THE ROLE
Lead corporate accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Act as point of contact for corporate accounting inquiries, technical accounting issues, budgeting and forecasting issues.
- Corporate Accounting (65%)
- Fund Accounting Oversight (20%)
- Management Reporting (15%)
THE TASKS
Corporate Accounting
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll, expense management, and cash flow.
- Oversee banking and lending relationships.
- Review and approve month-end journal entries and reconciliations.
- Prepare high-risk month-end entries for investments, related party transactions, and consolidation.
- Coordinate annual audits and tax reporting requirements.
Fund Accounting Oversight
- Oversee outsourced fund accounting services.
- Monitor distributions and capital calls in coordination with fund administrators.
Management Reporting
- Prepare and review annual budget and on-going monitoring of company results including the budget to actual variance analysis on monthly and quarterly basis.
- Develop fee projections for clients with bespoke fee structures.
THE COMPANY
A leading institutional private equity investment firm specializing in the global middle-market.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with flexible work arrangements and make a meaningful impact on the organization's growth and development.
THE EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE PREVIEW
By Month 1
- Master day-to-day corporate accounting operations including month-end close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of fund accounting oversight with 3rd party fund accounting team, including distribution and capital call monitoring
- Successfully manage payroll system with minimal supervision
By Month 3
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Actively contribute to internal meetings, providing financial insights and recommendations
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Run independently with minimal guidance on all core financial responsibilities
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Confidently represent the finance function in discussions with external stakeholders
By Month 6
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Function seamlessly as an integral part of the leadership team
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Take ownership of special projects related to financial systems and process improvements
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Participate confidently in due diligence sessions with clients and investors
By Month 12
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Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with business goals
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Position for potential advancement into broader leadership roles
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Make hiring recommendation for later months 18-24.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
- Exposure to pension funds, private equity and fund accounting preferred
- Completed CPA designation
Benefits
TITLE
Director of Finance, Private Equity
SALARY RANGE
$150,000 - $180,000
CASH BONUS
Up to 20%
THE PERKS
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional Development
- Flexible Remote Office Policy
LOCATION
Toronto, ON
THE OFFICE
Hybrid
TEAM SIZE
Individual Contributor
