Manager, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds

The Citco Group; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Citco in Halifax, NS is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting professional to join our Hedge Funds team. You will lead a team of accountants, manage client contacts, and coordinate with Citco offices to deliver accurate NAV and P&L reporting.

The role requires 5+ years in financial services with hedge fund exposure, a business/finance degree or accounting qualification, supervisory experience, and strong Excel skills. Hybrid work arrangement and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/finance or accounting qualification.
• 5+ years in financial services with exposure to hedge funds or investment companies.
• 2-3 years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting entries and allocations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial reporting/analytical/organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong Excel experience.
• Exposure to systems implementations and workflow initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review Daily/Weekly P&L/NAV estimates.
• Review Monthly/Weekly NAV accounting work.
• Assist staff with their work whenever needed.
• Act as liaison with the client regarding monthly reporting packages.
• Act as liaison with the auditors.
• Prepare responses to client queries.
• Review procedures and improve NAV production processes.
• Monitor SLA compliance with clients and Citco offices.
• Negotiate SLA with client and other Citco offices.
• Support new fund setups, conversions and migrations.
• Ensure adherence to audit standards and internal controls.
• Coordinate training initiatives and assist with reporting metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Team management

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/finance or accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• You will form part of a professional team responsible for a range of complex hedge funds and clients and manage a team of accountants, maintain client contacts plus interact with colleagues from other Citco offices.
• Review Daily/Weekly P&L/NAV estimates
• Review Monthly/Weekly NAV accounting work
• Assist staff with their work whenever the need arises
• Act as liaison with the client on matters relating to the preparation of the monthly reporting package.
• Act as liaison with the auditors
• Prepare responses to the client on any number of issues and queries which they are requesting from time to time
• Review administrative/accounting procedures and recommend solutions in order to work towards a more efficient NAV production process
• Monitor compliance of various SLA agreements with the client/other Citco Offices
• Negotiate SLA with client/ other Citco Offices
• Assist and support new fund setups, conversions and migrations
• Support the conversion of all new clients
• Ensure adherence to all internal and external audit standards
• Ensure all control checklists are up to date and utilized
• Work with other managers to ensure efficient allocation of staff and workflow
• Keep Senior Management abreast of all material issues affecting the processing of deliverables
• Assist with implementing training initiatives
• Assist with other ad hoc report requests and operations metrics as required by management

Qualifications

About You:

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in a business/finance or related discipline or an accounting qualification.
• 5+ years in financial services with an exposure to accounting experience of hedge/mutual funds or investment companies
• 2-3 years’ supervisory/managerial experience
• Solid understanding of accounting entries and allocations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated financial reporting/analytical/organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a changing, fast-paced work environment
• Possess Product knowledge, Domestic, Global and OTC security markets, Fixed Income and derivative product knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Exposure to systems implementations and work flow process initiatives
• Strong Excel experience

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection

Job Info

• Job Identification 20111
• Posting Date 09/22/2026, 08:14 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 5151 George Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 1M5, CA (Hybrid)