Vice President, Private Equity Fund Accounting (Manager Level) - 6 Month Contract POST NUMBER: 443703
Our client is sourcing a Vice President, Private Equity Fund Accounting (Manager Level) for a 6-Month Contract
About the Opportunity
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for clients within the Private Equity fund administration space, ensuring top-tier service delivery
- Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to a team of accounting and operations professionals
- Oversee financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS for closed-end investment vehicles, including private equity and infrastructure funds
- Support the expansion and development of both new and long-standing client accounts, with a focus on service quality, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes
- Supervise the preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements, along with coordinating investor reporting and related communications
- Manage the end-to-end NAV calculation and review workflow for private equity real estate (PERE) funds
- Utilize and optimize investor servicing platforms such as Investran, eFront, and data portals like Investment Café (ICX) and FIS Data Exchange (IDX)
- Ensure team compliance with internal controls, process documentation, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in onboarding and integration of large-scale fund administration assignments
- Drive automation and standardization initiatives across core systems and processes, particularly with fund accounting technologies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with global service teams and operational centers to ensure consistent and accurate client delivery
- Take part in internal strategic projects, both at a regional and global scale, as needed
About You
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in fund administration, preferably within private equity or real assets
- Deep understanding of fund structures, accounting principles, and operational workflows; able to act as a subject matter expert within the team
- Strong commercial insight and dedication to exceptional client service
- Background in private equity fund management or with a third-party fund administrator is highly desirable
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience managing and mentoring professional staff
- Self-driven and well-organized with a focus on precision and meeting deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across all levels of stakeholders
- CPA or equivalent accounting qualification is advantageous
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with fund admin software (Investran, eFront, Yardi) and reporting platforms
- Knowledge of investor onboarding processes, especially in line with U.S. KYC and AML standards
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
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