Manager, Fund Accounting

About the role

The Manager, Fund Accounting reports to the Senior Manager, Fund Accounting and provides operational leadership across the Fund Accounting function for public and private funds. The role contributes to monthly financial reporting and analysis, coordinates the external audit and manages ad hoc requests. It suits an experienced fund accounting professional with strong teamwork, a hands-on approach and a track record of solving problems independently.

Key responsibilities

• Public funds: liaise with third-party service providers on accruals, NAV calculations, fund financials, distributions and tax returns; review monthly management fee billings and operating expense recoveries; oversee MERs and other key fund data including performance reporting.
• Partner with Compliance on policy adherence, document reviews and regulatory filings such as Risk Assessment Questionnaires and ETF Fund Facts; review financial statements, notes and MRFPs for interim and year-end reporting.
• Private funds: review monthly NAV calculations for 10+ funds and 2 feeder funds; review and approve fee schedules so investment and portfolio managers are paid accurately and on time; respond to investor and partner inquiries; identify and implement process improvements; review and approve vendor, investment manager and portfolio manager payments.
• Team leadership and audit: manage and mentor a team of fund accountants; act as the main contact for external auditors; improve the NAV process, technology and client reporting.

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience in corporate accounting, with fund administration experience preferred.
• A professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA or ACCA) or other relevant qualification.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team; audit experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong independent problem-solving and a collaborative, flexible approach in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to adopt new technologies to drive efficiency