Fund Accountant (Private Equity)

Robert Walters; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious investment management firm is seeking a Fund Accountant to join their Finance Team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fund accounting, specifically in private equity, and an undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, conducting reconciliations, and interacting with external auditors. This role offers a competitive salary between CA$90,000 - CA$100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in fund accounting is essential.
• Professional designation such as CPA or CFA preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of Canadian GAAP is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform comprehensive quarterly reconciliations.
• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and cash flow analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Financial analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Allvue software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$90,000.00 / yr - CA$100,000.00 / yr

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A prestigious investment management firm in Toronto is seeking a Fund Accountant with expertise in private equity to join their collaborative Finance Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of a highly respected organisation that manages billions in capital and partners with leading investors across North America.

You will be immersed in a supportive, inclusive environment where your attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to work closely with both internal and external stakeholders will be highly valued.

What you'll do :

• Prepare and enter journal entries while maintaining the general ledger for multiple funds and related entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
• Perform comprehensive quarterly reconciliations and detailed analysis of all accruals to support robust financial oversight.
• Research, recommend, and implement changes in fund accounting policies to enhance operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise effectively with external auditors by providing timely information and supporting documentation during audit processes.
• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and reporting for funds and related entities, ensuring all cash movements are accurately tracked.
• Process and monitor debt collections, derivative settlements, disbursements to third parties, as well as administer bank wiring instructions while serving as a key point of contact for banking relations.
• Perform cash flow analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and manage debt rollover, credit facility administration, and hedge settlement notices.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements including note disclosures under Canadian GAAP for funds and related entities.
• Assist in preparing capital account statements, performance reports for investors, compliance reporting (GST / HST, Income Tax, FATCA, CRS, KYC), board package materials, borrowing base certificates, compliance certificates, and other administrative duties related to credit facilities.
• Support fellow finance team members with daily tasks and participate in special projects as required to drive continuous improvement.

What you bring :

An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting provides you with the foundational knowledge necessary for this role.

A professional designation such as CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), CA (Chartered Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CGA (Certified General Accountant), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is preferred but not mandatory.

At least two years of experience in fund accounting is essential; prior exposure to private equity environments is highly desirable.

Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles with proven experience reporting under Canadian GAAP or IFRS ensures technical proficiency.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills coupled with aptitude for various computer applications enable efficient data analysis and reporting.

Demonstrated experience managing accounting functions with regular daily / monthly deliverables highlights your dependability.

Strong capital markets knowledge along with familiarity with financial instruments-including derivatives-supports effective decision-making.

Working knowledge of investment / fund accounting systems is important; experience using Allvue software would be considered an asset.

Proven ability to initiate process improvements demonstrates your commitment to enhancing operational efficiency.

Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal-combined with well-developed interpersonal abilities foster positive stakeholder relationships.

What's next :

If you are ready to take the next step in your fund accounting career within private equity-where your expertise will make a real difference-we encourage you to apply now!

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Accounting / Auditing

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