Director, Fund Accounting in Vancouver

Willoughby Asset Management Inc. is a member of the Harbourfront Group of Companies and is a dynamic industry leader specializing in financial services and wealth management. The firm provides financial services and holistic wealth management solutions for mid to high-net-worth individuals. Willoughby is a registered investment fund manager across various jurisdictions in Canada, with BCSC as its principal regulator.

The successful candidate will manage full-cycle fund accounting for the Willoughby Investment Products. The role will report to the COO of Willoughby Asset Management and work closely with various internal departments and external service providers on a small, fast-paced team. In this role you will gain access and experience in all areas of Investment Fund Management, working closely with the fund portfolio managers, operations, compliance, and executive team. This is a hybrid role based out of our head office in Vancouver BC.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing, implementing, and operating the fund accounting process in-house, including reconciliation.
• Designing and operating the internal control framework, including segregation of duties, approval limits, and documented policies.
• Ensuring tax compliance across the fund platform, including unitholder tax slips, GST/HST filings, and fund trust returns.
• Reviewing fund NAVs and distribution calculations done by our fund accounting service provider to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Managing all financial reporting, producing annual audited financial statements, and managing the external audit end to end.
• Assisting with the launch, termination, and any other transitions relating to the funds and special projects.
• Ensuring accurate fund records maintenance.
• Managing the Senior Accountant and building out the accounting team as the fund platform grows.
• Automating reporting wherever it can be automated, using modern AI and finance tooling.
• Documenting processes, models, decisions, and operating standards so successful approaches can be repeated across the team.
• All other tasks and projects as requested and agreed to relate to the general operations of Willoughby Asset Management and the Harbourfront Group of Companies.

The ideal candidate for this position has:

• A CPA designation, with meaningful fund or investment management accounting experience.
• 4-6 years' experience working in the fund administration industry or audit.
• A strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, valuation principles, and the Canadian regulatory and tax framework applicable to investment funds.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and review complex financial workbooks.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 per annum (actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal parity). In addition to base salary, the successful candidate will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, participation in our Employee Stock Option Plan 'MyShare', and extended health and dental benefits.

Diversity is an important value to us. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment.