Assistant Director, Fund Oversight

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.

HarbourVest Partners (HVP) is seeking an Assistant Director with approximately 7-10 years of accounting experience. The Assistant Director, Fund Oversight will work closely with an experienced group of professionals to support the end-to-end oversight of a diverse group of private equity funds.

• High quality administrative and organizational skills; strong attention to detail

• Ability to perform independently and as part of a team

• Ability to manage several priorities in a fast paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Effective at building positive relationships across an organization.

• Possesses strong technical expertise in private equity and investment company accounting.

• Support oversight of assigned funds throughout the quarterly reporting lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in compliance with governing documents.

• Review and/or prepare:

  • Quarterly NAV calculations

  • All supporting accounting documentation and reconciliations

  • Investment valuations

  • Quarterly and annual reporting, including capital account statements and audited financial statements under US GAAP and/or IFRS

  • Ad hoc reporting and client information requests

• Find opportunities to enhance efficiency, controls, scalability, and data quality.

• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

• High level of attention to detail with the understanding of the big picture.

• Excellent at problem solving and possess analytical skills with a strong attention to detail

• Ability to work towards and meet pre-established deadlines and/or turnaround times

• Strong work ethic and collaborative approach

• Ability to perform processes across a broad and diverse set of funds, applying knowledge learned in one fund to similar funds within the complex

• Strong technical accounting knowledge

• BS/BA (or European equivalent) – Business - Finance, Economics or Accounting

• 7-10 Years relevant experience