Vice President, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a Toronto-based global financial services organization to hire a Vice President, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds! This will be a permanent opportunity supporting the continued growth of a high-performing fund accounting team.
 
Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $115,000–$155,000 CAD + annual performance-based bonus
• Please note, this role will be Hybrid at the client’s downtown Toronto, ON office (3 days a week / 12 times a month)
• Permanent, full-time position + Benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to Managers, Supervisors, and indirect offshore team members
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed accurately and on time, meeting service level expectations
• Act as a senior client contact, partnering with investors, investment managers, auditors, banks, brokers, and other fund participants
• Support business growth by leveraging existing client relationships and participating in client presentations and proposals
• Manage operational targets including staffing levels, productivity, overtime, and budget oversight
• Conduct performance evaluations and ensure ongoing professional development across the team
• Collaborate closely with auditors and external stakeholders to address inquiries and resolve issues efficiently
• Lead and participate in strategic initiatives and projects tied to business expansion and operational evolution
• Continuously assess processes to eliminate inefficiencies and drive operational excellence
• Ensure alignment with firm-wide initiatives and foster a cohesive, high-performing team environment

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; CPA or equivalent designation is an asset
• 7+ years of experience in financial services, with a strong focus on hedge fund accounting
• 3+ years of people management experience, including team development and performance management
• Proven experience managing client relationships and senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial and business acumen with the ability to support new business growth
• Strategic, analytical thinker with the ability to assess risk and make sound operational decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, results-driven leader with experience managing teams through growth and change

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.