Manager - Fund Accounting and Corporate Accounting

Markham, ON - onsite

$120,000-$135,000 base salary and great benefits, along with company perks

The Fund Accounting Manager is a vital member of the Corporate Accounting team, supporting the Director of Finance in managing investment and corporate accounting functions. This role involves close collaboration with executives and owners while overseeing the accounting, compliance, and tax strategy for family office investments. Additionally, the Manager will assist in financial reporting and tax compliance for various corporate entities.

Key Responsibilities – Investment Accounting

• Manage tax compliance, reporting, and planning for the investment portfolio, collaborating with external advisors to ensure compliance with tax regulations in Canada and the U.S.
• Monitor cash positions across various brokerage accounts and lines of credit, implementing best practices for efficient cash management.
• Reconcile accounting records with external investment statements, capital account statements, and transaction histories on a regular basis.
• Oversee the accounting for the investment portfolio of the investment division and family foundation, covering publicly traded securities, derivatives, venture capital investments, and private equity funds across Canada, the U.S., and globally.
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of investment transactions, including capital calls and distributions for private equity funds, while maintaining detailed monthly investment tracking reports.

Key Responsibilities – Fund/Corporate Accounting

• Assist in the preparation and review of the month-end closing and financial statements for various corporate entities.
• Support tax compliance efforts, including the preparation and/review of corporate tax returns and filings for relevant entities.
• Collaborate with external accountants to ensure all timely completion of the year-end audit and review; servicing as the primary liaison with external accountants on certain corporate entities.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent designation preferred; CFA (or in progress) is an asset.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience, a good understanding of private equity investments and their tax implication is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Excel with strong proficiency in developing templates.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external advisors.

If you are interested in this position please contact and send your resume to Casey@winchesters.ca. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.