Fund Account/Senior Fund Accountant at Sagard

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fund AccountingFinancial Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Fund Accountant/Senior Fund Accountant position?

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Is this Fund Accountant role remote or office-based?

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What key responsibilities are involved in this Fund Accountant role?

Responsibilities include ownership of quarterly financial statements, NAV calculations, investor reporting, managing capital activities like calls and distributions, fund accounting tasks such as journal entries and reconciliations, and supporting audits.

What is the company culture like at Sagard?

Sagard has an entrepreneurial DNA, collaborative high-performance environment that values innovation, inclusion, continuous learning, and long-term partnerships with a global network.

What makes a strong candidate for the Fund Accountant position at Sagard?

A strong candidate is dynamic, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership in a fast-growing finance team, with the ability to deliver best-in-class service in fund accounting for complex structures like master-feeders and SPVs.

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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