Hedge Fund Accountant

Pinnacle Fund Services

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Pinnacle Fund Services is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its Private Equity Team. The role works with a mix of hedge and private equity funds, helps manage client accounts, and contributes to the company’s growth. The accountant supports client finance teams and gains exposure to fund structures across Canada, the United States, and the Cayman Islands in a supportive, entrepreneurial workplace.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of prior fund accounting or financial statement audit experience.
• Understanding of investment types such as equities, bonds, and options.
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities, and constant change.
• Ability to allocate time effectively and manage tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach, strong work ethic, and ability to take initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Hedge fund experience.
• Private equity fund experience.
• Accounting designation.
• Prior experience with PFS-Paxus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with timely net asset value calculations for assigned client portfolios.
• Upload trades for multiple investment vehicles.
• Reconcile cash and positions daily.
• Support the NAV process, including rolling and completing NAV, audit, and tax workbooks.
• Support year-end audit and tax reporting with clients and auditors.
• Accrue fund income and expenses, including management and performance fees, in accordance with relevant accounting standards and offering documents.
• Prepare investor statements.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Review security prices for accuracy and ensure corporate actions are properly reflected.
• Respond to client ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Calculate capital calls and prepare notices.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits.
• RRSP employer match program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Educational support.
• Work-life balance.
• Remote firm arrangement with some purposeful in-office days for learning, relationship-building, collaboration, and socializing.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed