The Role
You have built deep fund accounting expertise. Now you are ready for a role where your judgment, client leadership and ability to develop people have visible impact. At Trident Trust, you will lead accounting and administration for a portfolio of alternative investment funds, work directly with fund managers and service providers, and help strengthen a growing team in Vancouver.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a manager who enjoys solving complex fund issues, reviewing high-quality work, improving how teams operate and building trusted client relationships. You will have the reach of a global organization with the opportunity to influence service delivery locally.
Duties
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, investor reporting and cash management for an assigned portfolio of alternative investment fun clients
- Review net asset value calculations, portfolio valuations, management and performance fees, waterfalls, investor allocations, capital activity and security pricing.
- Review financial statements, investor statements, client reporting packages, audit schedules and other complex deliverables for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
- Act as a primary client contact, understand governing documents and service agreements, and translate client requirements into clear, well-managed deliverables.
- Lead, coach and develop accounting staff through thoughtful delegation, technical guidance, feedback and workload planning.
- Lead the accounting workstream for new fund launches and client onboarding, including systems, banking, reporting and operating procedures.
- Coordinate annual audits and work effectively with auditors, tax advisers, banks, custodians and other service providers.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, controls, technology use and team efficiency without compromising quality or client service.
- Support scoping for new engagements and special projects and respond confidently to complex or time-sensitive client requests.
Maintain books and records in accordance with the accounting framework and reporting requirements applicable to each client, which may include IFRS, U.S. GAAP or other agreed standards.
Why experienced fund accounting managers may find this role compelling
- Visible ownership: lead client relationships and service delivery rather than operating as one layer in a large structure.
- Meaningful leadership: coach Senior Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants and help set expectations for quality, accountability and development.
- Complex, varied work: oversee private equity, hedge, venture capital, real estate and other alternative investment fund structures.
- Global perspective with local impact: collaborate across an international fund services organization while helping grow the Vancouver operation.
- Balanced structure: work with colleagues in person four days each week, with one approved remote workday.
Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- Five or more years of progressive experience in fund accounting, fund administration, asset management, alternative investments or a closely related professional services environment.
- At least two years of experience supervising, coaching or formally leading accounting professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to review complex fund calculations, financial statements, investor reporting and audit deliverables.
- Strong knowledge of alternative investment fund operations and the ability to interpret fund governing documents and client service requirements.
- Confident client communication, sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Skills and knowledge
Compensation and benefits
Expected base salary: CAD $115,000-$145,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in applicable incentive and benefit programs. Eligible employees may participate in company-sponsored health, dental, disability, retirement savings, wellness, and other benefit programs in accordance with plan terms.
Work Location and Schedule
This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The regular hybrid schedule requires four days per week in the Vancouver office and one approved remote workday per week. Additional in-office attendance or limited business travel may be required for client, training, team or operational needs. Trident Trust will consider accommodation requests in accordance with applicable human rights requirements.
Our commitment to an inclusive hiring process
Trident Trust is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and barrier-free workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other job-related requirements. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources.
Security, privacy and work authorization
Employment may be conditional on job-related background and identity verification appropriate to the role. Any background screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and employment laws and will be limited to information reasonably related to the requirements of the position. Access to company, client and financial systems is subject to confidentiality, cybersecurity, multi-factor authentication and other security requirements. Personal information collected during recruitment and employment will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and company practices. The successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada by the anticipated start date.
