Finance Manager

About the Company

Our client is an investment company. This role is within the Funds Finance and Operations team of the Infrastructure group and will be part of the team responsible for fund operations reporting requirements. The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent interpersonal skills, is detail oriented, possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity and has a strong foundation in finance and accounting.

Why Work Here?

• Excellent total compensation package with consistent growth for strong performers.

• Working with the best and brightest CPA's in Toronto

• Excellent boss who will be a great mentor to this individual.

About the Opportunity

• Review financial reporting to investors and other users, including financial statements prepared under US GAAP and IFRS, as well as Fund and investment performance metric tracking

• Review NAV packs (or working papers) prepared by external Fund Administrators to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Manage Fund capital activity, liquidity and forecasting, including investor queries and compliance

• Present significant transactions to senior management

• Working with various external service providers to ensure information being provided to investors is accurate and provided on a timely basis

• Review of support and working papers for US and Canadian tax reporting

• Preparing internal and external audit requests and maintaining appropriate control documentation

• Thorough understanding of the complex legal structures of the various Funds and the related impact on funds flows and consolidation

• Assist with analysis of complex accounting issues that arise

• Assist with process improvements to the reporting process

• Leverage AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot) to identify efficiencies, streamline workflows and add value

• Special projects & ad hoc requests as required

About You

• University degree (business or accounting an asset)

• Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA )

• Minimum of five years of progressive work experience in finance and/or accounting functions

• Experience in private or semi-liquid (retail) funds and knowledge of the investment management industry, and experience dealing with complex ownership structures would be an asset

• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative

• Excellent analytical, and problem-solving ability

• Exemplifies the right motivation by aspiring to achieve collective goals

Salary Range

$120,000 - $140,000/year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in…