Supervisor, Fund Accounting (Private Assets)

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Supervisor, Fund Accounting to lead a dedicated team responsible for day-to-day fund accounting operations. You will supervise activities, ensure accuracy, and deliver timely, high-quality results for complex private equity and alternative funds.

The role emphasizes strong technical knowledge, supervisory excellence, and client service, with collaboration across Finance, Tax, and Reporting groups.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional designation (CPA, CFA, etc.) is an asset.
• 4+ years of fund accounting experience with private equity or alt funds.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the fund accounting team, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables
• Oversee NAV calculations, financial statements, trial balances, and allocations
• Review complex fund expenses, including management fees, admin fees, and carried interest
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and SLAs
• Act as day-to-day client contact with professionalism and technical expertise
• Coordinate with Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting, Integration teams
• Oversee client onboarding, conversions, and external audit processes
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to team members
• Lead efficiency initiatives to enhance processes and outcomes

Skills

Fund accounting expertise

Supervisory experience

Client service orientation

Project management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA or CFA (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A respected leader in the investment management space is hiring a Supervisor, Fund Accounting to oversee the day-to-day operations of a fund accounting team. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for professionals who bring technical fund accounting expertise, strong supervisory skills, and a drive to deliver exceptional client service while guiding a team to success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervise daily activities of the fund accounting team, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables
• Oversee preparation and review of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, financial statements, trial balances, and partner/shareholder allocations
• Review complex fund expenses, including management fees, admin fees, and carried interest
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and client service level agreements (SLAs)
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, responding to queries with professionalism and technical expertise
• Coordinate across internal groups including Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting, and Integration teams for seamless service delivery
• Oversee and support client onboarding, conversions, and external audit processes
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to team members, fostering a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Lead efficiency initiatives to enhance processes and improve operational outcomes

What You Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; professional designation (CPA, CFA, etc.) is an asset
• 4+ years of fund accounting experience with private equity or alternative investment funds
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in a financial services environment
• Solid knowledge of fund accounting processes, financial reporting, and private equity fund structures
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities and client service orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership position with a global market leader that sets the standard for excellence in fund administration. You'll work with some of the industry's most accomplished professionals, develop your leadership skills, and deliver best-in-class services to high-profile clients—all while contributing to a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.