Vice President, Financial Reporting

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

3d•$225,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HarbourVest Partners is seeking a Vice President of Financial Reporting. This is a new role and an outstanding opportunity to build and lead the financial reporting function across the enterprise. You will deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial details to executive leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders. In this key role, you will be a core part of our dynamic Corporate Finance team. The ideal candidate is someone who: Possesses extensive knowledge in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls Has experience leading complex, multi-entity reporting environments A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic and fast-paced environment Demonstrates strong people leadership and team development skills Operates with strategic foresight and a builder approach Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving organization. HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $146 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2025. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,270 employees, including more than 230 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $64 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $66 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $49 billion in direct operating companies. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities.

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