Fund Accountant

At Novara, we support businesses with integrated solutions across all functions of Human Resources. In partnership with our client, we are excited to present this exciting opportunity to join their organization. The successful candidate will be employed directly by the client.

About Our Client

Our client is a private equity/investment firm focused on acquiring, developing, and operating Canadian infrastructure assets, with a focus on power generation, midstream, and other contracted infrastructure businesses alongside best in class management teams. Our client manages institutional capital on behalf of investors and works closely with portfolio company management teams to create long-term value.

Position Summary

The Fund Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting, reporting, and administration of investment funds and related entities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, investor reporting, fund performance analysis, and compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.

This role offers significant exposure to private equity, infrastructure investing, portfolio company performance, and institutional fund management.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain general ledgers for investment funds, GP entities, and holding companies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Record capital calls, distributions, management fees, carried interest, and fund expenses.
• Maintain fund-level NAV calculations and investor allocations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, investment transactions, and fund accounts.

Portfolio Investment Accounting

• Track investment activity across portfolio companies.
• Maintain investment cost, fair value, and performance schedules.
• Assist with quarterly valuation processes.
• Prepare investment performance metrics

Investor Reporting

• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual investor reporting packages.
• Support preparation of capital call and distribution notices.
• Maintain investor records and commitment schedules.
• Respond to investor information requests.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate annual fund audits with external auditors.
• Assist in preparation of tax working papers and information requests.
• Support compliance with partnership agreements, fund governing documents, and internal controls.
• Assist with regulatory and lender reporting requirements.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Monitor fund cash balances and liquidity.
• Prepare cash forecasts.
• Coordinate wire transfers and capital movements.
• Support banking and treasury administration.

Process Improvement

• Assist in implementing accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Develop scalable reporting processes as BTG continues to grow.
• Support special projects, acquisitions, and fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• CPA designation (or CPA candidate nearing completion) would be considered major asset in application.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and complex ownership structures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience in:
• Private equity
• Infrastructure funds
• Investment management
• Alternative assets
• Fund administration
• Knowledge of fund structures, limited partnerships, and investor reporting.
• Experience with valuation models and fund performance reporting.

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Comfortable working directly with senior executives and investment professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Long-term incentive participation for exceptional candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development support.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Location:

• Calgary, AB (preferred)
• Work Location: In person