Supervisor, Fund Accounting (Private Assets)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 4+ years of fund accounting experience with private equity or alternative investment funds
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A respected leader in the investment management space is hiring a Supervisor, Fund Accounting to oversee the day-to-day operations of a fund accounting team. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for professionals who bring technical fund accounting expertise, strong supervisory skills, and a drive to deliver exceptional client service while guiding a team to success.
What You’ll Be Doing
What You Bring
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership position with a global market leader that sets the standard for excellence in fund administration. You’ll work with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals, develop your leadership skills, and deliver best-in-class services to high-profile clients—all while contributing to a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervise daily activities of the fund accounting team, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables
- Oversee preparation and review of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, financial statements, trial balances, and partner/shareholder allocations
- Review complex fund expenses, including management fees, admin fees, and carried interest
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and client service level agreements (SLAs)
- Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, responding to queries with professionalism and technical expertise
- Coordinate across internal groups including Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting, and Integration teams for seamless service delivery
- Oversee and support client onboarding, conversions, and external audit processes
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to team members, fostering a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Lead efficiency initiatives to enhance processes and improve operational outcomes
What You Bring
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; professional designation (CPA, CFA, etc.) is an asset
- 4+ years of fund accounting experience with private equity or alternative investment funds
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in a financial services environment
- Solid knowledge of fund accounting processes, financial reporting, and private equity fund structures
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication abilities and client service orientation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership position with a global market leader that sets the standard for excellence in fund administration. You’ll work with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals, develop your leadership skills, and deliver best-in-class services to high-profile clients—all while contributing to a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Supervise the fund accounting team and oversee accurate, timely preparation and review of NAV calculations, financial statements, allocations, and complex fund expenses. Ensure compliance and client service standards, coordinate with internal teams and clients, support onboarding and audits, mentor staff, and lead process improvements.
Requirements
Requires a degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; a professional designation such as CPA or CFA is an asset. Candidates should have at least four years of fund accounting experience with private equity or alternative investment funds, supervisory experience, knowledge of fund accounting and reporting, and strong organizational, communication, and client service skills.
Skills
- Fund Accounting
- Private Equity
- Alternative Investments
- Team Supervision
- Net Asset Value Calculations
- Financial Reporting
- Fund Expense Review
- Regulatory Compliance
- Client Service
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Client Onboarding
- Audit Coordination
- Team Mentorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Fund Accounting
- Private Equity
- Alternative Investment Funds
- Net Asset Value
- NAV Calculations
- Financial Statements
- Trial Balances
- Partner Allocations
- Shareholder Allocations
- Management Fees
- Administrative Fees
- Carried Interest
- Internal Controls
- Regulatory Requirements
- Service Level Agreements
- Client Service
- Client Onboarding
- Fund Conversions
- External Audits
- Financial Reporting
- Investor Relations
- Tax
- Integration
- CPA
- CFA
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Process Improvement