Investment Fund Accountant

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco, in the Greater Toronto Area, is seeking an Investment Fund Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for investment funds, managed accounts, and related entities. The role focuses on general accounting, NAV calculations, and intercompany reconciliations.

Ideal candidates will have exposure to fund accounting, NAV reporting, and experience with multi-entity structures, including multi-currency environments. CPA designation or active pursuit is required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or actively pursuing)
• Exposure to fund accounting, investment accounting, or NAV reporting
• Experience with alternative investments or multi-entity structures
• Familiarity with multi-currency accounting environments

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes across funds and operating entities
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Maintain general ledger accuracy in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Perform balance sheet, cash, and intercompany reconciliations
• Support financial reporting and management reporting requirements
• Support preparation and review of monthly and quarterly NAV calculations
• Record and reconcile investment activity including trades, income, expenses, capital calls, and distributions
• Maintain accurate investment accounting records and supporting schedules
• Assist with cash, position, and NAV reconciliations across funds and accounts
• Assist with valuation processes for public and private investments
• Prepare investor capital account statements and supporting schedules
• Support management and performance fee calculations
• Analyze NAV movements and investigate variances
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor and administrator requests
• Assist with tax filings and information requests in coordination with external advisors
• Support regulatory, compliance, and internal reporting requirements
• Coordinate with fund administrators, custodians, banks, and external service providers
• Maintain accounting documentation, schedules, and control checklists
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
• Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required

Skills

Fund accounting

NAV reporting

Multi-currency accounting

Intercompany reconciliations

Education

CPA designation (or actively pursuing)

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a private asset management firm. They are looking for an Investment Fund Accountant who will support the firm’s day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities, with a focus on investment funds, managed accounts, and related operating entities.

Why Work Here

Dynamic, collaborative environment where excellence is the standard and innovation drives success. As a rapidly expanding boutique firm, team members enjoy direct access to senior leadership, accelerated learning opportunities, and the ability to make meaningful contributions from day one.

About the Opportunity

General Accounting & Financial Close

• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes across funds and operating entities


• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments


• Maintain general ledger accuracy in accordance with applicable accounting standards


• Perform balance sheet, cash, and intercompany reconciliations


• Support financial reporting and management reporting requirements

Fund & Investment Accounting

• Support preparation and review of monthly and quarterly Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations


• Record and reconcile investment activity including trades, income, expenses, capital calls, and distributions


• Maintain accurate investment accounting records and supporting schedules


• Assist with cash, position, and NAV reconciliations across funds and accounts

Valuation & Reporting Suppor

• Assist with valuation processes for public and private investments


• Prepare investor capital account statements and supporting schedules


• Support management and performance fee calculations


• Analyze NAV movements and investigate variances

Audit, Tax & Compliance Support

• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor and administrator requests


• Assist with tax filings and information requests in coordination with external advisors


• Support regulatory, compliance, and internal reporting requirements

Operational & Process Support

• Coordinate with fund administrators, custodians, banks, and external service providers


• Maintain accounting documentation, schedules, and control checklists


• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency


• Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required

About You

• CPA designation (or actively pursuing)


• Exposure to fund accounting, investment accounting, or NAV reporting


• Experience with alternative investments or multi-entity structures


• Familiarity with multi-currency accounting environments

Salary Range

$90,000 - $95,000/year

Location and Working Eligibility

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

Benefits

• the individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Job Reference

When referencing this job, quote #308083