Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting - Real Assets

Citco

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Citco is hiring in Toronto for a transformation and program delivery role, operating in a hybrid model. You will manage high-priority client projects, partner with PMO, and drive innovation across technology, data, and processes to improve efficiency.

Now is the time to contribute to Citco's global operating model, lead change initiatives, and translate business needs into technical solutions with Accounting/Operations and Product/IT teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS or related field.
Proven track record delivering complex projects.
Knowledge of real estate accounting systems.
Experience with transformation and business-process improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute high-priority client projects.
Input into technology strategy discussions.
Integrate new technologies into Operations.
Drive efficiencies and standardization across processes.
Support PMO and governance best practices.
Lead change management initiatives.
Collaborate with Accounting/Operations and Product/IT teams.

Skills

Project management

Real estate accounting

Leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Yardi Voyager

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Toronto, ON, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Description

About Citco:

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in thebusiness. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since ourincorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sectoritself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate andexpand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. Fromworking exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporationsand private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classesand geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain aswe move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want toplay 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 ouralternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s mostrespected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions meansour people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

Manage and execute high priority strategic client projects.
Input into strategic discussions around technology use
Integrate new technologies and product offerings into Operations
Identify and implement changes to drive efficiencies and standardization
Assist the PMO and champion project governance best practice
Lead change management initiatives
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the global standard operating model for the team and related functional groups/business partners.
Act as the liaison between Accounting/Operations and Product/IT to translate business and client requirements
Identify opportunities for automation, and write business cases/carrying out proof of concepts to support these
Perform due diligence analysis for transformation and innovation projects
Assist in designing and implementing data controls across Citco technologies
Maintain a pro-active customer focus at all times
Plan resources in line with business demands, participate in the recruitment and selection process, lead, coach, develop and appraise employees within the team
Establish plan for delivery for transformation and innovation initiatives
Keep Senior Management abreast of all material issues affecting the processing of deliverables
Implement training and coaching initiatives

Qualifications

About You:

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or related fields: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems.
Demonstrated successful management and delivery of complex projects
Knowledge and experience in real estate accounting systems
Yardi Voyager 7S Investment Management module experience beneficial
Experience in developing/implementing/optimising business processes
Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience.
Analytical and integration experience involving complex data sets
Public/private accounting experience, predominantly in the real estate and alternative investment sectors
Experience in reviewing real estate operations and financial statements (Fair Value, GAAP, IFRS)
Experience in performance reporting – NCREIF, GIPS (AIMR) beneficial
Knowledge of local statutory reporting requirements across North American and Europe beneficial
Strong team player who exhibits excellent communication and written skills
Strong sense of ownership and accountability of work product

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.

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