Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity

Apex Group Ltd•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity performs and coordinates administrative duties and accounting tasks for assigned funds. The role includes processing investment, cash, accrual, and capital transactions; preparing accounting work papers and financial statements; completing cash reconciliations and general ledger journal entries; and ensuring timely, accurate NAV calculations. The Senior Fund Accountant also supports client and investor services, maintains confidential investor data, ensures compliance with regulatory and fund-specific requirements, and helps maintain the company’s controlled operating environment. The position provides guidance to fund accountants, reviews funds and NAVs for accuracy and documentation, communicates with clients, and assists with training new employees. Apex requires employees in this opportunity to work in the office four days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Ability to work toward and meet agreed deadlines.
Highly organized and motivated, with acute attention to detail.
Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects.
Ability to manage complex accounting structures.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fund administration, including private equity and/or hedge fund accounting.
CPA, MBA, or master’s degree.
Experience with Paxus, Geneva, Investran, or eFront.
Experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements, and/or subsequent closes.

Responsibilities

Perform cash reconciliations and prepare general ledger journal entries.
Prepare accounting trial balance work papers and financial statements.
Maintain confidential institutional and high-net-worth investor data.
Provide client deliverables and investor services, including through client web portals.
Develop ad hoc reports as needed.
Ensure timely and accurate NAV calculations.
Process investment, cash, accrual, and capital transactions for funds.
Direct payments for assigned funds.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and fund specifications.
Provide guidance, expertise, and assistance to fund accountants when needed.
Communicate with clients to address questions and concerns.
Assist the team leader with training new employees.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Review fund accountants’ funds and NAVs for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
Maintain a controlled operating environment in conjunction with the company’s internal controls.