Manager – Accounting & Finance Statements Review
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The Catalyst Group is a tech-focused financial services organization created to spark innovation in a traditionally one-dimensional industry.
Founded in the Cayman Islands in
Catalyst is a privately owned, fully independent group with offices and teams in five countries, servicing a global portfolio of clients with a wide range of strategies, structures, and requirements.
Our mission is to reimagine financial services by sparking innovation, harnessing technology, and investing in our people and communities.
We build an award-winning team of highly skilled, client-centric professionals empowered by best-in-class technology to deliver a platform unlike anything else in the industry.
The Role
As Manager of Financial Statement Review, you will lead a team dedicated to reviewing, optimizing, and supporting financial statement preparation for fund clients and ad-hoc structures.
Your responsibilities include ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP), and effective client management.
Required Skills & Experience
Internationally recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, CA).
Minimum 7 years' post-qualification experience with a Big 4 accounting firm.
Experience auditing or preparing financial statements for investment-related entities under US-GAAP and IFRS.
5 years fund accounting experience working with both Private Equity funds and Hedge Funds.
Preference for experience and knowledge of the digital accounting funds space.
Knowledge of fund accounting software and expert use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Power Query, Power Automate).
Proven track record of managing financial statement preparation teams and improving process efficiencies.
Familiarity with complex financial instruments and investment funds.
Experience serving a LATAM and US client base, particularly Brazilian clients.
CFA / CA designation completed or willingness to complete.
Expertise with Geneva, Dynamo, Mantra, and other portfolio accounting systems.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Core Responsibilities
People Management Responsibilities.
Manage the global technology and product teams, ensuring clear job descriptions and KPIs.
Conduct weekly task management and team meetings.
Monitor capacity, satisfaction, and work-life balance.
Provide feedback, coaching, and development programs.
Plan succession for high-potential and high-risk employees.
Financial Statement Review and Oversight.
Review and QA financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
Own the review cycle and ensure adherence to deadlines and SLAs.
Support complex fund structures and regulatory requirements.
Process Development and Technology Optimization.
Lead automation and system integration initiatives.
Collaborate with technology teams to optimize existing systems.
Drive adoption of scalable processes and best practices.
Operational Efficiency and Innovation.
Enhance workflows to improve productivity.
Identify scalability opportunities for expansion of services.
Collaborate with product teams to introduce new solutions.
Client Service and Support.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
Build and maintain client relationships and manage expectations.
Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Integration.
Work cross-functionally with operations, business users, and project teams.
Drive process integration across service lines.
Risk and Compliance Responsibilities.
Stay informed on industry and regulatory changes.
Primary contact for client interactions with external auditors.
Support new fund onboarding and implement compliance policies.
Use tools to monitor compliance and internal controls.
Collaborate with the Head of Compliance and Governance.
Prepare compliance reports and track issue resolution.
Strategic Expectations
Share insights to develop new processes and procedures that drive business efficiency.
Maintain awareness of industry, regulatory, and jurisdictional trends.
Contribute to the creation and deployment of new products and solutions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, business users, and implementation managers.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries
Financial Services, Funds and Trusts, Venture Capital and Private Equity principals
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