Private Capital Fund Finance - Vice President

iCapital Network; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced accounting lead to manage their Fund Finance team, focusing on hedge and private equity funds. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and strong skills in fund accounting and financial reporting. This role offers a competitive compensation package and the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexibility to work remotely on Fridays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fund accounting, fund administration, or finance operations experience.
• Advanced accounting skills and experience within an audit framework preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Canada market accounting and operational expert.
• Build and maintain relationships with fund managers and administrators.
• Design and implement processes and procedures for servicing the funds.

Skills

Fund accounting

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

FundServ

Job description

About the Role

iCapital is looking for the ideal candidate to join the Fund Finance team. This role will work on and manage an accounting team that services a fast-growing sector of the business. This position will be responsible for servicing hedge and private equity fund of fund and access fund vehicles (the “funds”) in conjunction with third-party administrators. The ideal candidate will also manage all fund accounting and financial reporting to investors, including capital activity, partner capital statements, annual audited financials, and tax deliverables. This role will take the accounting lead for Canada based funds including having knowledge of regulatory and operational reporting nuances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Canada market accounting and operational expert in new fund structuring, setup, and onboarding.
• Build and maintain relationships with underlying fund managers, fund administrators, and distributors.
• Design and implement processes and procedures for servicing the funds. Partner closely with the management team to enhance and automate key processes, and develop and enhance product, management, and other reporting, targeting both efficiency and scale.
• Work closely with Investor Relations, Product, Legal and Compliance, Technology, Sales, and Marketing teams to support fund operations.
• Provide oversight of fund administrators and other service providers, such as auditors, tax service providers, and custodians.
• Monitor cash positions and liquidity of investments, reconciliations, and manage cash reserves.
• Run accounts payable and expense allocation processes.
• Define, update, and maintain operating policies and procedures.
• Liaise with funds’ custodian and funds’ bank, as well as other counterparties as needed.
• Work with counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to ensure general compliance with fund docs as well as regulatory filings and requirements such as SEC and FINRA.
• Fulfill ad-hoc tasks as required by the team and different parts of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or another business-related field
• 8+ years of fund accounting, fund administration, or finance operations experience (prefer a focus on alternative investment funds including fund-of-funds and feeder funds, but not required)
• Advanced accounting skills and experience within an audit framework preferred
• Experience with FundServ required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to work within a close team structure on all tasks
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to see the big picture
• Proven ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for the application of innovative technology
• Eager to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment

Benefits

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

iCapital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive total compensation package consisting of salary, bonus, and equity for all full-time employees. The Company pays 100% of the premium for all Group Benefits for you and your dependents. Some of these benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance and long-term disability. We offer a variety of Retirement Plans so of which have a company match. We offer unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and most employees the flexibility to work in the office three to four days and remotely for the remainder of the week. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function. For additional information on iCapital, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc Awards Disclaimer: https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/

iCapital is proud to support a fair and inclusive workplace, in which all applicants have an opportunity to fulfill their potential and every person has the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination. iCapital does not tolerate any discrimination contrary to the Ontario Human Rights Code, including on the grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.