Fund Accounting Manager

Leadervest; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadervest is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to supervise fund accounting operations, reporting and client service for a portfolio of investment funds. The role requires strong NAV skills, financial reporting expertise and leadership to manage a professional accounting team.

You will ensure timely and accurate financial information, maintain client relationships, and drive process improvements across fund administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is an asset.
• 5–8+ years in fund accounting, administration or operations, with leadership experience.
• Experience supervising an accounting team and mentoring staff.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting principles, NAV calculations and financial reporting.
• Experience with hedge funds / private equity / alternative investments is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with IFRS, US GAAP or other applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Manage and review NAV calculations, reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements.
• Supervise and develop a team of fund accountants with performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and client procedures.
• Review fund transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, distributions, income and expenses.
• Monitor workflows, deadlines and SLAs to maintain high-quality service.
• Serve as main client contact, address inquiries and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Coordinate year-end audits and support audited statements and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with investor services, operations, tax and compliance for seamless administration.
• Support implementation of new funds, systems and process improvements.

Skills

Fund accounting

NAV calculations

Financial reporting

Team management

Client relationship management

IFRS / US GAAP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Excel

Fund accounting platforms

Job description

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to oversee fund accounting operations, financial reporting and client service delivery for a portfolio of investment funds. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of fund financial information, managing a team of accounting professionals, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of fund accounting principles, NAV calculations, financial reporting and operational controls, ideally within an alternative investment, hedge fund or private equity environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and deliverables.
• Manage and review Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, fund reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements.
• Supervise, mentor and develop a team of fund accountants, providing guidance, performance feedback and technical support.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal policies and client-specific procedures.
• Review fund transactions, including subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, distributions, income allocations and expense calculations, as applicable.
• Monitor accounting workflows, deadlines and service-level agreements to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, auditors and other external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Coordinate year-end audits and support the preparation of audited financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including investor services, operations, tax and compliance, to ensure seamless fund administration.
• Support the implementation of new funds, accounting systems, procedures and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or progress toward a professional accounting designation is an asset.
• Approximately 5–8+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting, fund administration or investment operations, including experience overseeing or reviewing the work of others.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or supervising an accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting principles, NAV calculations, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting hedge funds, private equity funds, private credit or other alternative investment structures is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with IFRS, US GAAP or other applicable fund accounting standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage client relationships and explain complex accounting matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and fund accounting or investment administration platforms.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting principles, NAV calculations, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage client relationships and explain complex accounting matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and fund accounting or investment administration platforms.
• CPA designation or progress toward a professional accounting designation is an asset.
• Experience supporting hedge funds, private equity funds, private credit or other alternative investment structures is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with IFRS, US GAAP or other applicable fund accounting standards.