Assistant Manager Fund Accountant, Private Equity

CO_AFSCLLC Apex Fund Services (Charlotte) LLC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Four days in office

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking an experienced fund accounting professional for Private Equity fund administration. The role covers setting up procedures, implementing fund data, maintaining client relationships and assisting with year‑end processes. Strong technical accounting, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance is required; CPA/MBA a plus. 4 days in office, CAD salary range 110,000–130,000 with discretionary bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 5+ years’ Private Equity Fund accounting experience with closed‑end fund structures.
• CPA/MBA/Master’s Degree is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up of operational procedures and workflows.
• Implementation of Fund data using PE software.
• Maintain strong, consultative relationships with key clients.
• Prepare and review workpapers and financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Allvue

Paxus

Geneva

Investran

eFront

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including Set up of operational procedures and workflows Implementation of Fund data using PE software Maintain strong, consultative relationship with key clients Client service deliverables Review preparation of workpapers and financial statements Assist manager(s) in areas including but not limited to, training of junior staff, setting up operational procedures and workflows, preparation of capital call & distribution notices, management fee calculations and waterfalls Assist with year-end audit and tax process.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required 5+ years’ experience in Private Equity Fund accounting experience with closed-end fund structures CPA/MBA/Master’s Degree is an advantage Previous experience leading people a plus Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines Allvue, Paxus, Geneva, Investran or eFront, or comparable technology experience would be an advantage Prior experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements and/or subsequent closes is a plus Highly organized and motivated individual with an acute attention to detail Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects Ability to manage complex accounting structures Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills Strong communication and analytical skills High competency in technology software Strong organizational skills Accurate and acute attention to detail Adaptability - able to change tasks quickly as business needs dictate Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to audience Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines accordingly Self-motivated Punctuality

We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement. Salary ranges from CAD $110,000.00 – CAD $130,000.00 plus additional discretionary yearly bonus based on corporate and individual's performance.

Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications. #LI-JS1 Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us