Senior Associate, Fund Accounting

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
105K-115K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Perform fund accounting, financial and client reporting for fund-of-funds and private credit vehicles. Handle quarter-end review, distribution recommendations, cash management, coordinate with fund administrators and auditors, compile regulatory filing data, and support closings and internal partners to ensure timely deliverables.
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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, which translates to 3-4 days minimum per week in the office.
 

HarbourVest Partners is seeking a Senior Associate on the Fund Accounting and Administration team. This role involves all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and client reporting tasks for fund of funds and private credit investment vehicles. The Senior Associate will also handle cash management, work with external auditors, and manage third-party service providers.
 

The ideal candidate is someone who has:
  • A technical understanding of US GAAP, it’s application to asset management (specifically fund of funds and private credit), and the ability to apply GAAP concepts to sophisticated transactions and complex fund structures

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and is detail oriented. Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to multitask are critical

  • Experience in coordinating the day-to-day operations with fund administrators, including communications for capital calls, distributions, redemptions, and financial reporting and monitoring of critical metrics

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, manage production calendars across multiple participants & interested parties

  • A proactive, can-do attitude to ensure all reporting and deliverables are completed in line with agreed timelines
     

What you will do:
  • First level review of the quarter end close, financial reporting, and capital account statements for your Funds

  • Prepare distribution recommendations working closely with portfolio management, investment operations and the treasury function

  • Work closely with various internal partners to ensure an efficent operating model is in place for the credit funds

  • Assist Fund Controller with matters related to closings and terms of legal documents

  • Compile financial information for purposes of regulatory filings (i.e., Form ADV/PF)

  • And other responsibilities as required
     

Education Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree majoring in accounting/finance, CPA preferred
     

Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in public and/or private accounting focused on the asset management industry, preferably with fund of funds or private credit fund experience.
     

Base Salary Range:

$105,000.00 - $115,000.00
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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 eligibility, total compensation may include participation in long-term reward programs (typically for more senior-level roles). We also offer a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits as well as well-being 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.

Skills Required

  • 4+ years of experience in public and/or private accounting focused on asset management (fund of funds or private credit preferred).
  • Technical understanding of US GAAP and its application to asset management and complex fund structures.
  • Experience coordinating day-to-day operations with fund administrators including capital calls, distributions, redemptions, and financial reporting.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented and able to multitask.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage production calendars across participants.
  • Proactive, can-do attitude to meet reporting and deliverable timelines.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • CPA credential.

HarbourVest Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HarbourVest Partners and has not been reviewed or approved by HarbourVest Partners.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
904 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

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.

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