Directeur(trice), comptabilité de fonds

Axium Infrastructure•Montreal, QC

About The Position

This role is for a Fund Accounting Director. The position involves overseeing financial reporting, managing accounting entries, and supervising a team of accountants. The Director will handle complex transactions, review reconciliations, and ensure compliance with governmental and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with tax, legal, investor relations, and fund performance teams is essential. The role also includes preparing financial statements for investors and participating in ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Administration.
CPA designation.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in bookkeeping / full accounting cycle.
Familiarity with Sage 300c (Accpac) software or any other accounting software.
Good computer skills and proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Bilingualism (French and English) in speaking and writing to communicate daily with colleagues in offices outside Quebec and with external partners across Canada, the United States, and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in investment accounting is an asset.

Responsibilities

Review and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Authorize accounting entries.
Supervise the work of accountants responsible for their entities.
Review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end entries.
Process complex accounting transactions.
Review bank reconciliations and forecast capital calls related to fund expenses.
Review government remittance forms and payments.
Work closely with the tax team by compiling and reviewing work documents for the preparation of tax returns and various tax forms.
Supervise the audit of financial statements for the funds under their responsibility, ensuring timely provision of necessary documents.
Develop annual budgets for the funds under their responsibility and monitor budgets quarterly.
Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with the investor relations team and provide support as needed.
Respond to investor inquiries regarding their financial information.
Prepare quarterly financial documents presented to investors.
Collaborate with the fund valuation and performance team by compiling information necessary for investment valuation.
Participate in ad-hoc projects.