Fund Accounting Supervisor

WSS Associates; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSS Associates seeks a Supervisor, Fund Accounting for its Private Assets team in Toronto. The role leads NAV production, financial reporting, and investor interactions, guiding junior staff as part of a broader leadership trajectory.

Ideal candidates bring fund accounting experience in private equity or related structures, with CPA progression. This hybrid role offers exposure to complex fund structures and partnerships with sophisticated institutional investors.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing NAVs and financial statements.
• Exposure to Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure or Alternative Investments.
• Mentoring, review or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing NAV production and fund accounting deliverables
• Reviewing financial statements and reporting packages
• Managing capital calls, distributions and investor transactions
• Coordinating audits and acting as a key point of contact for auditors
• Supporting new fund launches and operational transitions
• Coaching and developing junior accountants
• Driving operational improvements and best practices across the team

Skills

Fund accounting

NAV review

Financial reporting

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Excel

Audit coordination tools

Job description

Supervisor, Fund Accounting | Private Assets

We're currently partnering with a leading global investment services platform to hire a Supervisor, Fund Accounting into their growing Private Assets team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund accountant ready to take the next step into a true leadership role, with responsibility for reviewing complex NAVs, overseeing financial reporting, mentoring junior team members, and building direct relationships with institutional clients.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Clear path to Manager-level responsibility
• Leadership and people management responsibilities
• Direct interaction with sophisticated institutional investors
• Opportunity to influence processes in a growing platform
• Hybrid working model and strong compensation package

You'll be responsible for:

• Overseeing NAV production and fund accounting deliverables
• Reviewing financial statements and reporting packages
• Managing capital calls, distributions and investor transactions
• Coordinating audits and acting as a key point of contact for auditors
• Supporting new fund launches and operational transitions
• Coaching and developing junior accountants
• Driving operational improvements and best practice across the team

Ideal background:

• Fund accounting experience within Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Credit or Alternative Investments
• Experience preparing or reviewing NAVs and financial statements
• Exposure to partnership or investment fund structures
• Audit and financial reporting experience
• Previous mentoring, review or supervisory responsibilities

CPA designation (or progress towards it) would be highly beneficial.

This role offers exposure to a breadth and complexity of fund structures that can take years to access elsewhere, making it an ideal move for someone looking to accelerate their career within alternatives.

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