Job Description

Vice President of Finance Strategy, Innovation & Execution (SIE)

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, opendoor culture that values diversity and innovative thinking. In our collegial environment thats marked by low turnover and high energy, youll 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.

Hybrid Work Arrangement
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote work days per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

Role Summary
The Vice President of Finance for SIE is a senior leader responsible for financial strategy, modeling, and execution across HarbourVests innovationled product portfolio. Operating across two portalsFP&A and SIEthis role serves as the single point of contact for all financial inputs related to new and existing products. The VP will lead financial modeling, total cost of operation analysis, forecasting, and performance tracking, ensuring financial discipline and transparency from concept through launch and into longterm monitoring. This role requires a strong accounting foundation, the ability to projectmanage complex financial workflows, and the agility to operate at both strategic and granular levels. The VP will monitor cost versus revenue, fund targets, and FeeRelated Earnings (FRE), while engaging crossfunctionally to inform movement along the Jcurve. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, works independently, and brings a banking mindset with the polish and presence to present confidently to the Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for all financial inputs related to SIEled products, including new launches, refreshes, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain financial models that support product economics, pricing, and profitability.
• Monitor and inform movement along the Jcurve, providing insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Track and analyze total cost of operation across product lines.

• Lead financial planning and analysis for SIE initiatives, aligning forecasts with enterprise strategy and product roadmaps.
• Review and monitor revenue targets, fundlevel economics, and FeeRelated Earnings (FRE).
• Develop dynamic models to support longterm growth planning and scenario analysis.

• Partner with Product Strategy, Product Development, Investor Relations, Distribution, and Corporate Finance to ensure financial alignment across functions.
• Engage with stakeholders across the firm to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and drive execution.

• Prepare and present financial materials for ELT and Boardlevel discussions, including product economics, investment cases, and strategic updates.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior audiences.

• Manage SIEs operating budget and resource allocation across product teams, marketing, and enablement functions.
• Track spend against strategic priorities and ensure financial discipline across initiatives.

• Implement scalable financial infrastructure and tools to support innovation and growth.
• Champion continuous improvement in financial workflows, reporting, and decision support.

• Build and lead a highperforming finance team within SIE, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, independence, and strategic impact.
• Mentor junior finance professionals and crossfunctional collaborators, promoting career development and internal mobility.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in financial strategy, FP&A, or product finance roles within private equity, asset management, or investment banking.
• Proven success in building financial models and supporting complex product launches and strategic initiatives.
• Strong accounting background with experience in total cost analysis, revenue tracking, and fundlevel economics.
• Deep understanding of private markets structures, investment economics, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, with comfort navigating ambiguity and change.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and present to the Board.
• Experience working independently and managing competing priorities across matrixed environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; familiarity with enterprise planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights) preferred.
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or CPA preferred.

Location: Boston, MA
Compensation: $304,400.00$456,600.00 (annual base salary, 6 days ago)

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