About Us
Petra Funds Group is a single-source provider for fund administration and infrastructure needs for private equity and debt funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

What You’ll Do

Develop your accounting, managerial, and leadership skills while maintaining the books and records of Petra’s Management Company clients

Gain exposure to private equity and credit clients of varying size, investment strategies, and complexity

Serve as an extension of Petra’s client’s teams and function as a trusted business partner

Deliver high quality accounting and operational support that adds value to Petra and its clients

Grow your career as part of a highly collaborative team within Petra

Attend and actively participate in client meetings

Key Responsibilities

Support multiple clients with all aspects of Management Company Accounting

Calculate and record revenues and expenses as appropriate

Ensure proper allocations and process client payables for third party vendors

Record inbound and outbound cash transactions and reconcile bank statements

Prepare client financial statements and supporting workbooks at Management Company, Holdings, and GP levels

Actively partner with Fund Administration teams, maintaining due manager records and reporting

Prepare Portfolio Company invoices for reimbursement





Support annual audit and 1099 processes for clients

Prepare closing calendars and client meeting agendas

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

3-5 years’ experience preferably at an Alternative Asset Management firm

Solid understanding of the accounting close cycle and underlying processes including concepts around General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and T&E;

Proficient in accounting systems; prior experience with Sage Intacct a plus

Strong organizational and communication skills

Desire to support external clients and ability to work on multiple client engagements concurrently

Positive attitude and outgoing personality with a robust team and firm first mentality

Desire to learn and progress professionally

Benefits

90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.

Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.

Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.

Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.

Funded amount is prorated for new hires.

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📌 Management Company - Senior Accountant | Halifax (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Petra Funds Group
📍 Nova Scotia