SVP, Fund Accounting (Private Assets)

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment is seeking a Senior VP of Fund Accounting - Private Equity for a global financial services client. You will lead strategic quality initiatives and drive operational excellence across the fund accounting function.

You will develop enterprise QA frameworks, define KPIs, mentor a high-performing team, and spearhead continuous improvement. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep technical expertise and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA designation a plus.
• Experience in fund accounting, especially private assets or private equity, is required.
• Strong leadership and change-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide QA frameworks and protocols.
• Define KPIs and dashboards to track performance and compliance.
• Lead a high-performing QA team with mentorship, structure, and direction.
• Spearhead continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.
• Standardize workflows and escalation protocols to minimize disruptions.
• Design and deploy tools for real-time monitoring and automated quality checks.
• Create resolution matrices, troubleshooting guides, and QC templates.
• Strengthen internal controls and refine quality checkpoints in key workflows.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.
• Maintain robust quality documentation and control procedures aligned with industry best practices.
• Lead rollout of training programs focused on quality awareness and operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align QA initiatives with operational goals.
• Deliver executive-level reporting on key metrics and outcomes.
• Act as a change agent to drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and quality.

Skills

Fund accounting

Leadership

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics; CPA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A global financial services provider is looking for a SVP, Fund Accounting - Private Equityto lead strategic quality initiatives and drive operational excellence across their fund accounting function. This is a senior leadership opportunity ideal for a seasoned fund accounting professional with deep technical expertise and a passion for process improvement, innovation, and team leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Quality Leadership

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide quality assurance frameworks and protocols
• Define KPIs and reporting dashboards to track performance and compliance
• Lead a high-performing QA team, providing mentorship, structure, and direction
• Spearhead department-wide continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives

Operational Execution & Tactical Solutions

• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable, practical solutions
• Standardize workflows and escalation protocols to minimize service disruptions
• Design and deploy tools for real-time monitoring and automated quality checks
• Create resolution matrices, troubleshooting guides, and quality control templates

Process Enhancement & Quality Control

• Strengthen internal controls and refine quality checkpoints in key workflows
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issuesMaintain robust quality documentation and control procedures aligned with industry best practices
• Lead the rollout of training programs focused on quality awareness and operational excellence

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align QA initiatives with operational goals
• Deliver executive-level reporting on key metrics and outcomes
• Act as a change agent to drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and quality

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA designation is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in fund accounting, specifically within private assets or private equity
• Significant hands-on experience in quality assurance/control within financial services
• Deep understanding of accounting frameworks including US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, and IFRS
• Proven leadership experience and a track record of driving organizational change
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to design tactical solutions to complex challenges
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to lead the quality strategy for a highly respected fund administration platform supporting sophisticated private asset structures. You'll play a central role in shaping a culture of excellence and innovation in an organization that prioritizes investment in people, processes, and technology.