Job Description
Vice President, Fund Accounting, Private Assets (Traditional PA)
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Vice President, Fund Accounting, Private Assets (Traditional PA)
role at
The Citco Group Limited
The market leader and premier provider. Citco has been a front‑runner in asset servicing since 1948, evolving the sector, innovating and expanding across asset classes and geographies. The Private Assets team delivers award‑winning services for complex fund structures, supporting private equity, hedge funds, fund of funds and corporate clients.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of managers and staff, providing guidance and support
Execute strategic plans to achieve business objectives
Oversee resource allocation and workflow to meet client SLAs
Ensure efficient and effective daily operations
Oversee periodic Net Asset Value calculations for Private Equity Funds, including Financial Statement preparation, trial balance review and Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations
Review the calculation of fund‑specific expenses, including admin fees, management fees, carried interest and other applicable fees
Review accounting work, capital events, other client deliverables, investor statements and reporting prepared by staff
Ensure documentation is compliant with internal and external/regulatory standards
Review private equity funds’ partnership agreements, PPMs and other materials
Ensure compliance with internal policies, best practices, external standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in all aspects of operations
Liaise with Investor Relations, Waterfall, Tax, Financial Reporting and other Citco groups/teams globally
Act as a liaison with Clients on matters relating to Fund Accounting services, maintain overall client relationships
Ensure timely and accurate responses to client queries
Act as a liaison with external parties
Coordinate, manage and monitor external audit processes
Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients
Collaborate with Client Integration team (including new client onboarding and conversions)
Collaborate with Relationship Managers to develop client service level agreements
Review operations processes for the Company’s Private Equity division
Participate in the recruitment and hiring process
Onboard new employees and ensure they are fully integrated into the team
Conduct regular meetings to communicate objectives, updates and expectations
Evaluate team performance, providing timely feedback and conducting performance reviews
Identify training needs, organize professional development plans for the team and coach them to success
Act as a liaison between the team and senior management
Facilitate effective communication within the department and other departments/groups
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the department
Participate in technology automation, procedure development, and other special projects/initiatives
Implementation of efficiency initiatives in a timely manner
Generate ad hoc reports as required
Qualifications
You have a University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA).
You have 8+ years public/Private Equity accounting experience.
Proven experience in leadership role, preferably as a Vice President or equivalent.
Skilled in negotiation, business planning, margin analysis, rating agency relations and technical accounting.
Strong knowledge of waterfall structures, modelling and calculations.
Highly successful record of delivering large scale business/technology reengineering initiatives in private equity, hedge funds and fund of funds businesses.
Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting.
Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi‑task.
Excellent interpersonal abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), experienced user of the FIS Investran PE accounting platform highly desirable.
Benefits
Your well‑being is of paramount importance to us. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 7, 2025
Job Type:
Finance and Insurance
Location:
Canada
Company:
The Citco Group Limited
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