HarbourVest Partners · 22 hours ago
Assistant Director, Fund Accounting
Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expHarbourVest Partners is a global firm dedicated to providing impactful solutions to clients and investing partners. They are seeking an Assistant Director, Fund Accounting to manage financial analysis, accounting, taxation, and treasury functions for their fund vehicles, while collaborating with a team of professionals and external service providers.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Responsible for quarter end financial reporting and accounting with understanding of the underlying investments and practical expedient valuation
Review of rebalance template for subsequent closes
Review quarterly/annual financial documents are in accordance with US GAAP, Lux GAAP and other local GAAP as needed
Responsible for daily NAV review of open-ended Fund vehicles, researching and raising items to the appropriate HVP or TPA contact
Work on fund structures, underlying investments profiles, carry calculations and Fund’s governing agreements
Conduct technical accounting research and ensure appropriate application to Fund and underlying investments
Strong interaction with third party fund administrator, external auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers
Audit coordination with external service providers, key contact/owner
Coordination with Fund level debt closing and reporting. Coordination with Tax Advisors on tax provision – current and deferred
Knowledge of SOC 1 reports and controls
Prepare Fund’s cash flow analysis, and quarterly expense accruals
Review/coordination with internal Director of Operations and Portfolio Management team to assess different sources and uses of liquidity, and of payments with HVP Treasury and Fund Administrator
Understand component of Fund’s and underlying investment performance measurements
Prepare and review Fund return/performance analyses, break down fund performance to assist/field client, portfolio management and/or consultant inquiries
Experience leading TPA relationships including agreeing to and supervising important metrics
Lead/discuss analyses for the Fund’s Portfolio Management and Controller
Ability to coordinate/respond to Ad Hoc Senior Management and client inquiries
And other responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Approximately 8 to 10 years of private equity, semi-liquid product or infrastructure/real assets accounting experience
Independent and has strong accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented with proven communication skills
Proficient with Excel
Responsible for quarter end financial reporting and accounting with understanding of the underlying investments and practical expedient valuation
Review of rebalance template for subsequent closes
Review quarterly/annual financial documents are in accordance with US GAAP, Lux GAAP and other local GAAP as needed
Responsible for daily NAV review of open-ended Fund vehicles, researching and raising items to the appropriate HVP or TPA contact
Work on fund structures, underlying investments profiles, carry calculations and Fund's governing agreements
Conduct technical accounting research and ensure appropriate application to Fund and underlying investments
Strong interaction with third party fund administrator, external auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers
Audit coordination with external service providers, key contact/owner
Coordination with Fund level debt closing and reporting
Coordination with Tax Advisors on tax provision – current and deferred
Knowledge of SOC 1 reports and controls
Prepare Fund's cash flow analysis, and quarterly expense accruals
Review/coordination with internal Director of Operations and Portfolio Management team to assess different sources and uses of liquidity, and of payments with HVP Treasury and Fund Administrator
Understand component of Fund's and underlying investment performance measurements
Prepare and review Fund return/performance analyses, break down fund performance to assist/field client, portfolio management and/or consultant inquiries
Experience leading TPA relationships including agreeing to and supervising important metrics
Lead/discuss analyses for the Fund's Portfolio Management and Controller
Ability to coordinate/respond to Ad Hoc Senior Management and client inquiries
8-10 Years experience
Preferred
Private and/or public prior experience
Private Credit and Fund of Funds experience preferred
Understanding of Investran, eFront and Great Plains accounting software a plus
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a major in Accounting, CPA Preferred
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
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