Company description

Pinnacle Fund Services (Pinnacle) is a privately-owned company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada that provides high-quality accounting and administrative services to hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investment funds 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 service to our growing client base, Pinnacle is seeking outstanding candidates for a Manager to join our Valencia 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.

We are seeking strong team players, outgoing individuals, who possess a strong work ethic and can take initiative in a growing entrepreneurial company. If you have prior private equity fund administration management experience or experience in the fund industry and want to further grow your career in Fund Administration, this role is for you.


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
  • Review distribution waterfall calculation
• 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

• 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:

• Educational Support
  
• Work-Life Balance
  
• Fridays half days
• Relocation Package
• Extended Health Benefits
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, working with management directly

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


We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected status. We believe a diverse workplace is essential for driving innovation and achieving success, and we strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees.