Vice President, Financial Reporting

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

HarbourVest Partners is seeking a Vice President of Financial Reporting to build and lead the financial reporting function across the enterprise. This new role offers an outstanding opportunity to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial details to executive leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a core part of the dynamic Corporate Finance team, possessing extensive knowledge in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls, with experience leading complex, multi-entity reporting environments. The role requires a self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, strong people leadership and team development skills, strategic foresight, and a builder approach, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving organization. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement, offering 18 remote workdays per quarter.

Requirements

Significant background in financial reporting and technical accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Proven leadership experience in complex, multi-entity organizations
Ability to build and scale reporting processes and control frameworks that can evolve with the business
Outstanding communications and relationship-building skills with senior leaders, functional teams, and cross-functional collaborators
Over 12 years of experience in financial reporting and technical accounting is preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with public company readiness, SEC reporting, or IPO environments preferred
Bachelor of Science (B.S) or relevant experience
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or comparable experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the global financial reporting function and coordinate the preparation of consolidated U.S. GAAP financial statements
Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for executive leadership and the Board
Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting with SOX readiness focus
Prepare the organization for potential SEC reporting, including gap assessments and roadmap development
Coordinate with external auditors for audits and quarterly reviews
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Investment Accounting
Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, documentation, and automation
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing financial reporting organization, fostering a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Other responsibilities as required