SVP, Fund Accounting (Private Assets)

Job summary

Lead the fund accounting quality strategy by establishing assurance frameworks, KPIs, controls, and reporting, while managing and developing a high-performing QA team. Improve operational workflows, mitigate risks, address recurring issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen accountability and service quality.

Job details

A global financial services provider is looking for a SVP, Fund Accounting - Private Equity to lead strategic quality initiatives and drive operational excellence across their fund accounting function. This is a senior leadership opportunity ideal for a seasoned fund accounting professional with deep technical expertise and a passion for process improvement, innovation, and team leadership. What You’ll Be Doing Strategic Quality Leadership Develop and implement enterprise-wide quality assurance frameworks and protocols Define KPIs and reporting dashboards to track performance and compliance Lead a high-performing QA team, providing mentorship, structure, and direction Spearhead department-wide continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives Operational Execution & Tactical Solutions Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable, practical solutions Standardize workflows and escalation protocols to minimize service disruptions Design and deploy tools for real-time monitoring and automated quality checks Create resolution matrices, troubleshooting guides, and quality control templates Process Enhancement & Quality Control Strengthen internal controls and refine quality checkpoints in key workflows Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues Maintain robust quality documentation and control procedures aligned with industry best practices Lead the rollout of training programs focused on quality awareness and operational excellence Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate cross-functionally to align QA initiatives with operational goals Deliver executive-level reporting on key metrics and outcomes Act as a change agent to drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and quality What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA designation is a plus 10+ years of experience in fund accounting, specifically within private assets or private equity Significant hands-on experience in quality assurance/control within financial services Deep understanding of accounting frameworks including US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, and IFRS Proven leadership experience and a track record of driving organizational change Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to design tactical solutions to complex challenges Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Why Join This is a rare opportunity to lead the quality strategy for a highly respected fund administration platform supporting sophisticated private asset structures. You’ll play a central role in shaping a culture of excellence and innovation in an organization that prioritizes investment in people, processes, and technology.

What you’ll do

Lead the fund accounting quality strategy by establishing assurance frameworks, KPIs, controls, and reporting, while managing and developing a high-performing QA team. Improve operational workflows, mitigate risks, address recurring issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen accountability and service quality.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics and at least 10 years of fund accounting experience, particularly in private assets or private equity, with substantial quality assurance or control experience. Candidates should have knowledge of US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, and IFRS, proven leadership and change-management experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and advanced Microsoft Office skills; CPA is a plus.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fund Accounting
• Private Equity
• Private Assets
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• US GAAP
• Canadian GAAP
• IFRS
• Process Improvement
• Risk Mitigation
• Internal Controls
• Root Cause Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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