Why Join Trez Capital?

Founded in 1997, Trez Capital is a non-bank leading provider of private commercial real estate debt and equity financing solutions in Canada and the United States. For over 25 years, we have consistently provided developers and owners with flexible short-to-mid-term financing. Trez Capital also offers private and institutional investors strategies to invest in a variety of opportunistic, fully secured mortgage investment funds and investment assets. We have built our reputation on doing what we say, with a results-oriented approach to everything we do. We are building a better future as we proudly build better places for people to live, work and play. We are committed to our values – Trust, Respect, Excellence, and Zest - in all that we do.

We pride ourselves on our relationships and are passionate about providing exemplary client service, creating loyal and satisfied investors and borrowers and fostering a collaborative environment in which our employees can excel. We believe in hiring the best people who are as committed to creating incredible experiences for our clients and our team members. We set bold goals and deliver results.

Job Purpose:

The Manager, Fund Accounting oversees the accuracy of the general ledgers and supporting schedules for assigned entities under their scope. This role involves managing a team of Fund Accountants and Senior Fund Accountants, including their training, coaching, and scheduling. The Manager plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity and providing insightful analysis to support decision making. 

Primary Accountabilities:

• Review and Oversight: Examine and Validate work prepared by the Fund Accountants and Senior Fund Accountants including all monthly internal financial packages, distributions, compliance and ad hoc reporting, etc.
• Financial Analysis: Provide periodic and ad hoc analysis on fund performance and portfolio composition to the leadership team.
• Audit and Reporting: Assist the Director and/or Senior Manager with audit deliverables and financial statement preparation
• Technical Accounting: Analyze complex accounting issues and draft technical accounting memos as needed
• Collaboration: Partner with Tax and other internal teams on   tax compliance, fund launches, and other related matters.  
• Documentation and Process Improvement: Review new fund legal documentation to identify potential accounting issues and draft and maintain documentation on current procedures. Analyze processes and propose improvements to management
• Team Development:  Set annual objectives and goals for direct reports, monitor their progress, and provide guidance to enhance their professional growth.

Additional Accountabilities:

Embraces the Trez Capital core values:

Our culture drives our success. Our values are the shared beliefs we bring to our professional and personal conduct every day. They are foundational to the strength of our business. 

• We build Trust through the integrity of our people, our reputation for transparency, and by doing what we say with a focus on rigor, results and risk management. 
• We gain Respect through the impact we create inside and outside the firm, delivering exemplary stakeholder experiences. We build respect through a collaborative and diverse environment in which our employees can excel. 
• We pursue Excellence for our employees, investors, partners and borrowers. Everyone who works with us is accountable for our clients’ success. ​
• Our bold goals and winning outcomes are the results of our ability to create unique offerings based on our unwavering Zest, discipline and innovative entrepreneurialism.​

• Complies with all policies and procedures, work rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Safeguards the interests of the business, our people and our clients.
• Completes other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CPA designation
• Minimum five years post designation experience in an investment/financial services multi-entity environment or similar industry

Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• In depth knowledge and experience reporting under IFRS
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP (preferred)