Senior Fund Accountant, Private Assets

Senior Fund Accountant, Private Assets

Company: The Citco Group Limited

Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Salary: $85,000.00–$ (as of 3 weeks ago)

The market leader in asset servicing, Citco has been pioneering the industry since 1948. Our Private Assets team delivers award‑winning services for complex fund structures, supporting hedge funds, alternative assets, corporations and private clients worldwide.

• Prepare periodical Net Asset Value calculations for Private Equity Funds, including financial statement preparation, trial balance review and partner/shareholder allocation calculations.
• Execute financial control elements covering assets, liabilities, income, expenses and equity.
• Independently complete cash, portfolio and capital reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and reconcile income and expense accruals, calculating admin fees, management fees and carried interest.
• Prepare capital events for Private Equity Funds.
• Prepare investor capital account statements and reporting.
• Monitor compliance with client service level agreements, managing timing and quality of deliverables.
• Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure client needs are met.
• Demonstrate understanding of Private Equity fund types and mechanics, providing technical accounting knowledge to clients.
• Coordinate with Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting and other Citco groups globally.
• Help coordinate, manage and monitor external audit processes.
• Review client funds’ partnership agreements, PPMs and other materials.
• Implement efficiency initiatives in a timely manner.
• Generate ad‑hoc reports as required.

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA).
• 3–5 years of fund accounting experience in a Private Equity Fund, Private Equity administrator or other financial institution.
• Experience reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements.
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience of other professionals.
• Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi‑task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); experience with the FIS Investran PE accounting platform highly desirable.

We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success while balancing personal needs.

Citco embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance