VP, Private Equity Fund Accounting & Operations

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

Job summary

Not disclosed is seeking a Vice President, Fund Accounting - Private Equity to lead its private assets operations team in Toronto. You will drive NAV calculations, financial statement prep, and capital allocations while managing a high-performing group.

You will oversee client relationships, collaborate with Investor Relations, Tax, Audit, Financial Reporting, and Technology, and advance automation and process improvements to scale operations globally.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Fund accounting

Private equity knowledge

Communication

Process automation

Education

CPA or equivalent designation

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

PE accounting platforms

Excel

Job description

Not disclosed is seeking a Vice President, Fund Accounting - Private Equity to lead its private assets operations team in Toronto. You will drive NAV calculations, financial statement prep, and capital allocations while managing a high-performing group.

You will oversee client relationships, collaborate with Investor Relations, Tax, Audit, Financial Reporting, and Technology, and advance automation and process improvements to scale operations globally.