Job Description

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General Information

Job ID
31749
Location
Halifax, Canada
Work Types
Full Time
Categories
Client Accounting, Funds
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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial, and employee administration through TMF Group's teams in 120 offices.

Discover the Role

This role leads fund accounting operations and client relationship management, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, team development, and seamless service delivery across multiple investment fund engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Review financial statements and footnotes for accuracy and compliance. Oversee tax and audit processes, providing necessary documentation to auditors and tax accountants. Review and approve quarterly management fee calculations. Act as the primary client contact, promptly addressing questions and requests. Lead and maintain client relationships, including organising and conducting regular client meetings. Manage, train, and develop accounting staff and senior accountants, including onboarding, policy enforcement, and performance reviews. Review capital call calculations and prepare capital call letters. Support team members as needed to ensure deliverables are met. Prepare and review distribution calculations and letters for accuracy and timely delivery. Read and interpret Limited Partnership Agreements to ensure compliance in financial statements, capital calls, distributions, and management fees. Conduct 1099 reviews and ensure proper reporting. Own the delivery of client products and manage both internal and external timelines. Coordinate with valuation, treasury, investor relations, and management company teams as required. Report potential client needs and new business opportunities to senior management. Maintain and independently manage 3-4 client engagements at any given time. Lead project management efforts and continuously improve team operational efficiency. Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting schedules. Redeploy resources as necessary to meet deadlines and targets. Offer one-on-one training and career development support to team members of all levels. Set development goals and provide career path guidance for staff. Ensure the team meets utilisation, client profitability, and target hours. Perform final reviews and maintain accountability for the team's performance and quality of work. Develop comprehensive knowledge of each client engagement to guarantee high-quality service. Assist with onboarding new clients to ensure seamless transitions and continued client satisfaction. Manage internal audit and tax schedules; resolve any issues escalated by the team. Serve as the primary point of contact for client service providers. Demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of fund administration and accounting processes. Continuously assess and improve workflow processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Resolve complex client issues and facilitate high-level discussions as necessary.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance or related business discipline along with a minimum of 3-5 years' manager experience in public accounting and/or fund administration Excellent creative problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, with sharp attention to detail Resourceful, motivated, and committed to finding innovative solutions to client issues Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Strong organizational and time management skills, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities Ability to manage several projects concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality and confidentiality Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat

What's in it for you?

Pathways for Career Development

Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work. We provide internal career
opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.

Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.


Making an Impact

You'll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients. Through our corporate social responsibility program, you'll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.


A Supportive Environment

Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace. Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.

We're looking forward to getting to know you!