SVP, Fund Accounting (Private Equity)Kassen Recruitment • Toronto, ON, Canada

SVP, Fund Accounting (Private Equity)

Kassen Recruitment • Toronto, ON, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

A global financial services provider is looking for a SVP, Fund Accounting – Private Equity to lead strategic quality initiatives and drive operational excellence across their fund accounting function. This is a senior leadership opportunity ideal for a seasoned fund accounting professional with deep technical expertise and a passion for process improvement, innovation, and team leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Quality Leadership

Develop and implement enterprise-wide quality assurance frameworks and protocols
Define KPIs and reporting dashboards to track performance and compliance
Lead a high-performing QA team, providing mentorship, structure, and direction
Spearhead department-wide continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives

Operational Execution & Tactical Solutions

Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable, practical solutions

Standardize workflows and escalation protocols to minimize service disruptions

Design and deploy tools for real-time monitoring and automated quality checks

Create resolution matrices, troubleshooting guides, and quality control templates

Process Enhancement & Quality Control

Strengthen internal controls and refine quality checkpoints in key workflows

Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues

Maintain robust quality documentation and control procedures aligned with industry best practices

Lead the rollout of training programs focused on quality awareness and operational excellence

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate cross-functionally to align QA initiatives with operational goals

Deliver executive-level reporting on key metrics and outcomes

Act as a change agent to drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and quality

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA designation is a plus

10+ years of experience in fund accounting, specifically within private assets or private equity

Significant hands-on experience in quality assurance / control within financial services

Deep understanding of accounting frameworks including US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, and IFRS

Proven leadership experience and a track record of driving organizational change

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to design tactical solutions to complex challenges

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to lead the quality strategy for a highly respected fund administration platform supporting sophisticated private asset structures. You’ll play a central role in shaping a culture of excellence and innovation in an organization that prioritizes investment in people, processes, and technology.

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