HarbourVest Partners

HarbourVest Partners

Assistant Director, Corporate Controllership

Boston · Director

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$140kDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelHRISCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditVariance Analysis

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

  • Manage monthly close activities for assigned Americas corporate entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis.
  • Maintain strong balance sheet rigor through timely reconciliations, account ownership, and follow-up on balancing items.
  • Support internal controls, audit requests, regulatory compliance requirements, and documentation standards.
  • Partner with business teams to ensure cost center P&Ls and corporate entity results are complete, accurate, and well understood.
  • partner with collaborators to implement practical solutions.
  • Take on and support the review of new technologies, automation prospects, and AI-powered finance solutions.
  • Find opportunities to streamline close, reporting, cash recognition, and data processes; partner with collaborators to implement practical solutions.

Requirements

  • Comfort mentoring, reviewing, or supporting the development of less experienced team members.
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
  • 7-10 Years of experience in Finance and Controllership; Private Equity experience is a plus, but is not required.
  • Controls- and process-conscious perspective, with the ability to detect gaps, optimize workflows, and improve documentation.
  • Curiosity and flexibility regarding new technology, automation, data tools, and AI-enhanced finance solutions.

Nice to have

  • 7-10 Years of experience in Finance and Controllership
  • Private Equity experience is a plus, but is not required.

Skills

  • Outstanding abilities in both written and spoken communication.
  • Strong focus on accuracy.
  • Driven to deliver outcomes and inventive.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Continuous improvement mentality.
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting.
  • Experience participating in or owning portions of a monthly close process, ideally within a compressed close timeline.
  • Strong understanding of account reconciliations, balance sheet controls, variance analysis, and financial reporting field.
  • Strong analytical abilities, keen attention to detail, and capacity to interpret financial data for accuracy, trends, and exceptions.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting, finance, operations, tax, treasury, and business teams.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting matters to non-accounting collaborators.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Workday, Dynamics, Concur, or similar platforms.

Compensation

  • $110,000.00 - $140,000.00
  • 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.
  • Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including preparing historical analysis and supporting management reporting.

Benefits

  • 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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