Assistant Controller

Job Description Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.
We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.
Position Summary
We are seeking a diligent and knowledgeable Assistant Controller to oversee all aspects of financial analysis, accounting, taxation, treasury functions, internal controls, external auditors, and third-party service providers. Review involves completeness of reconciliation, supporting files and relies upon Assistant Controller’s knowledge of the investment portfolio and complex fund structures / rebalancing concept.
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Key Responsibilities
• Financial Reporting: 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.
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Qualifications
• 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.

Salary Range

This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.