Manager, Fund Accounting – Private Assets

CITCON

. Lead and manage the team to archive departmental and organizational goals .

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeToronto • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$111,000 - CA$133,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the team to archive departmental and organizational goals
Implement strategic plans to archive business objectives
Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations
Oversee periodical Net Asset Value calculations for the Private Equity Funds, including Financial Statement preparation, trial balance review and Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations
Review the calculation of fund specific expenses, including admin fees, management fees, carried interest and other applicable fees
Review accounting work, capital events, other client deliverables, investor statements and reporting prepared by staff
Ensure documentation is compliant with internal and external/regulatory standards
Review private equity funds’ partnership agreements, PPMs and other materials
Ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures/best practices, external standards, and regulatory requirements
Implement and monitor quality control procedures
Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in all aspects of operations and ensure all client SLAs are met
Liaise with Investor Relations, Waterfall, Tax, Financial Reporting and other Citco groups/teams globally
Act as a liaison with Clients on matters relating to Fund Accounting services
Ensure timely and accurate responses to client queries
Act as a liaison with external parties
Coordinate, manage and monitor external audit processes
Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients as needed
Work closely with Client Integration team
Manage and coordinate the activities of team members
Provide direction, support, and mentorship to team members
Conduct regular meetings to communicate objectives, updates and expectations
Evaluate team performance, providing timely feedback and conducting performance reviews
Identify skill gaps and training needs within the team. Organize and facilitate training programs to enhance team capabilities
Act as a liaison between the team members and senior management
Encourage a proactive problem-solving culture within the team
Implementation of efficiency initiatives in a timely manner
Generate ad hoc reports as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA)
4+ years’ experience in managing a team of Fund Accountants, Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors
3 - 5 years of fund accounting experience in either a Private Equity Fund, Private Equity Fund Administrator or other financial institution
Knowledge of US/Canadian GAAP and other comprehensive basis of accounting
Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
Proven experience in managerial role
Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Especially Excel and Word), experienced user of the FIS Investran PE accounting platform highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

range of benefits
training and education support
flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

fund accountingfinancial statement preparationNet Asset Value calculationsgeneral ledger reviewUS GAAPCanadian GAAPfinancial reportingpartner allocation calculationscompliance documentationquality control procedures

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillstime managementproject managementcommunication skillsmentorshipproblem-solvingteam managementperformance evaluationtraining facilitation

Certifications

CFACGACMACACPA