Associate Manager

**General Information**:

- Job ID
- 32390
- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Work Types
- Full Time
- Categories
- Client Accounting, Funds

**About TMF Group**

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial, and employee administration through TMF Group’s teams in 120 offices.

**Discover the Role**

Join our Fund Services team as a senior leader overseeing daily operations, client relationships, and team development. You’ll manage fund accounting processes, ensure compliance, and drive operational improvements. This role is perfect for an experienced professional ready to lead with precision and elevate client service.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee daily operations including NAV calculation, investor allocation, fee computation, and financial reporting.
- Ensure accurate processing of capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions, and fund expenses.
- Review and approve fund documentations, reconciliations, and transaction records.
- Manage and develop a team of Fund Accountants, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
- Allocation resources effectively to meet deadlines and service level agreements.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring timely and professional communication.
- Lead client onboarding and establish fund-specific procedures and controls.
- Address and resolve client inquiries and operational issues promptly.
- Coordinate with auditors, custodians and other third parties to support audits and regulatory reporting.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, AML/KYC requirements, and industry regulations.
- Review and sign off on reports, schedules, and filings in accordance with compliance standards.
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and client experience.
- Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
- Contribution to the growth and development of local office and broader fund services team.

**Key Requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CPA or equivalent preferred).
- At least 8 years' experience working in the fund administration industry and 4 years’ experience in a management role. This can include other administrators, investment managers or fund auditors.
- Strong understanding of fund structures, accounting principles, and investor reporting.
- Experience with fund accounting systems (e.g. Archway, Geneva, or similar platforms).
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

**What’s in it for you?**

**Pathways for career development**
- Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
- We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF. Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.**Making an impact**
- You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
- Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.

**A supportive environment**
- Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
- Regardless of where you are in your career, TMF Group opens a world of opportunity where you will be part of our team and is supported in your global career journey.
- Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.
- At TMF Group, it’s our people who make us who we are. Our company thrives on entrepreneurial spirit and is full of proactive people who combine enthusiasm with responsibility and accountability.

**We’re looking forward to getting to know you