Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Assets
JOB_53207551119715Job type
PermanentLocation
TorontoProfession
Accounting And FinanceIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
$dependent on experience
Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Assets, Toronto(Hybrid)
Role: Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Assets
Location: Toronto (Hybrid) Ref: 1119715
Location: Toronto (Hybrid) Ref: 1119715
Your New Company
Join a globally recognized leader in financial services, known for its innovation, stability, and commitment to excellence. With decades of experience in the alternative investment space, this organization offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where professionals can grow their careers and make a meaningful impact. The Toronto office is a key hub for private asset operations, offering both local leadership and global reach.
Join a globally recognized leader in financial services, known for its innovation, stability, and commitment to excellence. With decades of experience in the alternative investment space, this organization offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where professionals can grow their careers and make a meaningful impact. The Toronto office is a key hub for private asset operations, offering both local leadership and global reach.
Your New Role
As Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Assets, you’ll lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering fund accounting services to a portfolio of complex private equity clients. You’ll oversee operations, manage senior client relationships, and drive strategic initiatives to support business growth and operational excellence.
As Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Assets, you’ll lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering fund accounting services to a portfolio of complex private equity clients. You’ll oversee operations, manage senior client relationships, and drive strategic initiatives to support business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor a team of managers and senior professionals
• Oversee NAV calculations, financial reporting, and investor allocations for complex fund structures
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and client SLAs
• Manage client relationships, including onboarding, transitions, and ongoing service delivery
• Collaborate with business development and integration teams on pitches and new client setups
• Drive process improvements, implement best practices, and lead strategic projects
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and internal leadership forums
• Lead and mentor a team of managers and senior professionals
• Oversee NAV calculations, financial reporting, and investor allocations for complex fund structures
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and client SLAs
• Manage client relationships, including onboarding, transitions, and ongoing service delivery
• Collaborate with business development and integration teams on pitches and new client setups
• Drive process improvements, implement best practices, and lead strategic projects
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and internal leadership forums
This is a newly created role due to business growth, with a clear and structured path to an Executive Vice President (EVP) position.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
• Experience: 12–15 years in private equity fund accounting, ideally within a fund administrator or fund manager
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA designation is a plus
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams, experience leading teams of 20-30+
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of US GAAP and private equity structures
• Client Management: Skilled in onboarding, transitions, and relationship building
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic Thinking: Experience leading pitches and collaborating with business development teams
• Experience: 12–15 years in private equity fund accounting, ideally within a fund administrator or fund manager
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA designation is a plus
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams, experience leading teams of 20-30+
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of US GAAP and private equity structures
• Client Management: Skilled in onboarding, transitions, and relationship building
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic Thinking: Experience leading pitches and collaborating with business development teams
What You’ll Get in Return
• Competitive Compensation: Salary based on experience + performance bonus • Retirement & Benefits: 5% RSP match, comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Time Off: 25 vacation days + 3 personal days
• Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home 3 days/week
• Career Mobility: Clear progression to SVP and EVP roles
• Supportive Culture: Monthly socials, team-building events, and inclusive celebrations
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with international teams and clients
• Competitive Compensation: Salary based on experience + performance bonus • Retirement & Benefits: 5% RSP match, comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Time Off: 25 vacation days + 3 personal days
• Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home 3 days/week
• Career Mobility: Clear progression to SVP and EVP roles
• Supportive Culture: Monthly socials, team-building events, and inclusive celebrations
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with international teams and clients
What You Need to Do Now
If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1119715. Thank you in advance for your interest.
If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1119715. Thank you in advance for your interest.
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Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private AssetsJOB_532075511197152025-05-292025-08-27
Talk to Alistair Houghton, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone: 905 366 4535JOB_53207551119715