Credit - Senior Fund Accountant | Halifax

Petra Funds Group; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

RRSP employer match up to 5%

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Petra Funds Group, a specialist in fund administration and infrastructure for private equity and debt funds, seeks a Senior Fund Accountant in Halifax. You will oversee core accounting and reporting for private credit funds, including loan-level accounting, interest income, capital activity, facility reporting, fee calculations, cash management, and financial statements, while mentoring junior staff.

You’ll partner with fund leadership on complex matters and collaborate with auditors.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in accounting, with preference for private credit, partnerships, and/or alternative assets.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete tasks promptly.
• Willingness to take on ad-hoc tasks and projects.
• Ability to build and maintain advanced spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Investran Live.
• Excellent analytical and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a team approach.
• CPA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for credit fund client relationships, overseeing engagements from proposal through implementation and ongoing administration.
• Ensure engagements are properly staffed and team members receive necessary training.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes to ensure client satisfaction and deadlines.
• Review partnership allocation models in line with partnership agreements for a diverse client base.
• Gain proficiency in systems like Investran Live, Salesforce CRM, and Intralinks.
• Coordinate and review investor communications, including capital call and distribution notices, and capital balance statements.
• Oversee and review investment transactions in the Investran Live general ledger.
• Review and approve management fee calculations, invoices, and journal entries; oversee cash reconciliation processes.
• Review fund financial statements and management reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director on projects, reviewing materials prepared by staff.
• Review and/or calculate credit fund performance metrics and support audits.

Skills

Accounting experience

Private credit

Excel

Investran Live

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA is a plus

Tools

Investran Live

Salesforce CRM

Intralinks

Job description

About Us

Petra Funds Group is a single-source provider for fund administration and infrastructure needs for private equity and debt funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra Funds Group is a single-source provider for fund administration and infrastructure needs for private equity and debt funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the North America and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who've spent years working with asset managers is what differentiates us.

Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.

A Senior Fund Accountant at Petra plays a critical role in delivering high-quality service to our Alternative Investment clients. This position is responsible for overseeing core accounting and reporting processes for private credit funds, including loan-level accounting, interest income and PIK calculations, capital activity, credit facility/leverage reporting, fee calculations, cash management, and financial statements, while serving as a trusted day-to-day contact for clients. The role partners closely with junior team members, providing review, guidance, and mentorship, and collaborates with fund leadership on complex accounting matters (including covenant compliance, waterfall mechanics, and borrowing base reporting), audits, and client requests. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of private credit/direct lending fund structures (BDCs, closed-end funds, CLOs, or SMAs), excellent attention to detail, and the ability to balance technical execution with a client-first, team-oriented approach that reflects Petra's commitment to service and quality.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary contact for credit fund client relationship(s), overseeing engagements from proposal through implementation and ongoing administration.
• Ensure that client engagements are properly staffed and that team members receive the necessary training to meet both internal and external deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures to ensure client satisfaction and adherence to deadlines.
• Review and implement partnership allocation models in line with partnership agreements for a diverse client base.
• Gain proficiency in key systems through training with the accounting team, focusing on Investran Live (accounting system), Salesforce CRM, and Intralinks.
• Coordinate and review investor communications, including capital call and distribution notices, as well as capital balance statements.
• Oversee and review investment transactions within the Investran Live general ledger system.
• Review and approve management fee calculations, invoices, and journal entries. Oversee the daily and monthly cash reconciliation processes for various credit partnerships and associated portfolio companies.
• Review fund financial statements and other management reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide strategic direction on various projects, including reviewing materials prepared by staff, such as general ledger entries, quarterly work papers, audit confirmations, limited partner requests, and other ad hoc documents.
• Review and/or calculate credit fund performance metrics, including gross/net MOIC, IRR, TVPI, RVPI, and DPI. Lead the preparation and review of materials for interim and annual audits of the credit fund partnerships, establishing and maintaining productive relationships with auditors.

What You'll Need

• At least 3 years experience in accounting, with a preference for experience with private credit, partnerships, and/or alternative assets
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete tasks promptly
• Willingness to take on additional ad-hoc tasks and projects
• Ability to build and maintain advanced spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Investran Live and
• Excellent analytical and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a team approach
• Must possess unquestionable integrity and ethics
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or business
• CPA is a plus but not required

Salary Range

At Petra Funds Group, competitive compensation will be commensurate with qualifying factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

How We Care

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include:

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.
• Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.
• Funded amount is prorated for new hires.

What We’re Proud Of

• Certified Great Place to Work, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture.
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.