to assist/field client, portfolio management and/or consultant inquiries
Review calculations of retrocession, placement fees and rebates. Build and maintain relationships for all internal and external collaborators
Lead/discuss analyses for the Fund’s Portfolio Management and Controller
Compilation and review of financial information for the purposes of regulatory filing (i.e., Form ADV/PF, Annex IV)
Ability to coordinate/respond to Ad Hoc Senior Management and client inquiries
And other responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Approximately 8 to 10 years of private equity, semi-liquid product or infrastructure/real assets accounting experience
Strong accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented and proven communication skills
Computer literacy and proficient knowledge of Excel
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with major in Accounting
CPA required
Public and/or private prior experience
Open-end fund experience preferred
Understanding of Investran, Efront and Great Plains accounting software a plus
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term reward programs
Comprehensive total rewards package
Retirement
Health
Insurance
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Company
HarbourVest Partners
HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tricia Mackechnie
Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer
Aliza Firestone-Goren
Senior Vice President
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