Vice President - Fund Accounting

Hemans.; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hemans. is seeking a Vice President of Private Equity Fund Accounting to lead high-performing teams and oversee complex fund structures within a global financial services setting. You will shape private equity operations, drive performance, and ensure meticulous NAV calculations and investor reporting.

You will partner with client teams, manage audits, and guide cross-functional initiatives, leveraging extensive PE fund accounting expertise and strong leadership to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CFA, or equivalent designation preferred.
• 8+ years of private equity fund accounting experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in fund administration, asset management, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, waterfall calculations, allocations, and investor reporting.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience managing audits and complex client relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Investran or similar private equity accounting platforms is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and fund accounting professionals.
• Drive performance, engagement, and professional development across the team.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Oversee NAV calculations for private equity funds and review related statements.
• Review financial statements, trial balances, investor allocations, and capital activity.
• Ensure accurate calculation and review of management fees, carried interest, and fund expenses.
• Review investor reporting and client deliverables.
• Serve as a senior client contact and provide technical accounting expertise.
• Ensure timely resolution of client inquiries and delivery of exceptional service.
• Oversee audit coordination and relationships with external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting, and Waterfall teams.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Client relationships

Advanced Excel

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

CPA / CA / CMA / CGA / CFA or equivalent designation

Outils

Investran

Description du poste

Vice President, Private Equity Fund Accounting

Are you ready to take the next step in your fund accounting career with one of the world's most respected financial services organizations?

Our client is a globally recognized provider of fund administration and asset servicing solutions, supporting some of the most sophisticated private equity, hedge fund, and alternative investment managers in the industry. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and client service, they continue to invest heavily in technology, people, and growth.

As part of their expanding Private Assets division, they are seeking an experienced Vice President, Private Equity Fund Accounting to lead high-performing teams, oversee complex fund structures, and play a key role in shaping the future of their private equity operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and fund accounting professionals
• Drive performance, engagement, and professional development across the team
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration
• Oversee the preparation and review of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for private equity funds
• Review financial statements, trial balances, investor allocations, and capital activity
• Ensure accurate calculation and review of management fees, carried interest, administration fees, and other fund expenses
• Review investor reporting and other key client deliverables

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients and maintain strong long-term relationships
• Provide technical accounting expertise and industry insights to clients
• Ensure timely resolution of client inquiries and delivery of exceptional service
• Partner closely with relationship management and client integration teams

Operational Excellence & Strategic Initiatives

• Drive operational efficiency and process improvement initiatives
• Oversee audit coordination and relationships with external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, partnership agreements, and internal policies
• Support technology enhancements, automation projects, and business transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting, and Waterfall teams

What They're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred
• 8+ years of private equity fund accounting experience
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fund administration, asset management, or financial services environment
• Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, waterfall calculations, allocations, and investor reporting
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Experience managing audits and complex client relationships
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Investran or similar private equity accounting platforms is highly desirable

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a market-leading global organization with an outstanding reputation
• Work with some of the world's most sophisticated private equity fund managers
• Lead and influence large-scale operational and technology initiatives
• Clear career progression within a growing business
• Collaborative, high-performing culture with significant investment in employee development
• Competitive compensation package and long-term growth opportunities

If you're a private equity fund accounting leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.