HarbourVest Partners · 7 hours ago
Assistant Controller
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expHarbourVest Partners is a global firm with a collaborative culture, seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee financial analysis and accounting functions. The role involves managing financial reporting, compliance with GAAP standards, and maintaining relationships with auditors and third-party service providers.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Oversee month/quarter-end pricing, financial reporting, and accounting for funds, ensuring a deep understanding of underlying investments
Review quarterly rebalance templates and mechanics, as well as management and incentive fee calculations
Ensure quarterly and annual financial statements comply with US GAAP, Lux GAAP, and other applicable standards
Coordinate technical accounting research and apply findings to fund and investment activities
Maintain relationships and coordinate audits with third-party fund administrators, external auditors, and tax advisers
Prepare and analyze fund cash flow, oversee operating cash, and coordinate payments and liquidity assessments with internal and external teams
Compile and review financial information for regulatory filings (e.g., Form ADV/PF, Annex IV), and respond to ad hoc senior management and client inquiries
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fielding questions and supporting portfolio management and controller analyses
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of owning the day-to-day operations with fund administrators, including communications for capital calls, distributions, redemptions, and financial reporting
8-12 Years of private equity, semi-liquid / retail product, SEC registered product, or infrastructure/real assets accounting and reporting experience
Cultivate strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners
Communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively across all audiences
Proactive approach, forward thinker who can set and lead a project to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience; CPA required
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tricia Mackechnie
Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer
Aliza Firestone-Goren
Senior Vice President
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