T

Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting - Private Assets (Traditional PA)

The Citco Group
Full-time
On-site
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Accounting
Description

About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs. 


For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

 
About the Team & Business Line: 
Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience. 


As a core member of our Private Equity team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon. 
 



Responsibilities

Your Role: 
•    You will interact with senior management and manage overall client relationships.
•    Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients
•    Work closely and participate with Business Development and Senior Management teams on marketing pitches and other client presentations
•    Work alongside our integration team to establish plans for new client setup and transitions
•    Responsible for the coordination of the various Citco groups that serve clients
•    Maintain a pro-active customer focus at all times
•    Enhance current servicing levels and deliver beyond client expectations
•    Coordinate with other operational teams as well as ancillary services groups
•    Manage various operational aspects associated with client relationships
•    Develop and implement best practice standards and drive towards efficiencies
•    Establish and document business contingency plans for all areas of responsibility
•    Participate in and lead projects that may be defined from time to time in connection with the continuing expansion and evolution of the business
•    Visit clients on periodic basis to evaluate service quality and identify client priorities
•    Assist in the resolution of complex client issues
•    Participate and ultimately lead client pitches alongside the business development team
•    Set challenging team goals and empower people to achieve them
•    Keep people focused on critical goals and deadlines through frequent and consistent communication
•    Motivate people by creating a high performance environment that is both challenging and exciting
•    Promote and support change initiatives within the business
•    Actively contribute to corporate initiatives as part of the management team
•    Provide staff management support to the managers, assisting them to effectively deal with staff issues
•    Actively participate in the recruitment process
 



Qualifications

About You:
•    You have 12 - 15 years of private equity hybrid experience working at a fund administrator or fund manager.
•    Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience of other professionals
•    Skilled in negotiation, business planning and budgeting, margin analysis, rating agency relations and technical accounting
•    Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting
•    Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
•    CPA designation a plus
 

Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. 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. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.


Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.