Location: BF Waterloo, Ontario

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Butterfield Fulcrum, a top five leading independent global hedge fund administrator for the alternative asset management industry, is seeking applicants for Fund Accountant roles in its Waterloo, Ontario office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of fund accounting services to hedge fund clients, including NAV preparation, reviewing corporate actions, verifying security pricing, performing cash and security position reconciliations
• Provide a complete range of fund administration services to hedge fund clients and investors, including compliance procedures, liaising with investment managers, brokers, custodians and auditors
• Provide superior customer service to hedge fund managers and investors
• Participate in various system initiatives and projects

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in business administration, accounting or finance. Interest in a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, ACCA, CFA) an asset but not required
• Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly an asset. Understanding of securities such as equities, bonds, forwards, futures, options, etc. preferred but not required
• Strong time management and organizational skills and a dedicated team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Butterfield Fulcrum offers a very attractive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s experience. It is our preference that candidates either live in or very close to Waterloo Region or be willing to relocate.

About BF

BFG is a boutique provider of alternative investment services with powerful technology and strong institutional backing. This combination provides BFG with the strength and flexibility to excel as a strategic partner to its clients. Our management team has cumulative experience exceeding 75 years in businesses related to third party financial processing and our staff turnover is among the lowest in the industry. A winning combination of proprietary technology and industry leading vendor based software places BFG in the position to provide a level of service beyond the reach of much of our competition. BFG has been in the alternative investment servicing business since 1995.

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Post expires at 3:57pm on Monday June 11th, 2012

Location: BF Waterloo, Ontario

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We are looking for a Property and Real Estate Accountant to join our Waterloo office. The successful candidate will be responsible for all required day-to-day accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of properties and real estate development projects. The properties and real estate projects will generally be North American based and vary by size and type. It is a comprehensive position, and requires the individual to have a solid understanding of all aspects of accounting and real estate project developments.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare financial reports for assigned properties and real estate projects for our client.
• Calculate and record the operating revenues and expenses on a monthly basis.
• Perform required accounting functions, balancing of sub-ledgers to general ledger, entry of journal entries including analysis of balance sheet accounts, preparations of supporting working papers, etc.
• Prepare reporting as required for the client including; cash flow projections, reports required by auditors, tax advisors, lawyers as required.
•  Act as a resource for operational staff to; provide required accounting information and expertise to Property Managers and Property Administrators, review month end unbilled adjustments and financial statements, prepare monthly variance analysis reports, and assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets and tenant year end billings.
• Ensure accounting information is properly recorded by operational staff including; security deposits, accounts receivable adjustments, coding supplier invoices, etc.
• Ensure proper setup of new buildings from a financial aspect in the accounting system.
• Perform treasury functions including cash management and cash flow projections
• Review and analyze the general ledger and ensure records are kept in compliance with
• GAAP or other basis of accounting
• Partner with the Property Manager and Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and budgets
• Prepare accounting memos for new real estate developments for review by internal and external management

Required Skills:

• University Degree or Diploma
• Minimum 3 years related property management accounting experience.
• A professional accounting designation, CA, CMA or CGA is preferred, otherwise candidate must be actively enrolled in CGA or CMA accounting program.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship-building ability, proactive, results-oriented, and resourceful.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy, excellent product quality and attention to detail.

Butterfield Fulcrum offers a very attractive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

About BF

BFG is a boutique provider of alternative investment services with powerful technology and strong institutional backing. This combination provides BFG with the strength and flexibility to excel as a strategic partner to its clients. Our management team has cumulative experience exceeding 75 years in businesses related to third party financial processing and our staff turnover is among the lowest in the industry. A winning combination of proprietary technology and industry leading vendor based software places BFG in the position to provide a level of service beyond the reach of much of our competition. BFG has been in the alternative investment servicing business since 1995.

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Post expires at 7:53pm on Thursday June 7th, 2012

Location: BF Waterloo, Ontario

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Butterfield Fulcrum, a top five leading independent global hedge fund administrator for the alternative asset management industry, is seeking applicants to fill open Investor Services positions in its Waterloo, Ontario office. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated individual who after sufficient training will work comfortably without excessive supervision and in a business-casual working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of investor details database including creation of statements and confirmations for fund activity
• Processing of Subscriptions and Redemptions including the completion of checklists, liaison with clients and input to company systems
• Support the administration for anti-money laundering (AML) services provided to clients
• Initiation of wire and account transfer transactions through various internet banking platforms to settle redemptions, for payment of client invoices and for payment of fees
• Share in the responsibility for handling incoming investor telephone queries
• Participate actively in various system initiatives and other projects as such arise

Qualifications:

• Secondary school graduate at a minimum; college or university graduate preferred – some familiarity or education in accounting and banking is advantageous
• Experience in a professional work environment
• Exceptional computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly an asset.
• Experience with investor services software would be beneficial.
• Strong time management and organizational skills and a dedicated team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Butterfield Fulcrum offers a very attractive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

About BF

BFG is a boutique provider of alternative investment services with powerful technology and strong institutional backing. This combination provides BFG with the strength and flexibility to excel as a strategic partner to its clients. Our management team has cumulative experience exceeding 75 years in businesses related to third party financial processing and our staff turnover is among the lowest in the industry. A winning combination of proprietary technology and industry leading vendor based software places BFG in the position to provide a level of service beyond the reach of much of our competition. BFG has been in the alternative investment servicing business since 1995.

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