Fund Accountant

Merchant Growth; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Fund Accountant to join their Finance and Accounting team. This exciting opportunity allows you to have an immediate impact on a leading Canadian fintech company poised for significant growth. You will engage in diverse responsibilities, from managing investor inquiries to preparing financial statements and supporting cash management functions. The company fosters a collaborative team environment and offers a remote workplace with options for in-office work. If you're looking to advance your career in a dynamic setting, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Group Health Benefits

Education and Learning Benefits

Company-wide Social Events

Collaborative Team Environment

Opportunities for Rapid Advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage investor inquiries and maintain internal working papers.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with financial statement preparation.
• Support cash management and complete annual external audits.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CFA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Apps

Accounting Software

Job description

Merchant Growth is Canada’s leading fintech provider of credit to small businesses. The company differentiates itself through its proprietary, technology-driven application, underwriting, and servicing process. Our mission is to bring the most convenient and accessible financing experience to Canadian business owners.

We care about building high-performance teams with driven, collaborative people. Your peers at Merchant Growth have diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences but share an established track record of driving significant business growth.

The company is seeking a capable and motivated full-time Fund Accountant. If you are looking to join a company poised for significant growth over the next few years, where you’ll have an immediate impact on the business and team, this may be the perfect role for you. You will also have the opportunity to work with and learn from one of the strongest leadership teams in the industry, with an award-winning growth and performance track record.

The role:

As a Fund Accountant, you will be an integral member of the Finance and Accounting team.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Manage investor-related inquiries, working papers, and calculations
2. Assist in coordinating investor subscriptions, redemptions and distributions
3. Accurate maintenance and reconciliation of internal working papers
4. Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for month end close
5. Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports and financial statements
6. Approve loan funding requests and verify commission calculations
7. Support cash management and treasury functions (monitoring balances, completing transfers, and authorizing transactions)
8. Complete annual external audits including assigned schedules and working papers
9. Assist in financial analysis as required
10. Additional projects and ad-hoc work as assigned

Required experience, knowledge, and skills:

1. Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
2. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
3. Strong attention to detail, work ethic and analytical capabilities
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Proven success working both independently and as part of a team
6. Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and Google Apps
7. Hands-on experience with accounting software
8. Meaningful education in accounting and/or finance
9. Minimum 5 years of prior accounting experience, CPA/CFA a strong asset

What we offer:

1. An exciting position with a leading Canadian fintech company
2. A remote workplace with an option to work in office (we are in Gastown)
3. Competitive salary
4. Opportunities for rapid advancement
5. Comprehensive group health benefits
6. Company-wide and team social events
7. A collaborative team environment
8. Education and learning benefits

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates for further consideration will be contacted.