Senior Associate – PERE Accounting

Waystone

Responsible for day to day administration of investment funds in Private Equity. Ensuring accurate financial computations and preparation of financial statements across diverse fund structures.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the day to day administration of investment funds in relation to Private Equity
Ensure accurate and timely calculation of net asset values for investment Funds
Understand the accounting and reporting obligations indicated by incorporation documents of the Funds
Knowledge of the accounting for investments within Funds
Experience with diverse Fund structures, such as Master / Feeder Funds, Multi-Currency Funds, SPVs, Sidecars
Assist the audit process related to Funds, including the preparation of annual financial statements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years’ previous industry experience
Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of current reporting standards
Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel, and industry standard accounting software
A university degree (B.A., B.Sc., M.B.A.) in Business preferably specializing in accountancy or another financial-related discipline
An internationally recognized accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent), is not required but is an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical accounting skillsnet asset value calculationaccounting for investmentsfinancial statement preparationreporting standards knowledgefund structures knowledge

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