Senior Vice President, Finance Transformation

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 3 days minimum per week in the office.

You will formulate and adeptly implement a comprehensive finance transformation strategy, demonstrating innovative technology and standard methodologies to improve our financial processes, reporting, and decision-making capabilities.

Job Skills and Abilities

• Proven track record of leading and managing large-scale finance transformation projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, automation tools, and data analytics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and engage collaborators at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic approach and attention to detail.
• Experience in inspiring change management initiatives and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to manage tasks effectively.
• Accounting background and general understanding of financial organization.
• Collaborative approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly analytical with the ability to quickly comprehend large datasets to develop new processes and identify anomalies.
• Ability to communicate professionally and confidentially with people at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a finance transformation strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations, lower expenses, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead the adoption and integration of advanced financial technologies, including automation, AI, and data analytics, to improve financial reporting and analysis.
• Inspire change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of transformation projects, including collaborator engagement, communication, and training.
• Identify and leverage high performing finance transformation resources across the firm, encouraging a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set up critical metrics to gauge the success of finance transformation initiatives and make sure they are in line with business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with finance transformation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, to ensure alignment and integration of finance transformation initiatives.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 15-20 years demonstrable track record focusing on finance transformation, process improvement, and technology integration.

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