Associate II, Fund Administration (Accounting)

Juniper Square, Inc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Canada is seeking a Fund Administration professional to join their dynamic team. The role involves fund accounting and client interface to enhance service delivery in private markets. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in fund accounting, a bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible time off

Professional development stipend

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of fund accounting experience with exposure to private equity, private debt, or real estate funds.
• Knowledge of accounting rules for private investment funds, including fund-level accounting and reporting.
• Experience with waterfall calculations, IRRs, distributions, and capital calls.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to decision-making regarding team policies and procedures.
• Define fund administration workflows, applying best practices.
• Train team members and monitor client deliverables.
• Interface directly with clients to ensure excellent service.
• Perform accounting, analytical, and financial reporting duties.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Investran

Job description

About Juniper Square

Our mission is to unlock the full potential of private markets. Privately owned assets like commercial real estate, private equity, and venture capital make up half of our financial ecosystem yet remain inaccessible to most people. We are digitizing these markets, bringing efficiency, transparency, and access to one of the most productive corners of our financial ecosystem. If you care about making the world a better place by improving markets through technology and want to join a values-driven organization, we want to hear from you.

Juniper Square offers flexible work arrangements, including fully remote options and physical offices in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai, and Bangalore. We invest heavily in digital-first operations, enabling effective collaboration across multiple countries.

About your role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced startup environment and help build out Juniper Square's Fund Administration service. We aim to transform fund administration in private markets, providing a modern, best-in-class service to our clients in real estate, private equity, and venture capital.

You will partner with clients, fund accounting, investor services, and onboarding teams to deliver accurate fund accounting and reporting services. This role offers a significant opportunity to shape our service offerings and improve client experiences, working with a team of self-starters motivated by technology and continuous improvement.

What you'll do:

1. Contribute to decision-making regarding team policies and procedures
2. Define fund administration workflows, applying best practices
3. Train team members and monitor client deliverables
4. Interface directly with clients to ensure excellent service
5. Perform accounting, analytical, and financial reporting duties, ensuring timely and accurate client and investor reports
6. Prepare waterfall calculations, capital calls, and distributions according to client agreements
7. Calculate performance metrics such as IRRs and TVPI
8. Assist in preparing external client and regulatory reports
9. Prepare financial information for investor reports
10. Support annual audits, including drafting audit reports and schedules

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of fund accounting experience in fund administration or in-house, with exposure to private equity, private debt, or real estate funds
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Investran experience is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting rules for private investment funds, including fund-level accounting and reporting
• Experience with waterfall calculations, IRRs, distributions, and capital calls
• Passion for leveraging technology to improve business processes
• Strong analytical skills for resolving accounting and financial issues
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

The U.S. salary range is $70,000 - $80,000; in Canada, $80,000 - $90,000. Compensation depends on experience, skills, and location. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, mental wellness, fertility support, flexible time off, paid family and medical leave, 401k, FSA, commuter benefits, home office setup allowance, and professional development stipend.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Join us in building an inclusive company where everyone is valued and respected. We look forward to your application!