Job 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.
As a member of the Accounting Team, the primary function of the Direct Investment Accountant is to support accounting team members with various aspects of direct investment reporting, compliance and analysis!
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement
The ideal candidate is someone who is:
- Professional individual with ability to perform independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to multi-task and work with multiple team members
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Proficient Excel skills
- Willingness to learn new systems and applications
- High quality administrative/organizational skills; strong attention to details
What you will do:
Direct Investment Reporting (90%)
- Work with a manager to properly record direct investment transactions, maintain Equitrak (direct investment tracking database), and reconcile custody holdings
- Prepare valuations of public and privately held direct investments.
- Prepare valuations of marketable and non-marketable securities.
- Ensure compliance with document retention policies and procedures related to direct investments.
- Work with other groups to obtain investment related information.
- Work with auditors on all aspects of direct investment reporting.
Marketing Projects (5%)
- Work on ad hoc marketing requests and projects.
Systems Implementation & Support (5%)
- Work as a part of the team on implementation and testing of new IT systems (Equitrak, eFront, etc.).
What you bring:
- Experience or familiarity with finance and basic accounting concepts
- Ability to multi-task and work with multiple team members
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Accounting or Finance required
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred but not required
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