VP, Private Equity Fund Accounting — Lead & Elevate Teams

Hemans.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client relationships

Advanced Excel

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Education

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

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

Tools

Investran

Job description

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.