Director, Fund Operations

Sagard•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$170,000 - CA$200,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an outstanding individual to join our fast-paced and rapidly growing Finance organization as Director, Fund Operations in Toronto. This person will play a pivotal role in helping us scale our platform and deliver exceptional investor and management services across our global ecosystem.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant managerial, fund operations, and administration experience, preferably with private funds.
Experience in an asset management firm; exposure to audit, tax accounting, FATCA/CRS reporting, SLFI reporting, and level 3 valuation of investments is an asset.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
CA/CPA certification with specialization in IFRS is an asset.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and articulate complex financial information concisely.
Strong management skills with a track record of team leadership, employee coaching, and development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Thrives in a fast-paced, unstructured environment; proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
Collaborative and inclusive operating style with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
Excellent written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

Manage the finance team handling healthcare royalties and certain credit strategies, while advising on departmental responsibilities.
Oversee complex fund structures across multiple jurisdictions, including closed-end funds, SPVs, and corporations.
Collaborate closely with investment team members to provide financial support and reporting.
Ensure accuracy in quarterly financial statements and investor reports across multiple entities.
Supervise fund accounting activities, including journal entries, management fees, investments, accruals, and bank reconciliations.
Plan and review capital activities, including capital calls, distributions, rebalances, and transfers.
Coordinate year-end audits and regulatory requirements, and handle capital call notices, carried interest calculations, and rebalancing schedules.
Lead recruitment, coaching, and development of the finance team in collaboration with HR.
Manage relationships with service providers including fund administrators, banks, auditors, and advisers.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, oversee special projects, and handle ad-hoc data requests for internal teams.
Identify and champion opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability across fund operations workflows.