Assistant Director, Corporate Controllership

About the role

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.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, with 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close activities for assigned Americas corporate entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis.
• Apply US GAAP knowledge to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and financial results are appropriately supported.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, exceptions, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• 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.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including preparing historical analysis and supporting management reporting.
• Find opportunities to streamline close, reporting, cash recognition, and data processes; partner with collaborators to implement practical solutions.
• Serve as a resource to junior team members by sharing knowledge, reviewing work, and supporting their development.
• Take on and support the review of new technologies, automation prospects, and AI-powered finance solutions.

Qualifications and skills

• 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.
• Controls- and process-conscious perspective, with the ability to detect gaps, optimize workflows, and improve documentation.
• 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.
• Comfort mentoring, reviewing, or supporting the development of less experienced team members.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Workday, Dynamics, Concur, or similar platforms.
• Curiosity and flexibility regarding new technology, automation, data tools, and AI-enhanced finance solutions.

Education and experience

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.

Pay

Base Salary Range $110,000.00 - $140,000.00. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance.

Benefits

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.