SVP, Fund Accounting (Private Assets)

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment is seeking a Senior VP, Fund Accounting - Private Equity to lead strategic quality initiatives and drive operational excellence in the fund accounting function. The role targets a seasoned professional with deep technical knowledge and a passion for process improvement and team leadership.

Responsibilities include establishing enterprise-wide QA frameworks, defining KPIs, mentoring a high-performing team, and spearheading continuous improvement while engaging stakeholders at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics and CPA designation preferred.
• 10+ years in fund accounting, private assets or private equity.
• Strong QA experience within financial services and deep technical knowledge.
• Proven leadership and change-management track record.
• Proficient in US GAAP, IFRS and Canadian GAAP.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic quality initiatives and establish QA frameworks across fund accounting.
• Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for performance and compliance.
• Mentor and structure a high-performing QA team and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify inefficiencies, standardize workflows, and deploy real-time quality tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and report to executives on key metrics and outcomes.
• Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and quality across the organization.

Skills

Fund accounting

Quality assurance

Leadership

US GAAP

IFRS

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A global financial services provider is looking for a SVP, Fund Accounting - Private Equity to 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 issues
• Maintain 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.