Senior Associate Director, Fund Administration

TL;DR

Senior Associate Director, Fund Administration: Managing fund accounting delivery for investment clients with an accent on NAV production, financial statements, and client escalation handling. Focus on ensuring SOC1-aligned operational controls, audit accountability, and risk reduction through team leadership and service level agreement deadline ownership.

Location: Halifax, NS, Canada

Company

hirify.global provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry.

What you will do

• Manage a team of fund accountants responsible for client deliverables including NAV production, financial statements, and related reports.
• Own client relationship management and act as the escalation point for client queries, resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure accuracy of client deliverables and accountability for meeting service level agreement deadlines.
• Drive team effectiveness through training, engagement, cross-training, and coverage planning to meet client and organizational expectations.
• Take accountability for the audit process and prepare or review financial statements as needed.
• Ensure processes follow operational controls and SOC1 requirements, including completion of relevant checklists; manage client fee billing and collections.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in finance or accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience in the fund administration industry in a similar role, including strong people management experience.
• Completion or interest in a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CFA or equivalent) is an asset.

Culture & Benefits

• Base salary plus group medical insurance and a group pension scheme.
• Reimbursement for professional subscriptions.
• Paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.
• Emphasis on continuous learning, development, and work-life integration.