VP, Fund Accounting (Private Equity)

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-tier financial services provider as a Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Equity. In this high-impact leadership role, you will steer private assets operations, oversee client service delivery, and enhance operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate has deep fund accounting expertise, strong team management skills, and a solid understanding of private equity structures. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders while shaping a dynamic and growing environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in private equity or public accounting with leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in private equity fund structures and accounting policies.
• Proven track record in leading technology transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of managers and professionals, ensuring high performance.
• Oversee NAV calculation, financial statement preparation, and compliance.
• Drive efficiency and automation initiatives across fund operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Fund accounting expertise

Communication

Strategic thinking

Process automation

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

PE accounting platforms

Excel

Word

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A top-tier financial services provider is looking to hire a Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Equity to lead its private assets operations team. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep fund accounting expertise, exceptional team management capabilities, and a strong understanding of private equity structures. You'll be responsible for overseeing client service delivery, operational effectiveness, and strategic initiatives within a dynamic, global environment.

What You’ll Do

Team & Operational Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of managers and accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
• Direct resource planning, workflow management, and execution of deliverables to meet service-level agreements
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring the timely and accurate calculation of NAVs, financial statement preparation, and capital allocations
• Review accounting outputs including management and performance fees, carried interest, and investor reporting
  
  

Client Management & Compliance

• Maintain strong client relationships as the primary point of contact for fund accounting services
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Investor Relations, Tax, Audit, Financial Reporting, and Technology teams
• Ensure all documentation, processes, and deliverables adhere to internal controls, regulatory standards, and client expectations
• Oversee audit processes and partner with external stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely resolution of issues
  
  

Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects

• Drive efficiency and automation initiatives across fund operations
• Participate in new client onboarding, conversions, and integration projects
• Review and refine operations processes to align with strategic business goals
• Identify, plan, and implement improvements in process quality, team capabilities, and technology adoption
  
  

People Development & Culture

• Recruit, train, and develop team members; conduct regular performance reviews and career coaching
• Identify skills gaps and implement training programs to elevate team performance
• Act as a liaison between team and senior leadership, fostering open communication and transparency
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence
  
  

What You Bring

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA or equivalent designation strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in private equity or public accounting, with leadership responsibilities
• Deep technical expertise in private equity fund structures, accounting policies (US GAAP, IFRS, etc.), and operational workflows
• Strong understanding of fund waterfalls, carried interest models, and capital event reporting
• Track record of leading technology transformation and process automation initiatives
• Skilled communicator and strategic thinker with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with PE accounting platforms is a strong asset
  
  

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a leading platform in the private equity administration space and play a critical role in scaling operations, enhancing client satisfaction, and shaping the next phase of growth. You'll be working alongside senior leaders and industry experts in an environment that values innovation, quality, and people development.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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