Vice President, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds
At a glance
VP-level Accounting role at Fa Euxc Saasfaprod1. Toronto · full-time · CA$119,000–CA$161,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Oversee managers and supervisors, keeping staff trained and completing performance reviews
- Make sure your team delivers accurate client work on schedule and meets fund-participant deadlines
- Serve as a key client contact with the Senior Vice President, handling questions from investors, advisers, banks and auditors
- Set staffing, productivity and overtime targets, then monitor how the team performs against them
- Lead business projects, streamline inefficient processes and help present services to current and prospective clients
What you bring
- A degree in accounting, finance or economics, or a professional accounting designation
- Six to seven years in financial services, including demonstrated work in financial markets and hedge fund accounting
- Two years of experience leading a team and developing and retaining talent
- Strong client relationship skills and commercial judgment
Who this fits
This VP role suits an accounting leader who can manage a team while handling client relationships and operational decisions. It is based in Toronto in a hybrid arrangement.
From the employer
About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.
For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com
About the Team & Business Line:
Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
As a core member of our Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon
Your Role:
- You will provide training and supervision to Managers and Supervisors on your team.
- Ensure that all client deliverables are met by your team; ensure delivery in an accurate and timely manner
- Partner with the Senior Vice President, act as primary contact with clients: investors, investment advisors/managers, banks, brokers, auditors and other fund participants (portfolio managers and fund managers)
- Develop, manage and maintain targets concerning staffing: operational deliverables, overtime budgeting and productivity
- Ensure all staff are appropriately trained and conduct performance evaluations
- Meet expectations of fund participants; adhere to deadlines
- Collaborate with auditors, fund participants and advisers to manage their queries and concerns, ensuring that relevant information is provided appropriately
- Leverage existing client relationship to secure new business, offer our products and services in partnership with the Senior Vice President and Executive Management team, facilitate presentations to existing and prospective clients
- Participate in and lead projects that may be defined from time to time in connection with the continuing expansion and evolution of the business
- Continuously review and remove non-standard and inefficient processes
- Ensure company initiatives are executed; ensure team alignment
About You:
- You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or professional accounting designation.
- 6-7 years’ experience in Financial Services, specifically with proven financial markets and hedge fund accounting accomplishments
- 2 years’ experience with managing a team, building and retaining organizational talent
- Superior client relationship management while demonstrating business and commercial acumen
- Excellent interpersonal skills to generate new client relationships and build networks
- Strategic thinker to make operational decisions and to navigate complexity
- Analytical mindset to assess quality and risks
- Motivation to drive for result
Salary Range : CAD $119,000 - $161,000
- This position is for an existing vacancy
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection
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