Senior Manager

BJRC Recruiting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a Toronto-based investment management firm, seeks a Senior Manager, Fund Operations to lead a team and drive fund operations, financial reporting and regulatory functions. The role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and involves mentoring staff and implementing process improvements.

The position is hybrid, with 2-3 days per week in the Toronto office, and requires strong fund accounting experience and technical skills in SQL, Python, and AI-enabled reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of fund accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and securities including derivatives (options, futures, swaps).
• Proficiency with SQL and programming languages such as Python.
• Ability to use AI tools to automate reporting and analyze data.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Bloomberg experience is considered a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on, practical and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of four while providing guidance and mentorship to others across the organization.
• Act as the primary liaison between Fund Operations and the Portfolio Management team, including supporting performance reporting and portfolio management systems.
• Oversee relationships with external service providers, including custodians, fund accountants and auditors.
• Oversee daily NAV pricing and analysis for mutual and alternative funds.
• Manage regulatory reporting requirements, including financial statement reviews, quarterly performance disclosure, fund facts and tax reporting.
• Prepare and review fund financial statements, supporting schedules and related reporting.
• Oversee fund tax records, distributions and preparation of tax returns.
• Manage daily treasury oversight.
• Collaborate on financial reporting, portfolio analysis and marketing support related to the funds.
• Identify and implement process, technology and control improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity and risk management.
• Leverage technology and AI to automate reporting, analyze data and improve operational processes.
• Work with Bloomberg to produce actionable insights and support other ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Fund accounting

SQL

Python

AI in reporting

Excel

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory reporting

Financial analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Our client is a dynamic Toronto-based investment management firm specializing in alternative investments and mutual funds. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Fund Operations to join their Toronto team. This is a senior, hands-on role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, with responsibility for overseeing key fund operations, financial reporting and regulatory functions while leading and mentoring a team.

The role follows a hybrid model, with 2-3 days per week in the Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of four while providing guidance and mentorship to others across the organization.
• Act as the primary liaison between Fund Operations and the Portfolio Management team, including supporting performance reporting and portfolio management systems.
• Oversee relationships with external service providers, including custodians, fund accountants and auditors.
• Oversee daily NAV pricing and analysis for mutual and alternative funds.
• Manage regulatory reporting requirements, including financial statement reviews, quarterly performance disclosure, fund facts and tax reporting.
• Prepare and review fund financial statements, supporting schedules and related reporting.
• Oversee fund tax records, distributions and preparation of tax returns.
• Manage daily treasury oversight.
• Collaborate on financial reporting, portfolio analysis and marketing support related to the funds.
• Identify and implement process, technology and control improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity and risk management.
• Leverage technology and AI to automate reporting, analyze data and improve operational processes.
• Work with Bloomberg to produce actionable insights and support other ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of fund accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and a broad range of securities, including derivative products such as options, futures and swaps.
• Proficiency with SQL and programming languages such as Python.
• Ability to use AI tools to automate reporting and tasks and analyze data.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Bloomberg experience is considered a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on, practical and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.