Hedge Fund Accountant

Job Description

<p>Company Description</p><p>AIP Asset Management, established in 2013 and based in Toronto, is a distinguished investment manager. The company boasts a team of founders and professionals with over 100 years of combined expertise in both private and public markets. With a proven entrepreneurial spirit, the firm has a strong history of success, including the foundation of several companies. Learn more about the company at </p><p>This is a full-time, on-site position located in Toronto, ON, for a Hedge Fund Accountant.</p><p>Job Description:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries, and detailed variance analysis of balance sheet accounts</li><li>Monitor the performance and credit quality of existing investee companies</li><li>Assist the CFO with audit file preparation, and answering queries from auditors</li><li>Support the originations team in the evaluation of potential investments</li><li>Assist the CFO to prepare year end tax returns and slips for the LP and Trust</li><li>Detailed analysis of financial statements to determine the financial health of both existing and potential investments (debt levels, availability of collateral, liquidity, capacity, accounting policies, internal controls, etc.)</li><li>Participate in calls and meetings with existing and potential investee companies</li><li>Prepare monthly credit ratings, interest statements, and update reports for the existing loan portfolio</li><li>Conduct modelling and comparative analysis to support valuation</li><li>Conduct due diligence on prospects internally, participate in field visits, engage independent auditors and define their scope of mandate based on findings internally</li><li>Other related duties assigned by Vice President or CFO</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>An undergraduate degree is required with preference given to candidates who specialized in accounting, finance, or science</li><li>Preference will be given to candidates pursuing a CPA or CFA, or who have completed an MBA</li><li>Preference will be given to candidates who have commercial banking or fund accounting experience</li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to new situations quickly</li><li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Advanced level of proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel</li><li>Proven ability to conduct financial analysis</li><li>Team player, who is eager to learn, with a keen attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work with tight deadlines</li><li>New graduates are welcome to apply</li></ul>