Hedge Fund Accounting Manager Jobs

Salary: $60,000-75,000 per year + benefits dependent on skills & experience

At least 3-5 years of proven success in a charitable fundraising environment or the equivalent education and experience

Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

- Track and monitor donor activities and contributions in CanadaHelps Donor Management System (DMS)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and presentations, are required

Experience in event planning, solicitation of gifts of varying sizes and frequency

Strong analytical, financial and management accounting skills will be necessary to perform this role.

Provide leadership and guidance in the day-to-day management of investment operations functions

Degree in Finance, Economics, or other related disciplines.

Minimum of 5+ years of financial industry work experience, at least 2-year hands-on experience of managing PE/VC fund.

Ability to manage and analyze investment data using Excel (Advanced Excel), PowerBI, SharePoint and Backstop (training will be provided).

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Excellent project management skills and attention to detail

Act as a member of senior management team by participating and contributing to organization-wide meetings, events, and initiatives

Manage development staff and contractors as they are hired

Experience in fund development with a proven successful track record in soliciting and securing corporate sponsorships and/or individual & corporate donations

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to adapt your communication style to a broad range of people and perspectives

Knowledge and understanding of CRA guidelines for charities regarding donations and sponsorships

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio would be an asset

1-3 years derivative accounting/valuation experience, including hedge accounting, with sound technical knowledge

Prepare hedge accounting documentation and effectiveness testing, ensuring full compliance with IAS 39 and IFRS 9 disclosure requirements

Manage settlements for security transactions, including swap payments and receipts

University/post-graduation education in Accounting, Commerce, or Business.

10+ years of experience at financial institutions including 3 years with an accounting firm having worked with clients from financial institutions

Proactively manage client issues including trade processing, fund valuation, fee calculations and investor reporting

Review client and investor reports for accuracy and compliance with fund offering documents and service level agreements

Such other activities as you may be assigned by your immediate manager, or other SS&C manager or director.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Significant mutual fund or investment accounting experience

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Utilizing instrument-specific knowledge to identify and resolve open break items between client and broker/custodian

Preparing schedules for financial reporting and regulatory requirements

Collaborating with Finance and Operations teams within the client environment

Preparing and reviewing daily/month-end pricing to maintain investor portfolio valuations

Resolving data and interface support issues based on a developing understanding of the overall life cycle of a trade

Ensuring client capital activity and related payments are rendered and accounted for

Post-secondary education in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent people management and leadership skills; ability to coach, develop and mentor staff.

Strong project management skills, and the ability to act, implement and make sound decisions.

Liaise with, provide subject matter expertise to and work collaboratively with Autism Canada’s management team.

Design, implement, and manage an annual Fund Development Strategy which increases revenue to support the strategic direction of the organization.

Develop, implement, and manage Autism Canada’s Donor Recognition program.

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience at the management level in a hedge fund administration environment

Review and validate the partner/shareholder allocation calculations, including management and incentive fee calculations

Review of the weekly / month end NAV pack before presentation to NAV Officer / Manager

Lead/assist with periodic financial reporting for Hedge Funds (i.e. Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Profit and Loss)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in a hedge fund administration environment or other related financial services experience.

Involved in all areas of talent management including; hiring, training, supervision, and delivery of performance reviews.

Review limited partnership agreements and offering memorandums and ensure compliance with operational and accounting procedures.

Manage the planning, preparation, and execution of weekly and/or monthly net asset value reporting cycle in accordance with US GAAP.

Coordinate all external audit requests, and requirements from financial reporting, tax, compliance, risk and regulatory reporting as required.

Meet all requirements for the performance planning process including goal setting, regular and immediate feedback and submission of formalized performance appraisals.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Other general duties as determined by management

6+ years of experience within the fund administration industry (private equity fund administration background a plus)

Strong Communication skills, oral and written

Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans

Your Future: RRSP Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays

You will have some successful supervisory/management experience.

Interact with senior management and clients; help establish plan for new client setup and transitions

You have an accounting / finance background with relevant experience – evidenced by:

Manage and monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables

Help coordinate, manage, and monitor external audit process

You have a Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or economics AND

PMP – Project Management Professional certification

Defines and develops project management best practices, processes, and policy to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and goals

7 to 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager working collaboratively as part of cross functional team

Demonstrated expertise and proficiency in the application of project management methodologies

Manages and executes project set-up activities

Experience developing and maintaining project schedules including working team and executive views

Team player with good attitude and approachable personality and good staff management skills

Strong time management skills in meeting client deadlines

Strong working knowledge of Investran Private Equity Accounting system (key requirement)

Competent accounting knowledge in IFRS and US GAAP

Possess at least 3 years of private equity accounting experience and ideally 2 years’ experience in the FIS Investran experience

Assessing/planning the volume/level of work against timelines and disseminating daily workflows to other team members

Strong project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task

Prepare and review fee calculations including (but not limited to) management fees, admin fees, waterfall clawback, and carried interest calculations

Interact with senior management and manage overall relationships for multiple clients

Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience of other professionals

Working knowledge of Excel and Word essential, experienced user of the SunGard Investran PE accounting platform highly desirable

Manage and monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables

University Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Provide customer service to hedge fund managers and investors.

Computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is an asset.　

Advanced investigative, and problem solving skills

Participate in multiple system improvement projects and automation projects

Understanding of securities such as equities, bonds, forwards, futures, options.

University Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Provide customer service to hedge fund managers and investors.

Computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is an asset.

Advanced investigative, and problem solving skills

Participate in multiple system improvement projects and automation projects

Understanding of securities such as equities, bonds, forwards, futures, options.

Provide accurate and up to date management reporting as required. Ensure all invoices are billed and collected on time.

Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a critical requirement for this role.

Manage a team of client operations staff in performing accounting and administrative service. Allocate resources appropriately to maximize productivity.

Participate in global projects and committees to improve procedures and enhance our product offering.

Demonstrate leadership and the ability to effectively manage a team of accounting professionals.

In depth understanding of fund administration industry. This includes various fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments and fund offering documentation review.

Provide accurate and up to date management reporting as required. Ensure all invoices are billed and collected on time.

Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a critical requirement for this role.

Manage a team of client operations staff in performing accounting and administrative service. Allocate resources appropriately to maximize productivity.

Participate in global projects and committees to improve procedures and enhance our product offering.

Demonstrate leadership and the ability to effectively manage a team of accounting professionals.

In depth understanding of fund administration industry. This includes various fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments and fund offering documentation review.

Post-secondary education in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent people management and leadership skills; ability to coach, develop and mentor staff.

Strong project management skills, and the ability to act, implement and make sound decisions.

Liaise with, provide subject matter expertise to, and work collaboratively with Autism Canada’s management team.

Design, implement, and manage an annual Fund Development Strategy which increases revenue to support the strategic direction of the organization.

Develop, implement, and manage Autism Canada’s Donor Recognition program.

Provide accurate and up to date management reporting as required. Ensure all invoices are billed and collected on time.

Liaise with investment managers, brokers and auditors for day-to-day operational issues;

Build and manage a team of client operations staff in performing accounting and administrative service. Allocate resources appropriately to maximize productivity.

Manager and assist with client deliverables and projects including, but not limited to, Distributions, new funds onboarding and liquidations.

Participate in global projects and committees to improve procedures and enhance our product offering

A working knowledge of Japanese investors or retail funds is an advantage