Fund Accountant / Comptable de Fonds

Sagard Holdings Manager LP; Montreal; Presencial; CAD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sagard Holdings Manager LP is seeking a Fund Accountant in Toronto to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and manage capital activity processes. Your role will include overseeing fund accounting activities and collaborating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of fund accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, with a strong focus on compliance and communication. This position values attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 1-2 years of relevant fund accounting and administration experience.
• Experience in an asset management firm is a plus.
• CA/CPA certification with specialization in IFRS is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure accuracy of quarterly financial statements and investor reporting.
• Manage capital activity processes and collaborate on client reports.
• Oversee fund accounting activities including valuations and reconciliations.
• Coordinate audits and prepare audited financials.
• Partner with legal teams on fund launches and fundraising activities.

Conocimientos

Fund accounting experience

Financial reporting

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Descripción del empleo

Position overview

We are currently looking for an outstanding individual to join our fast‑paced and rapidly growing finance organization as a Fund Accountant. This person will play a pivotal role in helping us scale our platform and create extraordinary investor and management services across our global ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of quarterly financial statements, net asset value reporting, and investor reporting for multiple entities, including Healthcare Royalty funds, master‑feeders, SPVs, and corporate general partners.
• Manage capital activity processes (capital calls, distributions, rebalancing, carried interest, management fees) and collaborate with fund administrators and investor relations on reporting, client reports, and marketing materials under IFRS.
• Oversee fund accounting activities including journal entries, valuations, reconciliations, and the maintenance of books of record for parallel vehicles, SPVs, and managed accounts; support investment closings with funding and KYC.
• Coordinate audits and prepare audited financials; work with tax consultants to ensure timely compliance with regulatory filings (FATCA/CRS, HST/GST, US/Canadian/Irish tax) and support control assessments, classifications, valuations, and compliance processes.
• Partner with legal and business teams on new fund launches and fundraising activities; provide leadership on system automation and scaling of fund accounting and control platforms.
• Perform other tasks as required by management.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant fund accounting and administration experience, preferably in private funds.
• Experience in an asset management firm with exposure to audit, tax accounting, FATCA/CRS reporting, SLFI reporting, and Level 3 valuation of investments is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CA/CPA certification with specialization in IFRS is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and articulate thoughts about companies and markets concisely.
• Self‑motivated, naturally curious, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong execution focus.

EEO Statement

Sagard is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. For all positions in Québec, proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written, is mandatory. English is required due to regular interaction with colleagues and external partners outside Québec.