Senior Fund Accountant – Real Assets / Private Equity
- Canada
- Remote
- Posted Oct 31, 2026
- 1 position
US$50–US$60 / hour
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- Employment type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Location requirements
- Country, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)
Job summary
Perform fund accounting for complex real assets and private equity structures, and prepare timely management, statutory, and regulatory reports. Support clients and audits, coordinate team workflows and deadlines, mentor colleagues, and contribute to process improvement and automation.
Job details
🔥 CRITICAL HIRING NOTICE: 40 POSITIONS OPEN FOR IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW & OFFER Our client—a premier global leader in fund services and corporate governance managing over $3 Trillion in Assets Under Administration (AUA)—is expanding its Real Assets Fund Accounting team at unprecedented scale. We are actively filling 40 qualified positions this weekend to support complex fund structures for top-tier global alternative asset managers. If you are an accounting or finance professional with 5+ years of experience looking to step into a Senior Fund Accountant role with an industry titan, we want to speak with you today. WHY APPLY NOW? Fast-Track Sourcing & Hiring Process: High-priority applications reviewed immediately this weekend. Industry Leadership: Join an award-winning team driving continuous investment in technology and professional development. Complex Exposure: Work with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals managing high-value Real Assets fund operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Fund Accounting Excellence: Execute general fund accounting operations according to local, international, and industry-specific accounting standards. Reporting & Delivery: Prepare and ensure timely delivery of management, statutory, and regulatory financial reporting. Strategic Client Support: Provide high-quality financial information and reporting insights to support strategic client decision-making. Operational Planning: Assist in organizing and directing team workflows to consistently meet strict client SLAs and agreed delivery deadlines. Audit & Regulatory Compliance: Lead supporting activities for internal and external audits; directly liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies. Leadership & Coaching: Mentor, train, and foster team development, maintaining a collaborative and high-performing working environment. Process Optimization: Participate in internal efficiency initiatives focused on automation, process harmonization, and operational leaning. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of experience in private equity fund accounting. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of traditional asset accounting and financial statement reporting. Good understanding of GAAP requirements and applicable accounting standards. Hands-on experience with fund structures, consolidations, and financial reporting. Solid knowledge of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements. Audit & Operational Background: Proven experience supporting both internal and external audits. Core Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (fluent in written and spoken English). Work Style: Ability to work independently, demonstrate high self-direction, and consistently meet tight deadlines. ⚡ HOW TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY We are reviewing slates and scheduling interviews continuously throughout the weekend. 📩 Send your updated resume directly or click "Easy Apply" right away to secure an interview slot.
What you’ll do
Perform fund accounting for complex real assets and private equity structures, and prepare timely management, statutory, and regulatory reports. Support clients and audits, coordinate team workflows and deadlines, mentor colleagues, and contribute to process improvement and automation.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field and at least five years of private equity fund accounting experience are required. Candidates should have knowledge of asset accounting, financial statements, GAAP and other applicable standards, fund structures, consolidations, reporting requirements, and audits, along with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and self-management skills.
Listed skills
- Process Optimization · Preferred
- Financial Reporting · Preferred
- Team Leadership · Preferred
- Financial analysis · Preferred
- Client Relationship Management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Fund Accounting
- Private Equity
- Real Assets
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Accounting
- GAAP
- Fund Structures
- Consolidations
- Statutory Reporting
- Regulatory Reporting
- Audit Support
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Process Optimization
- Financial Analysis
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership