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iCapital is looking for the ideal candidate to join the Fund Finance team. This role will work on and manage an accounting team that services a fast-growing sector of the business. This position will be responsible for servicing hedge and private equity fund of fund and access fund vehicles (the “funds”) in conjunction with third-party administrators. The ideal candidate will also manage all fund accounting and financial reporting to investors, including capital activity, partner capital statements, annual audited financials, and tax deliverables. This role will take the accounting lead for Canada based funds including having knowledge of regulatory and operational reporting nuances.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the Canada market accounting and operational expert in new fund structuring, setup, and onboarding
Build and maintain relationships with underlying fund managers, fund administrators, and distributors
Design and implement processes and procedures for servicing the funds
Partner closely with the management team to enhance and automate key processes, and develop and enhance product, management, and other reporting
Work closely with Investor Relations, Product, Legal and Compliance, Technology, Sales, and Marketing teams to support fund operations
Provide oversight of fund administrators and other service providers, such as auditors, tax service providers, and custodians
Monitor cash positions and liquidity of investments, reconciliations, and manage cash reserves
Run accounts payable and expense allocation processes
Define, update, and maintain operating policies and procedures
Liaise with funds’ custodian and funds’ bank, as well as other counterparties as needed
Work with counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to ensure general compliance with fund docs as well as regulatory filings and requirements such as SEC and FINRA
Fulfill ad-hoc tasks as required by the team and different parts of the organization
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or another business-related field
8+ years of fund accounting, fund administration, or finance operations experience
Advanced accounting skills and experience within an audit framework preferred
Experience with FundServ required
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Demonstrated capacity and willingness to work within a close team structure on all tasks
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to see the big picture
Proven ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Passion for the application of innovative technology
Eager to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment
Nice to have:
Focus on alternative investment funds including fund-of-funds and feeder funds
What we offer:
Competitive total compensation program consisting of salary, equity for all full-time employees, annual performance bonus
100% employer paid Group Benefits (including medical, dental, vison, prescription, insurance, virtual telemedicine and mental health counseling, and an employee assistance program) for employees and their dependents