Starlight Capital is seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to join our fund services team. The fund services team is responsible for the oversight and operations of a portfolio of mutual funds, closed-end funds, and limited partnerships.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fund Services, the Senior Fund Accountantwill support oversight of the funds’ third party valuation agent and custodian and play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the funds — including process development, analysis, and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Perform detailed oversight of our external fund administrator by performing NAV monitoring proceduresincluding tolerance checks, portfolio and capital reconciliations, income reconciliations, review of expense and income accruals, variance analysis, and discrepancy follow-up

Review and/or prepare fee calculations, including management, administration, and performance fees

Oversee fund expenses, including preparing fund budgets and monitoring expense accruals and MER calculations

Prepare fund recoveries and review fund invoices

Assist in preparing fund financial reports, including financial statements, MFRPs/MD&As;, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards

Assist in managing the funds' income and gain distribution process, including review of monthly and quarterly distributions

Review year-end tax reporting,



including T3 summary and slips, CDS factors, etc.

Assist with the funds' year-end audits, liaising with auditors to resolve queries in a timely manner

Review and/or prepare monthly/quarterly investment portfolios for public disclosure

Assist with reporting for Sales, Investments, and Compliance teams

Review company’s website and third-party sites for data accuracy

Assist in documenting and updating processes and procedures

Maintain and improve Excel-based workbook tools and automation for accounting processes

Participate in special projects as they relate to the funds, including prospectus renewals, fund mergers, fund launches, etc.

Qualifications

University or college degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

7+ years of relevant experience the mutual fund/asset management industry

Solid understanding of National Instrument 81-106 as it relates to mutual/investment funds; experience with closed-end funds and structured products

Strong knowledge of NAV calculation, fund expense allocation, and financial reporting

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Experience with Bloomberg or other information systems is an asset

Excellent attention to detail and solid analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure

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📌 Senior Fund Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 Starlight Capital
📍 Ontario