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Sagard

Equity capital provider for midsized firms

Senior Fund Accountant

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 3 years of relevant fund accounting and administration experience, preferably in private funds.
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to synthesize and concisely articulate thoughts about companies and markets.
  • Natural curiosity, self-motivation, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organization and strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent execution focus.
  • Excellent spoken and written English; functional French is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the accuracy of quarterly financial statements, net asset value reporting, and investor reporting for multiple entities, including venture capital and private equity funds, master-feeders, SPVs, and corporate general partners.
  • Manage capital activity processes, including capital calls, distributions, rebalancing, carried interest, and management fees, and collaborate with fund administrators and investor relations on reporting, client reports, and marketing materials under IFRS.
  • Oversee fund accounting activities, including journal entries, valuations, reconciliations, and maintenance of books of record for parallel vehicles, SPVs, and managed accounts; support investment closings with funding and KYC.
  • Coordinate audits and prepare audited financial statements; work with tax consultants to ensure timely compliance with regulatory filings, including FATCA/CRS, HST/GST, and US, Canadian, and Irish tax requirements, and support control assessments, classifications, valuations, and compliance processes.
  • Partner with legal and business teams on new fund launches and fundraising activities; provide leadership on system automation and scaling fund accounting and control platforms.
  • Represent the department with internal and external stakeholders and respond to ad-hoc data requests across teams.
  • Perform other tasks as required by the manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience at an asset management firm; exposure to audit, tax accounting, FATCA/CRS reporting, SLFI reporting, and level 3 valuation of investments is a plus.
  • CA/CPA certification with specialization in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a plus.
  • Effective French is a plus.

About the Company

Sagard

Equity capital provider for midsized firms

Sagard is a French investment fund that provides equity capital to support the growth of midsized companies led by ambitious management teams. Based in Paris, Sagard manages about €2.5 billion and has completed 34 deals since 2004 in the industrial and service sectors across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The firm partners with established industrial families (including the Desmarais family via Power Corporation of Canada) to invest in companies, typically taking equity stakes to back development efforts and strategic goals. Sagard differentiates itself with a long-standing, family-backed platform and a focused regional footprint, relying on a small team of about 10 professionals to source, execute, and support investments. The goal is to help mid-market companies grow and create value for both management teams and investors by providing patient capital and strategic backing.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$166M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2005

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