Bilingual Private Equity Fund Manager

Title: Bilingual Private Equity Fund Manager

Location

Remote, Quebec (Remote)

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$105,000.00 - $130,000.00

Company description 

Pinnacle Fund Services (“Pinnacle”) is a privately-owned company headquartered in Vancouver that provides high-quality accounting and administrative services to hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investment vehicles in Canada, the United States and internationally. Pinnacle provides clients with responsive service and provides employees with a dynamic workplace and career growth potential. To deliver services to our growing client base, Pinnacle is seeking candidates for Manager Role to join our Private Equity Team.

Job description                      

As a Manager in the Private Equity Team you will be responsible for leading the relationship of a portfolio of private equity clients, responsible for reviewing client NAVs and contributing to the overall management of Pinnacle through active participation within the Management Team. You will work with close-ended Funds specializing in private equity, private debt, real estate and venture capital.

While we do not have an immediate opening, we are proactively looking for skilled bilingual candidates in English and French to join our talent pipeline for future opportunities in 2026. We are looking for candidates who are proactive team players with a strong work ethic to join our growing entrepreneurial company. Candidates with prior experience in Fund Administration or the fund industry will find this role particularly appealing as it presents a significant opportunity for career advancement with Fund Administration. This position offers an exciting pathway for professional development.

Responsibilities 

Management of a portfolio of client relationships

• Reviewing and approving net asset valuations performed by fund accountants prior to release to clients and investors, which includes:
  • Reviewing capital activity such as capital calls & distributions
  • Reviewing the general ledger
  • Reviewing cash activity and cash reconciliations
  • Reviewing income and expenses, including management and performance fees and ensuring they are accrued for and are in accordance with relevant accounting standards
  • Reviewing Investor Statements and contract notes
  • Reviewing pricing information provided by clients for Level 3 investments
• Reviewing financial statements
• Managing year-end audits/tax reporting with clients’ and independent auditors and ensuring fieldwork is completed on schedule
• Actively manages staff’s time and workload effectively ensuring both internal and external deadlines are met
• Ability to manage their own time and workload effectively to ensure both internal and external deadlines are met
• Actively manages client request’s and ensures staff are responding to queries in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple client requests and determine which require escalating to Senior Management
• Coordinates with all relevant teams internally (e.g. Compliance, Investor Services) to ensure processes and workflows are aligned to meet client needs
• Ensuring all processes and output are consistent with Pinnacle’s policies and procedures and that Pinnacle’s control environment is maintained
• Identifies and implements solutions to improve processes, communication, efficiency, workflow, etc.
• Provides technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients
• Provides ample time to coach, develop and train junior staff
• Perform performance appraisals for staff and aid in their ongoing development and goal setting

Desired skills and experience

• Bilingual in English and French is required
• Prior experience in the fund industry of at least 3-5 years is required
• Prior experience in a managing role of at least 2 years managing client relationships, deliverables and communication In-depth knowledge of closed ended funds required
• Accounting designation required 
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities, and constant change 
• Ability to allocate time effectively and manage tight deadlines 
• Prior experience with PFS-Paxus is desired, but not required

Why Pinnacle Fund Services?

At Pinnacle Fund Services, we're committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and professional growth. Here are some of the perks and benefits that set us apart:

• Extended Health Benefits
• RRSP Employer Match Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Educational Support
• Work-Life Balance
• Remote Firm, with some in-office days with purpose (learn, build relationships, collaborate & socialize)
• Exposure to all aspects of the business

Thank you for your interest in Pinnacle Fund Services. We look forward to meeting you and learning about your next steps in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility

Pinnacle Fund Services is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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