Senior Manager

Job summary

Lead and mentor a team while overseeing fund operations, daily NAV pricing, financial statements, regulatory and tax reporting, treasury activities, and relationships with external service providers. Partner with portfolio management and other teams to support performance reporting and analysis, and improve operational efficiency, controls, and risk management through technology and automation.

Job details

Our Client Our client is a dynamic Toronto-based investment management firm specializing in alternative investments and mutual funds. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Fund Operations to join their Toronto team. This is a senior, hands-on role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, with responsibility for overseeing key fund operations, financial reporting and regulatory functions while leading and mentoring a team. The role follows a hybrid model, with 2-3 days per week in the Toronto office. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of four while providing guidance and mentorship to others across the organization. Act as the primary liaison between Fund Operations and the Portfolio Management team, including supporting performance reporting and portfolio management systems. Oversee relationships with external service providers, including custodians, fund accountants and auditors. Oversee daily NAV pricing and analysis for mutual and alternative funds. Manage regulatory reporting requirements, including financial statement reviews, quarterly performance disclosure, fund facts and tax reporting. Prepare and review fund financial statements, supporting schedules and related reporting. Oversee fund tax records, distributions and preparation of tax returns. Manage daily treasury oversight. Collaborate on financial reporting, portfolio analysis and marketing support related to the funds. Identify and implement process, technology and control improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity and risk management. Leverage technology and AI to automate reporting, analyze data and improve operational processes. Work with Bloomberg to produce actionable insights and support other ad hoc projects as required. Requirements Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. CPA designation required. Minimum 5-7 years of fund accounting experience required. Strong knowledge of financial reporting and a broad range of securities, including derivative products such as options, futures and swaps. Proficiency with SQL and programming languages such as Python. Ability to use AI tools to automate reporting and tasks and analyze data. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Bloomberg experience is considered a strong asset. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Hands-on, practical and detail-oriented approach. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. REF# LI1834

What you’ll do

Lead and mentor a team while overseeing fund operations, daily NAV pricing, financial statements, regulatory and tax reporting, treasury activities, and relationships with external service providers. Partner with portfolio management and other teams to support performance reporting and analysis, and improve operational efficiency, controls, and risk management through technology and automation.

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, a CPA designation, and at least 5–7 years of fund accounting experience. Candidates should have strong financial reporting and securities knowledge, SQL and programming proficiency such as Python, experience using AI tools, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fund Operations
• Fund Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Regulatory Reporting
• Fund Tax Reporting
• NAV Pricing and Analysis
• Team Leadership and Mentoring
• Portfolio Management Systems
• Treasury Oversight
• SQL
• Python
• Artificial Intelligence and Automation
• Microsoft Excel
• Bloomberg
• Process Improvement
• Risk Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics

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