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Vice President, Private Markets Finance & Valuations


Company : HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-05-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Vice President, Private Markets Finance & Valuations [E1] Join to apply for theVice President, Private Markets Finance & Valuations [E1]role atHOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)Benefitshigh-performance, people-focused cultureour commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selveslearning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees'' career growthmembership in HOOPP''s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement securitycompetitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team''s diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account)optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminarsthe opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workersJob Summary The Vice President, Private Markets Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for all finance activities related to HOOPP''s private investments including Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Private Credit. The role oversees investment accounting, performance measurement, reporting and valuation governance for all private assets. It is critical to ensuring the integrity and independence of HOOPP''s private valuations and maintaining confidence among leadership, the Board and external auditors. Beyond governance, this leader is instrumental in building a business-oriented, insight-driven finance function one that partners deeply with Investment Management, Tax, Legal, Risk and other Finance teams to inform decisions, forecast outcomes and deliver a holistic view of total fund performance. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in private investment valuation and accounting with strong relationship skills, strategic foresight and the ability to integrate Finance as a trusted business partner across HOOPP.Scope of Responsibility IncludesPrivate EquityInfrastructureReal EstateLeadership spans Toronto and London, with accountability for people, processes, systems, and vendor management.What You Will Do Strategic LeadershipDefine and execute the Private Markets Finance strategy covering all finance, valuation and performance functions across Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real EstateEnsure strong alignment with HOOPP''s investment strategy, governance frameworks, and financial objectives.Lead transformation initiatives to integrate Finance more closely with Investment Management and elevate insight delivery.Drive transformation through process optimization, automation, and data integrity (Investran, Yardi, REDP, HANA/BI).Represent Finance in senior forums including Valuation Committee, as a key presenter and subject matter expert on private valuationsInvestment Accounting, Reporting and PerformanceOversee end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for all private market investments ensuring accurate and timely results across entities, funds and holding structures;Govern holdco reporting: regulatory filings, financial statements for tax and corporate legal resolutions.Lead the performance reporting framework, producing actionable insights on returns, attribution, and performance feesPartner with Investment Management to translate performance data into business insight that supports investment and strategic decisionsCollaborate with Corporate Finance to support total fund reporting, ensuring private markets results are integrtely accurately into enterprise-level analysis.Valuation GovernanceLead HOOPP''s valuation governance framework ensuring independence, rigor and consistency across all private asset classesOversee quarterly, semi-annual and annual valuation cycles; challenge assumptions and validate methodologiesCoordinate GP fund valuation reviews; support HOOPP''s annual audit, ICFR, and Internal Audit initiativesEngage and oversee external valuation advisors and appraiser and ensure independence, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.Establish and serve as a key presenter to the Valuation Committee, providing transparent insight into valuations outcomes, risk factors and market trendsBuild team capability; stay current on market practices; liaise with peer plans on valuation topics.External Manager InsightBuild a comprehensive understanding of external manager performance, fees across private assetsDevelop analytical reporting that provides senior leadership with clear insight into fee structures, net returns and manager effectivenessReview management fees against legal terms and ensure accurate accruals at year-end.Collaborate with Investment Management in due diligence processes for new manager and fund selections, contributing to the assessment of financial operations, controls and valuation processesBudgeting, Forecasting & Total Fund IntegrationBuild and institutionalize forecasting capabilities within Private Markets Finance to anticipate performance outcomes and valuation impacts.Partner with Corporate finance and other finance teams to integrate private market results into total fund reporting, budgeting and forecastingContribute financial insight and projections to support scenario analysis and longterm outlookDrive alignment between accounting, valuation and forecasting processes to enhance consistency and predictability of resultsSystems, Data & Process ExcellenceOversee data accuracy and integrity across Investran, Yardi, and enterprise BI SystemsStrengthen automation and data flow between external managers, subledgers and accounting book of recordPartner with Business Solutions and IT to advance analytics, workflow efficiency and datadriven insight deliveryEnsure finance systems and data frameworks evolve in step with HOOPP''s private markets growth.Serve as executive sponsor for Investran (PE&I) and Yardi/REDP (Real Estate); set roadmap and quality standards.Governance, Controls & AssuranceMaintain strong internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across private markets and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory standardsLead audit readiness and responses; resolve issues proactively and drive remediation plans.Maintain and evolve governance policies on valuation, external manager fees, data governance, and records management.People LeadershipLead and develop highperforming teams; oversee workforce planning, recruiting, and succession.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem solving.What You Bring12+ years of progressive experience in private markets finance (PE, Infrastructure, and/or Real Estate) with significant leadership responsibility.Deep technical expertise in investment valuation, accounting and performance managementProfessional designation(s) preferred (e.g., CPA; CBV and/or CFA an asset).Demonstrated success partnering with investment professionals and influencing senior decisionmakersExperience presenting to governance committees, senior management and external auditorsProficiency with Investran, Yardi, REDP, and enterprise CY or data systems.Strategic thinker with a track record of integrating finance insights into investment strategyExceptional communicator and relationship builder who bridges Finance and the business to drive impactSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFulltimeJob functionBusiness Development and Sales#J-18808-Ljbffr