Senior Fund Accountant (12-Month Contract)

Nicola Wealth; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 85 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicola Wealth in Vancouver seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to support NAV reviews, fund administration, audits, and tax compliance for Mutual Fund Trusts and LPs. Reporting to the Manager, Fund Accounting, this 12-month contract is open to our Vancouver office.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fund administration or public practice, CPA designation, and advanced Excel. Base salary ranges CAD 85,000–100,000, with profit sharing and a share ownership program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fund administration or audit/tax in public practice.
• Experience with Mutual Fund Trusts and LP structures.
• CPA designation and accounting degree.
• Understanding of Canadian and U.S. tax compliance for funds.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead NAV reviews and reconciliations with external administrators.
• Review income/expense accruals and vendor invoices.
• Oversee distributions and non-resident withholding tax payments.
• Be primary contact for assigned funds/LPs daily operations.
• Support year-end audits and tax slip cycles.
• Assist with new fund launches and restructurings.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Fund accounting knowledge

NAV reconciliation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related

CPA designation

Outils

Tax software knowledge

Description du poste

About Nicola Wealth: We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 98% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm’s values through this phase of significant growth.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in a values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let’s talk!

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Fund Accountant is a key contributor to the internal administration of Nicola Wealth’s Mutual Fund Trusts and Limited Partnerships. Reporting to the Manager, Fund Accounting, this role supports audits, tax compliance, and new fund initiatives, driving Nicola Wealth’s continued growth and excellence in fund administration. In addition, the Senior Fund Accountant acts as a subject matter expert for assigned funds.

This position is open to our Vancouver office and is a 12-month contract position.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead Net Asset Value (NAV) reviews and reconciliation with external fund administrators.
• Review reasonableness of income/expense accruals (including management and performance fees) and review invoices received from vendors.
• Oversee distribution calculations and non-resident withholding tax payments.
• Act as primary contact and subject matter expert for assigned funds and LP’s daily operation.
• Support year-end audit engagements and ensure timely financial statement sign-off.
• Support tax slip cycles (T3, T5013, NR4, RL-16) and support tax filings (GST/HST, US Tax Return, PFIC).
• Calculate estimated fund expense ratios.
• Support new fund launches and restructurings.
• Build strong relationships with internal departments and external service providers, including our fund administrator, custodian, auditor, tax advisor, external legal counsel etc.
• Identification and documentation of key internal controls and policy
• Lead fund operations projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Compile financial data and conduct analysis on an ad hoc basis

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience with broad knowledge of fund administration or audit/tax experience from public practice
• Exposure to various asset classes (including private equity and real estate) and fund structures (specifically Mutual Fund Trusts and LPs)
• Undergraduate degree and accounting designation (CPA)
• Basic understanding of Canadian and U.S. tax compliance for Mutual Fund Trust and Limited Partnership
• Advanced Excel skills

Compensation & Benefits Package

This position comes with a competitive base salary hiring range of $85,000 - $100,000 dependent on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity.

At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/total-rewards.

We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. Should you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Nicola Wealth policies.