Fund Account/Senior Fund Accountant at Sagard

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sagard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Private EquityIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of fund accounting or fund administration experience, ideally within private markets or alternative asset management
  • Strong familiarity with audit, tax compliance, and accounting

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of the accuracy and timeliness of quarterly financial statements, NAV calculations, and investor reporting for a variety of entities—including closed-end Healthcare Royalty funds structured as master-feeders, SPVs, and GPs
  • Partner with our fund administrator and internal investor relations team to support capital activities, and prepare quarterly and annual reports in line with IFRS standards
  • Manage the full lifecycle of capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, capital rebalancing schedules, and carried interest and management fee calculations
  • Work alongside investment teams to support deal closings, from investment funding coordination to providing KYC information
  • Maintain and oversee all aspects of fund accounting, including journal entries, valuation adjustments, accruals, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Support audit processes by preparing fund-level audited financial statements and liaising with external auditors
  • Maintain books and records for parallel vehicles, SPVs, and managed accounts with precision and attention to compliance
  • Lead the fund’s tax compliance in collaboration with tax advisors, ensuring timely filing of regulatory returns (e.g. FATCA/CRS, HST/GST, U.S., Canadian, and Irish tax filings)
  • Support valuation work and control assessments, especially for Level 3 investments and complex fund structures
  • Contribute to process improvement by designing and implementing robust accounting controls and automation tools
  • Work cross-functionally with Legal and Capital Formation teams on fund launches and new series setup
  • Respond to ad-hoc information requests from internal teams including Legal, IR, Investments, and others
  • Serve as a representative of the Finance team in engagements with both internal stakeholders and external partners

Skills

Fund Accounting
Financial Reporting

Sagard

Investment fund for midsized company development

About Sagard

Sagard provides equity capital to help midsized companies grow and develop. The fund focuses on investing in companies that are led by ambitious management teams, offering financial support to facilitate their expansion. Sagard operates by managing nearly €2.5 billion in funds and has a team of 10 professionals based in Paris. Since its inception in 2003, the firm has successfully completed 34 investment deals primarily in the industrial and service sectors across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. What sets Sagard apart from its competitors is its strong backing from the Desmarais family and other established industrial families, which provides a unique network and resources for the companies it invests in. The main goal of Sagard is to foster the growth of promising midsized companies, helping them achieve their full potential.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$148.4MTotal Funding
CORPORATE_ROUNDCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Time Off
Paid Caregiver Leave Benefits
Commuter Benefits
College Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
Mentorship and Leadership Development Opportunities
Paid Social and Engagement Events Throughout the Year

Risks

Increased competition in real estate may drive up prices and limit opportunities.
Expansion into MENA exposes Sagard to geopolitical and regulatory challenges.
Reliance on debt financing could increase financial risk if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Sagard uses a unique ecosystem approach combining capital, culture, and network.
Sagard has a strong presence in France, Belgium, and Switzerland with 34 deals completed.
Sagard's strategic focus includes AI-driven investments and supply chain management solutions.

Upsides

Sagard's expansion into the MENA region opens new investment opportunities in emerging markets.
The acquisition of industrial properties supports growth in e-commerce infrastructure demand.
Partnerships like the one with Värde Partners enhance Sagard's financial growth potential.

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