Senior Associate, Corporate Controllership
: Job Details :

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 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.

The Senior Associate, Corporate Controllership will be responsible for closing, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting for the Firm's Americas corporate entities as well as maintaining the books and records and monitoring of balance sheets.

Job Skills and Abilities:

* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal;

* High attention to detail;

* Results oriented and innovative;

* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;

* Continuous improvement mentality; and

* Strives in a collegial and team environment.

Responsibilities:

* Comprehensive oversight of assigned management company entities;

* Analyze financial data for accuracy, exception, and trends;

* Prepare the general ledger closing including quarterly Profit and Loss Account and balance sheet reconciliations;

* Calculate depreciation;

* Preparation of financials;

* Work on fund expense allocations and collaborate on intercompany reimbursements;

* Collaborate on the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors;

* Work in partnership with various businesses to ensure that divisional P&Ls are properly stated;

* Work with management to improve processes associated with cash transactions;

* Participate in the annual budgeting process;

* Produce reporting on historical budget data for presentations; and

* Identify improvement opportunities and partner across teams to propose and implement solutions.

Additional Skills:

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams;

* Experience with financial platforms, e.g., Dynamics, Concur, Management Reporter; and

* Proficiency in working with large datasets and experience providing data to management for decision making.

Education:

* Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Accounting or Finance

Experience:

* 5-8 Years of experience in Finance and Controllership; Private Equity experience is a plus, but is not required

#LI-Hybrid