- A CA or CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

- A minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in fund accounting or related financial services, with a focus on Private Equity Fund accounting.

- Managing and/or leading large teams for 2-3 years

- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and mentor a team of professionals.

- Excellent communication skills for clear and concise reporting and stakeholder engagement.

- An innovative mindset to lead process improvements and implement automation solutions.

- Excellent analytical, problem solving skills with high degree of attention to detail

- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Work Experience:

- Manage and mentor a team of fund accountants

- Review and sign-off of Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports

- Reviewing/Authorizing payments and other transactions

- Valuation of portfolio holdings

- Review and approve fund valuations, reconciliations, audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance reports.

- Develop and implement robust accounting policies, procedures, and controls to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including fund managers, investors, auditors, tax advisors, administrators, and custodians.

- Provide technical guidance and support on complex accounting and reporting matters, such as fair value measurement, consolidation, and allocation.

Preferred Qualification:

- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume tasks accurately.

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

- Proficiency in data entry and report generation.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and ownership of tasks.

- Familiarity with financial systems and processes is an asset.

Preferred Technical Skills:

- Drive process improvements and spearhead automation initiatives to elevate the efficiency and quality of the fund accounting function.

- Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge fund clients

- Planning, scheduling and managing the daily workflows of all client deliverables within the team

- Ensure adherence of applicable best practice policies and client specific agreements.

- Address and/or escalate all material issues effecting the NAV production process or client relationship in a detailed and timely manner

- Managing and coordinating the Year end process with respect to audit timelines, Financial Statement Preparation, Regulatory filings, Tax services, etc.

- Liaising closely with the Supervisor to identify and implement on the job training initiatives for team members; own team related duties including vacation management, performance appraisals, etc.

- Engage and own intra-office migrations and/ or new client on boarding

- Contribute and own departmental initiatives while supporting team initiatives

- Drive forward continuous improvement, seeking efficiencies while maintaining adequate controls

Soft Skills:

- Adhere to documented operational processes for each transaction, ensuring compliance with the latest version of SLA/Goal metrics to achieve key drivers of client satisfaction daily.

- Take full ownership of daily work, completing all tasks with a high degree of accuracy and within specified timeframes.

- Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

Technical Skills:

- Working knowledge of Advent Geneva, Investran and other Accounting applications

Preferred Qualification: