Manager, Fund Accounting - Institutional Services

Citco GSGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a qualified professional to manage a team of Fund Accountants. The role includes overseeing training, client integration, and ensuring quality deliverables. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, substantial experience in the industry, and strong communication skills. The organization offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience with hedge funds and/or investment companies.
• Extensive supervisory and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated financial reporting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Help to execute a robust training program for new staff.
• Manage a team of Fund Accountants by providing ongoing training.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for your clients.

Skills

Experience in the financial services industry

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong understanding of the transaction and investment cycle

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Proven ability to work in a challenging environment

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Professional accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA, CPA or CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Citco

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

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.

About You

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or professional accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA, CPA or CFA).
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly with hedge funds and/or investment companies
• Extensive supervisory and managerial experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Outlook
• Demonstrated financial reporting, analytical and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work in a challenging, professional and deadline driven work environment
• Experience in Fund of Fund structures, preferably with exposure to private equity and hedge fund investments
• Strong understanding of the transaction and investment cycle of private equity funds

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.

Responsibilities

• Help to execute a robust training program for new staff.
• Work closely with the Client Integration team and operations teams in the on-boarding of a large, complex strategic client
• Work directly with key functional teams, located both onshore and offshore, to ensure optimal client delivery
• Manage a team of Fund Accountants by providing ongoing training and support to ensure team/ individual goals/objectives are met
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to the team
• Ensure employees are engaged, motivated and developed to maintain high quality work that proactively exceeds client expectations
• Through excellent problem solving skills, you will continually seek to improve the quality and productivity of internal processes and controls
• Participate in performance management conversations
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for your clients
• Review monthly financial statements and reconciliation packages prepared by your team
• Act as a liaison with clients on matters relating to the preparation of monthly reporting packages
• Apply strong business knowledge and technical expertise to develop and recommend solutions for complex problems
• Review daily/monthly operational/control reporting
• Assist with ad hoc projects
• Prepare responses to clients on a variety of issues and queries, as needed
• Review administrative/accounting procedures and recommend solutions in order to work towards a more efficient NAV production process
• Participate in strategic departmental and corporate initiatives