SVP, Fund Accounting (Private Equity)

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
  
  

Operational Execution & Tactical Solutions

• 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
  
  

Process Enhancement & Quality Control

• 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
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.