Bernard Lackner
About Bernard Lackner
Bernard Lackner is a Corporate Accountant specializing in Private Equity at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, with over 15 years of experience in fund accounting and asset management.
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Corporate Accountant Private Equity
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Bernard Lackner is currently serving as a Corporate Accountant focusing on Private Equity at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, United States. His role involves managing and overseeing the accounting operations and financial reporting related to private equity funds. He brings extensive expertise and experience in fund management to one of the leading global asset management firms.
Previous Role at UBS
From 2013 to 2016, Bernard Lackner worked as a Senior Hedge Fund Accountant at UBS in Zurich, Switzerland. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the accounting processes and financial documentation for hedge funds. His role at UBS solidified his experience in the hedge fund accounting sector, contributing to his overall expertise in asset management.
Experience at The Citco Group of Companies
Bernard Lackner spent seven years (2006 to 2013) with The Citco Group of Companies in Toronto, Canada, serving as a Senior Fund Accountant. In this role, he managed fund accounting and financial reporting for various hedge funds. His experience at Citco laid the groundwork for his extensive career in fund accounting and asset management.
Education and Expertise
Bernard Lackner studied at the Schulich School of Business, York University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance. He completed his degree from 2001 to 2004. This academic background provided him with a solid foundation in accounting principles and financial management, which he has applied throughout his career in the financial services industry.
Career and Industry Experience
Starting his career in 2006 in the financial services industry, Bernard Lackner has amassed over 15 years of experience in fund accounting and asset management. He has worked in multiple international locations, including Zurich, Toronto, and New York. His career trajectory includes a transition from hedge fund accounting to private equity accounting in 2017, showcasing his adaptability and broad expertise within the fund management sector.