Private Equity Senior Fund Manager

Pinnacle Fund Services

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinnacle Fund Services (“Pinnacle”) is a privately-owned company headquartered in Vancouver that provides high-quality accounting and administrative services to hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investment vehicles in Canada, the United States and internationally. Pinnacle provides clients with responsive service and provides employees with a dynamic workplace and career growth potential. To deliver services to our growing client base, Pinnacle is seeking candidates for a Senior Manager to join our Private Equity Team. Reporting directly to the AVP of Private Equity, the Senior Manager is responsible for leading a team of managers across Pinnacle Canada and Pinnacle Europe. In this role, you will partner closely with Managers to ensure teams consistently deliver high-quality service to Pinnacle’s clients, including fund accounting, financial reporting, and monthly net asset valuations of fund portfolios. The Senior Manager also plays a key role in overseeing and coordinating strategic and operational initiatives while collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for proactive team players with a strong work ethic to join our growing entrepreneurial company. Candidates with prior experience in Fund Administration or the fund industry will find this role particularly appealing as it presents an opportunity for development and career advancement with Fund Administration. This position offers an exciting pathway for professional development.

Requirements

Prior experience in the fund industry of at least 5 years is required
Prior experience in a managing role of at least 4 years managing client relationships, deliverables and communication
In-depth knowledge of closed ended funds required
Accounting designation required
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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with PFS-Paxus is desired, but not required

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal Client Relationship Manager for clients, ensuring client are met and satisfaction is maintained
Lead client and fund onboarding efforts, managing resources and deadlines for smooth integration
Facilitate check-ins with clients, promote relevant services, and respond promptly to client requests
Analyze client and operational metrics, recommending improvements to enhance service delivery
Conduct thorough reviews of financial reporting packages and statements to ensure compliance with accounting standards
Oversee teams to ensure Pinnacle standards for accuracy, efficiency, and timely financial reporting are consistently met
Lead or contribute to strategic projects aligned with company growth
Monitor financial metrics such as budget versus actuals to ensure effective resource allocation and operational efficiency
Plan team resources and workload allocations in line with business demands, proactively developing skills and infrastructure for high performance
Provide coaching, training, and feedback to support employee growth and engagement
Work with teams to set performance goals, conduct quarterly and annual performance appraisals in line with Pinnacle’s performance management process
Participate in recruitment and talent development initiatives to build effective teams