Fund Controller

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.

HarbourVest Partners (HVP) is seeking a SEC financial reporting Fund Controller with approximately 10+ years of public company SEC reporting in the private equity and / or real assets industry.

Fund Controller will work closely with an experienced group of professionals to help implement the platform’s periodic SEC reporting processes, onboard third-party service providers and engage with external auditors and tax advisors.

The ideal candidate is someone who is :

• Strong technical SEC reporting expertise, Investment Company accounting background
• Strong accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be detail oriented and proven communication skills. Computer literacy and proficient knowledge of Excel.

What you will do :

Financial Reporting : Review of period end NAV, SEC financial reporting, timely filing, and accounting of Fund’s with understanding of the underlying investments.

Review monthly NAV reporting, concepts, and mechanics. Timely preparation and filing of periodic financial information in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations (Reg S-X FS, N-PORT and Reg filings) and supporting disclosures and management analysis.

Understanding fund structures, underlying investments profiles, promotes and Fund’s governing agreements. Conduct technical accounting research and ensure appropriate application to Fund and underlying investments.

Build and maintain SEC reporting disclosure checklist / reporting calendar to ensure timely compliance.

Fund & Cash Management : Active management that includes BOD presentations, Fund’s liquidity, cash flow analysis, available cash, sources, and uses of liquidity and active oversight.

Preparation of Board of Directors analysis and presentations. Oversight and management of Fund’s available operating cash.

Oversight of payments with HVP Treasury and Fund Administrator. Oversight of third-party fund administrator, external auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers.

Audit coordination with external service providers, key contact / owner. Oversight of Fund level debt closing and reporting, review covenant analyses for third party debt / line of credit.

Financial Analytics : Understand component of Fund’s and underlying investment performance measurements. Review Fund return / performance analyses, break down fund performance to assist / field client, portfolio management and / or consultant inquiries.

Build and manage relationships for all internal and external collaborators. Field questions and run / 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

What you bring :

• Public and / or private prior experience, open-end fund experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP (SEC financial reporting standards)
• Fair Value reporting experience a plus
• Proven understanding of Investran, Efront and Great Plains accounting software a plus.

Education Preferred

Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting, CPA required.

Experience

10+ Years experience

LI-Hybrid