Pinnacle Fund Services (Pinnacle) is a privately-owned company headquartered in Vancouver, 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 candidates for a Senior Fund Accountant to join our Private Equity Team.Job descriptionThe Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for leading the full-cycle NAV production process for a private equity client portfolio and will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to Pinnacle’s growth. As part of the Private Equity Team you will work with close-ended Funds specializing in private equity, private debt, real estate and venture capital.While we do not have an immediate opening, we are proactively looking for skilled candidates to join our talent pipeline for future opportunities in 2026. We are seeking proactive team players, outgoing individuals, who possess a strong work ethic and can take initiative in a growing entrepreneurial company. If you have some previous fund administration experience or experience in the fund industry and want to grow your career in Fund Administration, this role is for you.Responsibilities
Acting as the main point of contact to manage multiple client relationships
Assisting with the preparation and/or review of net asset value calculations on a timely basis, which includes:
Recording capital activity such as capital calls & distributions
Recording cash activity and performing cash reconciliations
Recording and reconciling investment trading activity
Pricing portfolios (including derivatives, stocks, and bonds) in accordance with funds’ offering documents
Ensuring fund income and expenses, including management and performance fees, are accrued for and are in accordance with relevant accounting standards
Preparing Investor Statements and contract notes
Preparation of financial statements
Coordinating year-end audit and tax reporting requests with client and auditors
Responding to ad-hoc reporting requests as required by clients
Ability to manage own time and workload effectively ensuring both internal and external deadlines are met
Ability to manage client inbox’s by responding to queries in a timely and professional manner
Ability to prioritize client and internal requests and determine which require escalating to their Manager
Ability to independently problem solve to provide suggestions/solutions to their Manager
Desired skills and experience
Prior fund accounting experience/FS audit experience of at least 1-2 years is required
Knowledge of closed ended funds desired but not required
Accounting designation desired, but not 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:
Extended Health Benefits
RRSP Employer Match Program
Competitive Compensation
Annual discretionary bonus
Educational Support
Work-Life Balance
Remote Firm, with some in-office days with purpose (learn, build relationships, collaborate & socialize)
Exposure to all aspects of the business
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.Privacy Notice for Job ApplicantsWe collect the information you submit in this application, including your contact details, resume, employment history, and any supporting documents, to assess your qualifications and manage the recruitment process. Your information may be accessed by our HR team, hiring managers, and approved service providers supporting our recruitment systems. We retain applicant information only as long as needed for recruitment and applicable legal or audit requirements. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your information by contacting us at . For full details on how we handle personal information, please review our .Job Post DisclaimerPinnacle does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters, or recruiters who do not have a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any unsolicited resume, candidate profile, or other information received from a supplier not approved by Pinnacle will not be considered. Pinnacle will not pay any referral, placement, or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
