Sr. Associate, Private Equity

Talentify; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to provide support to the private equity investment team. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, analytical tasks, and collaboration on valuations. Candidates should have 3-5+ years of experience in investment management and advanced Excel skills. This hybrid position offers $40.00 - $43.00/hr depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in investment management, private markets investments, or investment operations.
• Self-driven, strong work ethic, and collaborative.
• Passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for private equity portfolio management.
• Collaborate on valuation reports for direct and co-investments.
• Prepare quarterly performance reports.

Skills

Investment management experience

Advanced Excel skills

Professional designations (CPA, CFA, CAIA)

Portfolio analytics/reporting

Private equity asset class experience

Education

Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

E Front

Invest Tran systems

VBAs or Macros

Job description

Job Title: Senior Fund Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Associate, Middle Office Operations is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the private equity investment team. This role encompasses the daily management of assets and periodic reporting to stakeholders. Adaptability to new requests and requirements is essential for success. Core functions include the preparation and review of internal and external reports, along with various analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for the management of the private equity portfolio, including performance calculations, attribution/exposure analysis, and preparation of presentations for clients and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with valuation and private equity teams quarterly to prepare detailed valuation reports for direct and co-investments.
• Prepare quarterly performance reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data points such as AUM, Invested Capital, IRR, and TWRR for reporting purposes.
• Contribute to annual emissions initiatives and perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.
• Support system implementation by gathering business requirements and assisting with test case development and execution.
• Assist in cash forecasting for investment capital activities to support liquidity management processes.
• Analyze fund fees and investment-related expenses to identify trends and opportunities.
• Coordinate information flow within the organization to optimize communication with the investment team.
• Develop, enhance, and document operational workflows and procedures as needed.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years experience in investment management, private markets investments, or investment operations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPS, Pivots, and complex formulas.
• Professional designations such as CPA, CFA, or CAIA, or near completion of these certifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in valuations and portfolio analytics/reporting.
• Experience with private equity asset classes and private market valuations.
• Proficiency in reporting metrics such as AUM, Invested Capital, IRR, and TWRR.
• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience with VBAs or Macros, SAP, E Front, or Invest Tran systems.
• Experience with DCF calculations.
• Soft skills: self-driven, strong work ethic, passion for learning, and collaborative.

Work Environment

The position reports to the Senior Manager, Private Equity. The work schedule is 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility on start and end times, as long as tasks are completed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.

À propos d'Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

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About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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