Fund Accounting Intern​/Stagiaire en comptabilité de fonds

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 $45 billion under management, 190 portfolio companies and 540 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.

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Sagard is seeking a Fund Accounting or Finance Interns to join the Fund Finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to the operational and analytical aspects of fund finance and accounting within a dynamic, multi‑strategy investment platform. The internship is designed to give students meaningful experience in fund operations.

This internship is open to current undergraduate or graduate students who are available to work full‑time for 8 months from September to April.

• Assist with cash management and cash forecasting across multiple funds and investment vehicles
• Support the preparation of Net Asset Values (NAVs), including the calculation of valuations, expenses, and investor allocations
• Collaborate with investment teams to analyze fund data and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Contribute to the development of reporting solutions for both Limited Partners (LPs) and internal stakeholders utilizing Foundry, a Palantir solution
• Participate in fund performance tracking and support the preparation of management reports and investor deliverables
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fund accounting operations
• Gain exposure to the fund lifecycle, including capital calls, distributions, and financial statement preparation
• Assist in the valuation process; modeling securities, finding comparables, monitoring industry benchmarks of various asset classes as part of the firm's fund valuations

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• Strong academic record with demonstrated interest in fund finance, accounting, or investment management
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel and financial modeling is an asset
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Prior experience (e.g., internship or co‑op) in fund accounting, audit, or asset management is considered an asset
• For all positions in Québec, proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written, is mandatory. English is required due to regular interaction with colleagues and external partners outside Québec.

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.

Sagard may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Sagard est un gestionnaire multi‑stratégies d'actifs alternatifs mondial présent dans les domaines du capital de risque, du private equity, du crédit privé et l'immobilier. Sagard exerce également des activités de gestion de patrimoine privé par l'intermédiaire de Sagard Patrimoine.

Fondée en 2016 et guidée par des valeurs fondamentales d'entrepreneuriat, d'innovation, de collaboration, de rigueur et d'authentic ité, Sagard a connu une croissance remarquable. Aujourd'hui, la firme gère plus de 45 Md $ US d'actifs, compte 190 sociétés en portefeuille et…