Manager, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds

Citco GSGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund services leader in Toronto is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant. The role requires oversight of financial reports, client liaison, and management of client deadlines. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in hedge fund accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Excel. The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This position offers competitive benefits and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hedge fund accounting or investment company accounting with derivatives.
• Strong understanding of investment strategies and financial products including derivatives.
• Experience managing a team of 5+ people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and prepare financial reports and profit allocation statements.
• Act as liaison with clients for monthly reporting package preparation.
• Ensure timely response to client inquiries.
• Assist staff with their monthly work.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external procedures.

Skills

Accounting background

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

CA, CMA, CGA, CPA or CFA designation

Job description

About Citco

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.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

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, 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

Qualifications

About You:

• You have an accounting/finance background with relevant experience as evidenced by:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics and
• Demonstrated 5+ years of work experience at hedge fund accounting or investment companies fund accounting with derivative instruments and external investors
• Nearly qualified or completed CA, CMA, CGA, CPA or CFA designation (preferred – not a must have)
• Strong working understanding of investment strategies and financial products (including derivatives)
• Been in a reviewer capacity of deliverables and managing delivery for the team
• Experience managing a team of 5+ people as their manager, supervisor, mentor, coach, etc.
• Able to demonstrate that you are comfortable working in an operations model where you have to coordinate and work with various teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated financial reporting, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong Office and Outlook skill set (especially Excel)
• Proven ability to work in a challenging and professional work environment

Our Benefits

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 process

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Responsibilities

Your Role:

• You will oversee and prepare financial reports and profit allocation statements, including calculation of “net asset value”, in accordance with client deadlines.
• Act as a liaison with the client on matters relating to the preparation of the monthly reporting package
• Ensure timely and accurate response to client inquiries
• Assist staff with their monthly work as the need arises
• Actas a liaison with external parties
• Ensureadherence to all internal and external standard procedures and best practices
• Assistwith new client on-boarding and new fund launches to ensure successful completion
• Review administrative/accounting procedures and recommend solutions in order to work towards a more efficient NAV production process
• Facilitatecompliance with internal reporting requirements
• Participate in strategic departmental and corporate initiatives
• Assist with ad hoc projects