Manager, Finance, Infrastructure Funds

Fengate Asset Management; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure investment is seeking a Manager for their Infrastructure Funds team. This role involves managing fund operations, financial reporting, and compliance, while developing leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong finance background and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with private equity funds is an asset.
• Experience managing junior level staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fund's day-to-day financial operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investor relations.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Business Acumen

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Fengate is seeking a Manager to join the Infrastructure Funds team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, Infrastructure Funds, the individual will be responsible for fund operations, investor and internal reporting, financial analysis, tax, treasury and liquidity management, compliance and management of Fengate's Infrastructure Funds. This role will interact closely with the leadership team, asset management team, investment team, the fund administrator, investor relations team, tax team and external investors. The role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of infrastructure private equity funds and further develop leadership skills.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and has a superior finance/accounting foundation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the fund's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with governing fund documents and credit facilities
• Working with the fund's external administrator to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and financial reporting
• Manage fund operations, including capital activities (capital calls and distributions), credit facilities, investor and investment closings, fund flows, investor onboarding, and redemptions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the investor relations team to respond to investor requests and assist with fundraising initiatives
• Liaise with tax team and advisors to oversee tax filings and compliance with tax authorities in the U.S. and Canada
• Review of the quarterly investor financial reporting package and management reports
• Identify and mitigate operational risks by implementing best practices in fund management and ensuring proper internal controls are in place
• Other ad-hoc financial analysis to support the infrastructure business unit and the broader Fengate team (i.e., asset management, legal, investments, etc.)
• Liaise with the tax team and advisors to manage tax filings and compliance with the U.S. and Canadian tax authorities
• Contribute new ideas to develop best in class processes and procedures
• Assist in preparation of quarterly investor and management reports and presentations

Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA designation preferred
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant technical discipline
• Experience with private equity funds is an asset
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Exceptional quality standards and an ongoing desire to push for new approaches
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines as a part of a team
• Strong business acumen and judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development
• Experience managing junior level staff preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Being Authentic -Inspiring trust and being courageous.
• Focusing on Performance -Being accountable and driving results.
• Understanding Stakeholders - Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.
• Building Effective Relationships - Collaboration and communication.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.