Senior Manager - Fund Accounting Services

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of fund accounting principles and consolidation experience.

• You will be responsible for managing and overseeing a portfolio of fund accounting/fund administration clients ensuring the delivery and timely services
• Build, develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for all client inquiries and concerns.
• Lead and mentor a team of fund accounting professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Review work performed by junior team members to ensure quality and compliance with the relevant accounting standards.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored accounting solutions.
• Monitor and manage client budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance service delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends and changes in accounting regulations to ensure compliance and provide informed advice to clients.
• Prepare and present financial reports to clients, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Ensure timely invoicing in respect of services performed and manage collections.
• Lead/participate in system improvements, change projects and business development opportunities
• Identifying and escalating any material issues effecting service delivery to the engagement partner;
• Any other functions required as part of the business of the Company, and reporting to the Service Line Leader.
• Manage billing, accounts receivable and WIP of client projects;
• Assist in drafting client’s proposal and client presentations.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting and/or a professional accounting qualification (ie. CA, CPA or ACCA or equivalent)
• Min 10 years of public / private real estate accounting work experience
• Knowledge of IFRS and / or USGAAP
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written).
• Motivated, bright and diligent individual who is driven to meet deadlines.
• A team player who is able to manage individual responsibilities.
• Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc).
• User experience with enterprise accounting system(s).
• Working knowledge of Yardi accounting system is highly desirable
• Experience in Limited Partnership accounting