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.
The ideal candidate is someone who is: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
Skills Required
- 7-10 years relevant accounting experience
- Technical expertise in private equity and investment company accounting
- Experience preparing or reviewing quarterly NAV calculations, reconciliations, and investment valuations
- Experience preparing quarterly and annual reporting including capital account statements and audited financial statements under US GAAP and/or IFRS
- High level of attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
- BS/BA in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting (or equivalent)
HarbourVest Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives are portrayed as strong in certain teams and senior roles, with high bonus potential contributing meaningfully to total compensation. Overall packages can feel solid where variable pay is emphasized.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP, wellness programs, and fitness reimbursement. U.S. coverage explicitly includes domestic partners.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, bereavement leave, paid volunteer time, and U.S. emergency back‑up childcare. These supports are positioned as competitive for the sector.
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What We Do
HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with 40 years of experience and more than $92 billion assets under management as of December 31, 2021. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit.
