Private Equity Fund Administration - Associate

🏢 JP Morgan
📍 Toronto, CanadaFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 6mo ago
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The Associate will support Private Equity fund administration by setting up and maintaining fund books and records, preparing and reviewing net asset valuations and financial reporting, and managing capital calls and distributions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, at least 3 years of accounting experience (preferably at a Big 4, PE firm, or fund administrator), and strong knowledge of US GAAP for investment funds and private equity structures. Excellent communication, client service, and MS Excel skills are essential, with a preference for CPA/CA qualifications and experience with Investran or similar PE systems. The position emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders, adherence to SLAs, and audit/tax support during year-end processes.
Required Skills
Finance, Legal & Governance
GAAPValuationFinancial ReportingInvestment Analysis
Productivity & Workplace Tools
ExcelMicrosoft Office
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration
Business, Sales & Management
Client Services
Nice to have:
Business, Sales & Management
Quality Systems
Finance, Legal & Governance
Financial Systems
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 3+ years’ accounting experience (preferably at a Big 4, PE firm or fund administrator). Knowledge of US GAAP for Investment Funds and familiarity with Private Equity fund structures. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and client service skills, with proficiency in Excel and MS Office. Preferred: professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA) and experience with Investran or similar PE systems.
Description

J.P. Morgan’s Finance & Business Management organization is a firmwide function that partners with our businesses and corporate teams to drive financial discipline, transparency, and strategic insight. Our teams deliver end‑to‑end financial control, planning and analysis, forecasting, and management reporting that enable leaders to make informed decisions and maintain resiliency across market cycles. Operating across major global hubs and working closely with Technology, Operations, and Business partners, we build scalable processes, strong controls, and actionable analytics that support the firm’s growth and operational excellence

You will be involved in daily client interactions where you will manage expectations, balance multiple priorities and work in a team setting to deliver accurate and timely reporting to clients and investors.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Set-up/maintain the books and records of Private Equity funds, including GP vehicles where applicable, in accounting database in line with terms and conditions of governing documents
  • Prepare and/or review periodic Net Asset Valuations and financial reporting packs consisting of financial statements, management fee and carried interest calculations, and investor allocations and capital account statements
  • Prepare and/or review capital call and distribution calculations including investor notices and reconcile call proceeds and distribution payments
  • Manage release of capital notices and quarterly reporting on investor reporting portal
  • Work closely with manager, team and internal stakeholders to manage client expectations and ensure adherence to SLA timelines on client deliverables and ad hoc requests
  • Adhere to control framework including internal policies and procedures
  • Manage year-end process and handle requests from external auditors and tax teams

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • 3+ years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably at a Big 4, PE firm or fund administrator
  • Knowledge of US GAAP for Investment Funds and familiar with Private Equity fund structures
  • Analytical thinker and problem solver with attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities
  • Team Player with excellent interpersonal, communication and client service skills as well as the ability to see projects to completion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite and strong MS Excel skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA) a plus
  • Experience with Investran or similar integrated Private Equity system a plus
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