HarbourVest Partners
Senior Vice President, Head of Valuations
Boston · Exec
Sponsorship not specified$285k-$310kDetected 30 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingValuationPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationGAAPIFRSFinancial ReportingCFA
About the role
- 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.
- HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Own and continuously evolve HarbourVest's fair valuation framework across all investments, crafting methodology standards, governance, documentation, testing, and ongoing process enhancements.
- Coordinate and manage third-party valuation providers, including onboarding, performance oversight, challenge processes, and long-term vendor strategy.
- Partner across Fund Accounting, Reporting, Legal, Compliance, and Investment teams to embed valuation insight into NAV processes, financial reporting, investor communications, and board materials across a diverse range of fund structures.
- Lead valuation governance forums and support fund board reporting, ensuring clarity, rigor, and defensibility of valuation decisions involving all HarbourVest products.
- Build, lead, and encourage a high-performing valuation team, strengthening the platform for future growth while developing outstanding talent and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Continue to develop the function into a world-class capability with scalable governance, policies, and operating models supporting business growth, product innovation, and more frequent valuation cycles.
Requirements
- Consistent track record to review sophisticated valuation models and methodologies (e.g., DCF, market approach) and assess valuation risk.
- Experience handling and challenging third-party valuation agents and fund administrators.
- Proven ability in leading teams, influencing senior decision-makers, and operating with a high degree of independence, judgment, and accountability.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical valuation concepts for executive, client, and board-level audiences.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Deep and credible expertise related to valuation, accounting, audit, or asset management, with important leadership exposure across illiquid and alternative assets including private equity, private credit, and infrastructure.
- Shown technical grounding in US GAAP or equivalent (and familiarity with IFRS is an advantage) and fair value accounting for Level 3 assets.
- Proven record with valuation and governance across registered investment companies, evergreen vehicles, and closed-end private fund structures, including strong understanding of SEC Rule 2a-5 and related valuation frameworks.
- Education Preferred
- Experience
- 15+ years of experience in valuation, audit, or fund accounting within alternative investments, asset management, or a top valuation firm, with relevant leadership experience spanning private equity, private credit, infrastructure instruments across open-ended and closed-ended products within a diverse set of fund structures.
- #LI-Hybrid
- Base Salary Range
Nice to have
- MBA, CPA, and/or CFA or equivalent experience preferred
Compensation
- $285,000.00 - $310,000.00
- 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, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
- 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.
Benefits
- Set the vision for HarbourVest's valuation function.
- Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography.
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