Senior Accountant- Financial Reporting

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager of Fund Accounting, the Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for overseeing financial reporting for one or more entities, coordinating auditor engagements, performing various financial analyses and reporting, mentoring and reviewing work prepared by fund accountants, and generally assisting the Manager with oversight of day-to-day operations of the team and entities under their responsibility. 

Primary Accountabilities:

• Prepare detailed reports to senior management, including dashboards and monthly fund summaries.
  Contribute to the preparation of annual audited financial statements in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP requirements. 
• Address investor due diligence requests, as well as requests from senior management and auditors in an accurate and timely basis.
  Document and enhance processes, policies and procedures related to fund accounting.
• Assist the Manager in review of work prepared by fund accountants as well as day to day operations of the team and entities under their responsibilities.
• Provide training and mentoring for new and junior fund accountants.
• Oversee all aspects of monthly financial reporting for assigned entities, including daily accounting and preparing financial statement with supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in developing and implementing controls to safeguard fund assets by applying sound financial policies, processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement financial process enhancements including assisting with financial system implementations and financial reporting automation.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual trust, partnership, and/or corporate tax returns.
• Coordinate and support the annual audit processes and other compliance reports.
  Assist with the preparation of technical accounting analyses in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP for topics including consolidation requirements when launching new entities and recognition and measurement of financial instruments.
• Calculate and process distributions to unit holders.
• Assist the Manager with managing monthly and quarterly fund processes, including distribution calculations, management fees, expense oversight, and other monthly reporting items.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies or irregularities in accounting records.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CPA designation or equivalent
• Minimum of five years post-designation experience in the investment or financial services industry with exposure to public company reporting preferred.

Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and heavy workloads.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively prioritize while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Proficiency in IFRS and US GAAP reporting standards.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel with experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP (or similar accounting software).
• Growth mindset with focus on process improvement, innovation, continuous learning, and efficiency optimization

Salary Range: $76,000- $114,000, with a midpoint of $95,000 annually, commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.