A global financial services provider is looking for a SVP, Fund Accounting – Private Equity
to lead strategic quality initiatives and drive operational excellence across their fund accounting function. This is a senior leadership opportunity ideal for a seasoned fund accounting professional with deep technical expertise and a passion for process improvement, innovation, and team leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic Quality Leadership
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide quality assurance frameworks and protocols
- Define KPIs and reporting dashboards to track performance and compliance
- Lead a high-performing QA team, providing mentorship, structure, and direction
- Spearhead department-wide continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable, practical solutions
- Standardize workflows and escalation protocols to minimize service disruptions
- Design and deploy tools for real-time monitoring and automated quality checks
- Create resolution matrices, troubleshooting guides, and quality control templates
- Strengthen internal controls and refine quality checkpoints in key workflows
- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues
- Maintain robust quality documentation and control procedures aligned with industry best practices
- Lead the rollout of training programs focused on quality awareness and operational excellence
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align QA initiatives with operational goals
- Deliver executive-level reporting on key metrics and outcomes
- Act as a change agent to drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and quality
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA designation is a plus
- 10+ years of experience in fund accounting, specifically within private assets or private equity
- Significant hands-on experience in quality assurance/control within financial services
- Deep understanding of accounting frameworks including US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, and IFRS
- Proven leadership experience and a track record of driving organizational change
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to design tactical solutions to complex challenges
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Why Join
This is a rare opportunity to lead the quality strategy for a highly respected fund administration platform supporting sophisticated private asset structures. You’ll play a central role in shaping a culture of excellence and innovation in an organization that prioritizes investment in people, processes, and technology.
