Accounting Associate

Who we are:

 
Maverix Private Equity is a Toronto-based private equity firm led by an experienced and talented team with the background, network and track record necessary to successfully execute a technology-enabled growth and disruption investment strategy. Maverix targets North American businesses with rapidly growing revenues and evidence of a clear, profitable business model. Target cheque size averages US$50M for meaningful minority positions in our portfolio companies.

 
Our mission is to build a globally recognized, industry-leading, Canadian-based Private Equity platform, that focuses on investing in market-changing businesses, that exploit the disruptive opportunities inherent to the ever-growing pace of transformation. We aim to transform legacy industries and businesses and unlock substantial financial opportunity with appropriately mitigated levels of risk. Our founding principles include: We are builders and Entrepreneurs are our partners; Opportunity is generated by innovation; Our values are grounded in challenging the status quo with a bias to action​; Respect, transparency and freedom from judgement and, Having fun!​ For further details on the fund and team visit maverixpe.com.

 
The Opportunity

As an Associate, Accounting, you will play an integral role in supporting the firm’s corporate finance function and fund operations. This position is ideal for a detail‑oriented, resourceful accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi‑entity environment and is eager to contribute to the financial infrastructure of a growing private equity platform.

Working closely with the VP Finance, external service providers, and internal stakeholders, you will ensure accurate bookkeeping, timely processing of financial transactions, and smooth execution of recurring reporting cycles. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to both corporate and fund accounting while developing a deep understanding of private markets and the asset management ecosystem.

Reporting to the VP Finance, the successful candidate will support day‑to‑day accounting activities across the management company and fund entities.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Accounting & Operations
  
  
  
  • Process accounts payable across expense management, banking, and bookkeeping platforms.
  
  
  • Prepare bookkeeping for the operating entity and other entities within the group of companies.
  
  
  • Prepare monthly sales tax filings and process payments through online banking platforms.
  
  
  • Assist with basic payroll processing and perform initial reviews of annual T4 slips.
  
  
  • Support the budgeting process, including populating budget templates and running budget‑to‑actual reports.
  
  
  • Respond to ad‑hoc internal queries and support ongoing process improvements
  
  


• Fund Administration Support
  
  
  
  • Assist in managing bookkeeping for the funds, including coordination with the outsourced fund administrator.
  
  
  • Support the preparation and review of materials required for quarterly fund reporting cycles.
  
  
  • Assist with annual audit processes for both the operating entity and the funds.
  
  
  • Help maintain accurate records related to fund transactions, capital activity, and investor reporting.
  
  
  • Support treasury processes, including payment processing and cash flow tracking across fund entities.
  
  


• Compliance & Reporting Support
  
  
  
  • Assist in preparing documentation for external audits and CRA‑related tax reviews.
  
  
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of recurring filings and compliance‑related tasks.
  
  
  • Help maintain internal controls and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes.
  
  


• Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Experience & Credentials
    
    
    
    • 3 years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within a multi‑entity environment.
    
    
    • Experience working through annual audits.
    
    
    • Exposure to private equity, asset management, or financial services is an asset but not required.
    
    
  
  
  • Technical Expertise
    
    
    
    • Strong bookkeeping skills with advanced knowledge of QBO; familiarity with Sage is an asset.
    
    
    • Experience optimizing A/P, expense, and treasury processes (Float and Expensify preferred).
    
    
    • Understanding of short‑ and long‑term cash flow forecasting.
    
    
    • Experience with online banking platforms and payment processing.
    
    
    • Experience with payroll and tax slip preparation (Ceridian knowledge preferred).
    
    
    • Experience preparing sales tax filings and navigating CRA audits.
    
    
    • Advanced Excel skills and comfort using AI tools in compliance with Maverix policies.
    
    
  
  
  • Mindset & Attributes
    
    
    
    • Resourceful, proactive, and energized by solving problems.
    
    
    • Interested in private markets and the asset management ecosystem.
    
    
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, clients, and vendors.
    
    
    • Passionate about process optimization and continuous improvement.
    
    
    • Comfortable working on‑site downtown four days per week.
    
    
    • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a “can‑do” attitude.
    
    
  
  

Our commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs (View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com).