Fund Accounting Manager: NAV, Reporting & Team Leadership

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

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.