Sagard Overview: Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset management firm active in venture capital, private equity, private credit and real estate. Sagard also engages in private wealth management through Sagard Wealth.

Founded in 2016 and guided by the core values of entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, rigour and authenticity, Sagard has experienced outstanding growth. Today, the firm has more than US$32 billion under management, 190 portfolio companies and 440 professionals.

Sagard is well positioned to continue to grow substantially, organically and inorganically, pursuing its vision of becoming one of the best-performing investment management firms.

Headquartered in Canada, Sagard currently has offices in Canada, the United States, Europe and the Middle East.

More at https://www.sagard.com/.

Position overview: We are currently looking for an outstanding individual to join our fast-paced and rapidly growing Finance organization as Manager, Fund Accounting. This person will play a pivotal role in helping us scale our platform and create an extraordinary investor and management services across our global ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the finance team for Sagard's Private Credit strategy, overseeing departmental responsibilities and supporting investment team members.
• Oversee complex fund structures, ensuring accurate financial statements, investor/lender reporting, and fund accounting activities (journal entries, valuations, reconciliations, accruals, etc.).
• Plan, manage, and review capital activity including calls, distributions, transfers, rebalances, and carried interest.
• Coordinate audits, tax, and regulatory reporting (FATCA/CRS, SLFI).
• Recruit, coach, and develop finance team talent.
• Represent the department with internal and external stakeholders, including in investor due diligence.
• Manage relationships with service providers (fund administrators, lenders, custodians, auditors, advisors).
• Oversee fund administration, process improvements, and compliance with LPAs and firm controls.
• Provide ad-hoc data and reporting to internal teams and support new fund launches and special projects.
• Review reports prepared by co-workers and accountants.
• Other tasks as required by the manager.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of managerial, fund accounting, and administration experience, preferably with private or open-ended funds; Private Credit exposure is an asset.
• Experience in asset management with exposure to audits, tax accounting, FATCA/CRS, SLFI reporting, and level 3 valuations.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA with IFRS specialization preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and accurate, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Proactive and innovative mindset, comfortable in unstructured settings and eager to suggest improvements. Collaborative, hands-on, and inclusive working style.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; proficiency in French is a plus.

Sagard is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance.