Controller / VP Finance / CFO

Thorek/Scott and Partners (TSP) has been connecting accomplished organizations with talented individuals for almost four decades.  At TSP, our track record of successfully completing challenging searches across the professional spectrum has earned us an exceptional reputation at the forefront of the recruitment industry.  Our Canadian and International clients include: global banks and non-bank financial institutions, private equity and investment funds, professional service firms, and entrepreneurial businesses across a variety of industries.  We value the human connection and distinguish ourselves through an unwavering dedication to understanding the goals and motivations of our clients and candidates alike.

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Our client is a Canadian Asset Manager that provides investment management services to institutional and high net worth investors utilizing Hedge Fund strategies. Having experienced significant growth since their inception in 2009, the organization is now seeking an experienced finance professional to provide financial leadership in a CFO or Controller/VP Finance dependent upon experience.

CFO: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer will be a member of the senior management team with responsibility for directing financial matters and strategy at the Firm. Responsibilities include accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance and the management of annual audits for the Funds and managed accounts, as well as the Firm and its related companies.

Controller/VP Finance: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Controller/VP Finance will be responsible for accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance and the management of annual audits for the Funds and managed accounts, as well as the Firm and its related companies.

CFO:

· Coordinate, develop and direct financial planning, budgeting, strategic and operational plans for the Firm

· Support the CEO and other members of senior management in the coordination and planning of strategic initiatives

· Work with Senior Management to identify and address key business risks

· Participate in investor relations and client due diligence initiatives

· Maintain in-house accounting records for the Funds, managed accounts and the Firm

· Manage relationships with the Firm's fund administrator, prime brokers and auditor

· Complete monthly Net Asset Value reconciliations with the official books and records of the Funds and managed accounts maintained by the fund administrator

· Produce unaudited interim financial statements and coordinate the annual audits for the Funds, managed accounts and the Firm

· Supervise financial reporting to clients and securities regulatory authorities

· Oversee tax compliance of the Firm and the Funds, including the preparation and filing of tax returns and tax slips for limited partners in the domestic Fund

· Provide research and education regarding new developments in accounting and tax rules and regulations and industry standards

· Work with the Chief Compliance Officer to maintain financial compliance with registration requirements under applicable securities regulation

· Manage the system of internal controls over financial operations and reporting Work with the Firm's Computer Programmer and Investment Analysts to develop and improve upon portfolio analytics and database tools

· Participate in special projects and initiatives

Qualifications:

· Canadian Chartered Accountant designation

· For CFO: A minimum of five years' experience, including at an audit firm and in-house at an investment management firm or fund administrator

· For Controller / VP Finance: A minimum of two years' experience in the investment management industry, either in-house or at an audit firm with investment fund/asset management clients

Contact Information:

Should your skills and experience match the requirements of this position, please forward your resume to Lauren Thorek at Thorek/Scott and Partners.



APPLY TO: lthorek@thorekscott.com



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