Senior Manager, Private Equity (SVP)

Apex Group Ltd; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd is seeking a senior leader in investment fund accounting to manage client service teams and ensure high standards of accuracy and control. The role emphasizes staffing optimization, process improvement, and coordination with Apex Investor Services to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of experience in fund accounting, CPA or advanced degree, and proven leadership with strong communication and client service orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degree and/or CPA are desired.
• Minimum of 15+ years of investment fund accounting experience inclusive of private equity fund administration.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience managing teams of accounting professionals.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate intelligently with all team members concerning client fund specifics and industry best practices.
• Direct overall management of assigned client service teams with a focus on consistent application of Apex process control procedures, workflow, and confidentiality of client data.
• Develop full project plans and manage client team workloads to meet timetables and deadlines; coordinate with Apex Investor Services group.
• Evaluate workload and staffing; ensure training and appropriate resource allocation.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose changes to procedures or technology.
• Review performance and coordinate annual reviews of team members.
• Monitor team hours and identify needs for additional training or supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Project management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/related field

CPA or advanced degree

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard‑working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry‑changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate intelligently with all team members concerning client fund specifics and industry best practices
• Direct overall management of assigned client service teams with a focus on consistent application of Apex process control procedures, workflow consistency, proper client communications, and confidentiality of client data
• Develop full project plans and manage client team workloads in order to meet established timetables and deadlines, including coordination with Apex Investor Services group
• Continuously evaluate workload of client service teams to ensure adequate staffing to meet client assignments, ensure individual team members maintain balanced workloads, assist team members with prioritizing, delegating, and managing temporary spikes in workload, make recommendations for new staff resources as needed, and ensure new hires receive appropriate training
• Identify inefficiencies and provide recommendations to management to address them through a change in procedure or enhanced technology
• Evaluate performance of individual client service team members and coordinate annual reviews
• Monitor and evaluate team hours to identify needs for additional training and or supervision, enhancements to Apex processes and/or workflows, and unusual client requests or working habits that require additional time commitments
• Maintain knowledge of accounting rules and reporting requirements pertaining to investment funds and registered investment advisors and ensure such rules are appropriately applied
• Review and approve quarterly and annual financial workpaper packages including detailed review of financial statements to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Review and approve all business workflows including capital calls, management fees, partner allocations, and investor distributions.
• Review investment related legal documents, waterfall calculations, and complex investment transactions

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degree and/or CPA are desired
• Minimum of 15+ years of investment fund accounting experience inclusive of private equity fund administration
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing teams of accounting professionals
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated client service orientation
• Strong project management skills with keen attention to detail and proven ability to multi‑task
• Able to perform well under pressure and be adaptable

Important Location Information:

Please note that Apex Group is currently reviewing its office location strategy in the Greater Toronto Area and may ultimately operate from a single office location, either in Mississauga or within Toronto's downtown financial district.

Salary ranges from CAD $170,000 - $ 190,000 additional market competitive variable uncapped compensation based on performance. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.