Senior Manager – Fund Accounting

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager in Fund Accounting to join our Private Equity and Real Estate Solutions (PERES) team. This hybrid role supports structures that blend UCITS-like features with alternative investment fund characteristics.

This is not a purely managerial position. We need someone who combines deep technical expertise, hands-on involvement, direct client oversight, and the ability to support and guide junior staff—including active participation in day-to-day production when required.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality outputs, maintaining client satisfaction, addressing client requests, and ensuring compliance with internal processes and contractual obligations.

Experience Required

• Minimum 10 years in fund accounting, with strong exposure to alternative investment fund structures.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities 1. Operational & Technical Leadership

• Lead and resolve complex technical topics in fund accounting.
• Provide hands-on support and decision-making on technical matters.
• Review accounting files and NAV calculations in detail, including complex elements such as performance fees, management fees, waterfall models, etc.
• Guarantee timely, accurate production and strict adherence to internal processes.
• Participate in client calls, offering clear technical explanations and driving process improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous operational enhancements.
• Communicate and enforce process changes across the team.
• Contribute to transformation and efficiency projects.
  
  
  

2. Client Relationship & Escalation

• Act as the primary escalation point for clients and intermediaries.
• Build strong, trust-based client relationships.
• Anticipate client needs and ensure satisfaction through proactive engagement.
• Maintain professionalism and clarity in all interactions.
  
  
  

3. Team Support & Coaching

• Work closely with operational teams daily.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, especially during technical reviews.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Motivate and support team members during challenges.
• Drive skill development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies Technical Expertise

• Full mastery of NAV calculation processes, including:
• Investor-side (liability) and Depositary-side (asset) operations.
• Standard and bespoke waterfall models and NAV per share calculations.
• Complex management fee and variable fee structures.
• Ability to interpret legal documentation related to fund structures.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment structures and accounting implications.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and rigorous.
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Strong autonomy combined with team spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, responsible, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on mindset: ready to assist operationally when needed.
  
  
  

Tools

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of GP3/GPC (NeoXam).
  
  
  

Languages

• Full professional proficiency in French and English.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A leader who is both strategic and operational.
• A professional combining technical excellence, client leadership, and team proximity.
• Someone equally comfortable reviewing complex files, coaching juniors, managing escalations, and engaging directly with clients.