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Assistant Controller - Fund Accounting

The role involves reviewing the calculation of estimated and final Net Asset Values (NAVs) for hedge funds and private equity funds, ensuring fees and allocations adhere to governing documents. Responsibilities also include processing expense payments, reviewing fund administrator outputs like annual financial statements, and compiling data for investor due diligence requests.

  • On-site
  • Montréal, QC
  • Posted Aug 6, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Position Overview: The candidate must be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with an ability to deliver high quality work in collaboration with colleagues in different offices and service providers in different time zones. Review calculation of estimated and final NAVs for a group of hedge funds and private equity funds, including FX classes of investors, side pockets and SMAs Ensure management fees, performance fees, distribution waterfalls, and allocations are calculated in accordance with PPMs, IMAs, LPAs and side letters. Review investor subscription, redemption and capital call and distribution documents processed/prepared by fund administrator(s) Shadow allocations for certain funds and maintain database with investor information Review fund operating expenses prepared by fund administrator and provide comments/changes Process expense payments related to the funds and review allocations based on the expense allocation policy Review of fund administrator-prepared annual financial statements, and liaise with external auditors and fund administrator(s) regarding financial reporting and timely issuance of financial statements Compile information for due diligence requests from investors and counterparties, assist with other ad hoc Prepare monthly reporting files for management and other interested parties Implement systems, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency while maintaining adequate internal control environment Required Qualifications: Must have fund hedge fund accounting experience Accounting experience on Private Equity, Venture Capital, and CLO entities a plus Public or a mixture of Big 4 & private accounting experience; 8+ yrs. of fund accounting experience including Experience with investor and partnership allocations and related software (i.e. Backstop, Hedgetek, Investran, etc.) Exceptional analytical skills Strong attention to detail Team player with excellent communication skills. Ability to multitask Highly organized

What you’ll do

The role involves reviewing the calculation of estimated and final Net Asset Values (NAVs) for hedge funds and private equity funds, ensuring fees and allocations adhere to governing documents. Responsibilities also include processing expense payments, reviewing fund administrator outputs like annual financial statements, and compiling data for investor due diligence requests.

Requirements

Candidates must possess significant experience in hedge fund accounting, with experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or CLO entities being advantageous. A minimum of 8 years of fund accounting experience, potentially gained in Big 4 or private accounting settings, is required, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Listed skills

  • Attention to detailPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Hedge Fund Accounting
  • Private Equity Accounting
  • Venture Capital Accounting
  • CLO Entities
  • Investor Allocations
  • Partnership Allocations
  • NAV Calculation
  • Fee Calculation
  • Distribution Waterfalls
  • Financial Statement Review
  • External Audit Liaison
  • Due Diligence Compilation
  • Internal Control
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention To Detail
  • Communication Skills

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Data & Analytics

Additional details

Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week