Why Opus
At Opus, integrity isn't just a principle. It's how we do business. As an independently owned company operating in seven countries, we've built our success by staying true to our values: questioning everything, embracing change, building not buying, winning together, and doing the right thing. Our employees see the difference - we're a certified Great Place to Work® in Canada, the USA, Ireland, and the Philippines. If you share our beliefs and want to be part of a team that values innovation, accountability, and doing the job right, we'd love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
As a Fund Accounting Manager (Technical), you will be responsible for the following:
Work Allocation
- Review Premium/Tier 1 or complex NAV calculations per Conductor scheduling tool.
Issue Resolution & Escalation
- Act as the third escalation point for complex technical issues raised by the Manager, escalating further to the Technical Team where appropriate.
- Assist with the onboarding of complex funds.
- Identify recurring NAV issues and work with the Manager to propose solutions.
- Train Fund Accountants, Senior Fund Accountants and Manager based on review findings.
A Little Bit About You
- You have a bachelor's degree in a relevant business field such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
- 6+ years of experience in fund accounting or fund administration, ideally with exposure to hedge funds, private equity, real estate, or other alternative investments.
- Demonstrated expertise in NAV calculations, fee and expense accruals, investor allocations, and waterfall or carried interest methodologies (as applicable).
- Strong understanding of fund structures, offering documents, LPAs, side letters, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple clients, competing deadlines, and monthly/quarterly/year-end deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication and client service skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capability to lead or contribute to process improvement, automation initiatives, and system implementations.
- High level of attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
We want to give our colleagues the best start possible. That's why we provide regular in-office training during your first few months, giving you the tools and knowledge to thrive. Once you're up to speed and confident in your role, you'll have the flexibility to transition to our hybrid work model which is currently 3 days per week in office.
