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Fund Accounting Manager (Private Assets)
@ Kassen Recruitment
Toronto, Ontario
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Overview
Kassen Recruitment is hiring a Fund Accounting Manager (Private Equity) to oversee end-to-end fund accounting operations for a portfolio of private equity funds. The role leads a team, reviews NAVs and financial statements, and serves as primary client liaison. The posting states full-time employment with no stated pay or work arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the fund accounting team
- Review NAVs, financial statements and allocations
- Review fund expenses and fees
- Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors
- Act as primary client liaison
Requirements summary:
- Degree in accounting, finance or economics
- CPA, CFA or equivalent preferred
- 3-5 years private equity fund accounting experience
- 4+ years managing accounting teams
- Advanced Excel skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 4+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance, Economics |
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Kassen Recruitment
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
Job description
A respected player in the investment management space is hiring a Fund Accounting Manager (Private Equity) to oversee end-to-end operations for a portfolio of private equity funds. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for professionals who bring a deep understanding of fund accounting and a passion for team development, process improvement, and client service excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing
What You Bring
Why This Role
This is a chance to step into a key leadership position with a global organization that values accuracy, innovation, and team development. You'll be central to delivering best-in-class fund accounting services to high-profile clients while leading a team committed to continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage a high-performing team to ensure departmental goals are met
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fund accounting team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Lead the calculation and review of Net Asset Values (NAVs), financial statements, trial balances, and partner/shareholder allocations
- Review complex fund expenses including management fees, admin fees, carried interest, and more
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of all accounting work and client deliverables, including investor statements
- Interpret partnership agreements, PPMs, and other governing documents to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Ensure all documentation and processes comply with regulatory and internal standards
- Coordinate with internal teams including Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting, and Integration for seamless service delivery
- Act as a primary liaison to clients and external stakeholders, responding to queries with accuracy and professionalism
- Oversee and coordinate external audit processes
- Mentor, train, and guide team members, conducting performance reviews and identifying development opportunities
- Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and implement quality control measures
What You Bring
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- CPA, CFA, or equivalent accounting designation preferred
- 3-5 years of hands-on fund accounting experience with private equity or alternative investment funds
- 4+ years of experience managing fund accounting teams
- Solid understanding of US/Canadian GAAP and fund-level financial reporting
- Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers and financial statements
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Advanced Excel skills
Why This Role
This is a chance to step into a key leadership position with a global organization that values accuracy, innovation, and team development. You'll be central to delivering best-in-class fund accounting services to high-profile clients while leading a team committed to continuous improvement.
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