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Manager, Fund Accounting - 16785 (Closed)

DO YOU HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE PRIVATE EQUITY INDUSTRY? ARE YOU LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL AS A MANAGER OF FUND ACCOUNTING? Our client is looking for a strong professional to join their team.

Manager, Fund Accounting  

Our client, a principal investor and asset manager of residential real estate investments throughout North America, is seeking a dynamic and talented individual to join its team as a Manager, Fund Accounting responsible for the accounting and reporting for commingled funds and separate accounts within our Private Funds and Advisory business. Based in Toronto and reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Fund Accounting is responsible for the review and supervision of the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for separate accounts, side car investments and investment funds, including investor reporting and management analysis performed by a fund accountant.

About the Opportunity  

• Review of quarterly working papers for funds and separate accounts prepared by a fund accountant to ensure all transactions are recorded and the financials are accurate and prepared on a timely basis
• Prepare all funding calls and distributions to limited partners
• Ensure that advances to developers are accurate and properly reflected in books
• Prepare schedules for management reports and ensure consistency between the management report and financial information
• Assist with implementation of the new GL system
• Deal with investor queries promptly
• Communicate with the Investment Team as required on new and existing investments
• Communicate with Corporate and Tax Teams to meet their reporting requirements
• Continuous improvement of reporting and operational processes
• Supervise, mentor and develop the fund accountant and co-op student
• Assist with special projects including system upgrades, investor requests and new entity setup

About You

• CPA designation
• 5-8 years’ experience within a PRIVATE EQUITY company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required
• Must be a collaborative team player willing and able to work in a demanding environment
• Applicants with experience in private equity, funds management or financial services will be given preference.
• Strong report query skills within an integrated GL and excellent Excel knowledge
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting, U.S. GAAP and ASPE required

Salary Range
$85,000-$95,000/year

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #16785.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.

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