Accounting Manager – Corporate & Investments

Winchesters; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in finance is seeking a Manager of Investment and Corporate Accounting to support the Director of Finance. The role involves overseeing tax compliance, financial reporting, and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders on investment accounting matters. Ideal candidates will have a solid educational background in finance or accounting, substantial experience in the field, and strong technical skills, particularly in Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience, preferably with knowledge of private equity investments.
• Strong proficiency in developing Excel templates.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance, reporting, and planning for the investment portfolio.
• Assist in preparation and review of financial statements for corporate entities.
• Collaborate with external accountants on audits and tax filings.

Skills

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

CPA or equivalent designation

CFA (or in progress)

Job description

The Manager of Investment and Corporate Accounting is a vital member of the Corporate Accounting team, supporting the Director of Finance in managing investment and corporate accounting functions. This role involves close collaboration with executives and owners while overseeing the accounting, compliance, and tax strategy for family office investments. Additionally, the Manager will assist in financial reporting and tax compliance for various corporate entities.

Key Responsibilities – Investment Accounting

• Manage tax compliance, reporting, and planning for the investment portfolio, collaborating with external advisors to ensure compliance with tax regulations in Canada and the U.S.
• Monitor cash positions across various brokerage accounts and lines of credit, implementing best practices for efficient cash management.
• Reconcile accounting records with external investment statements, capital account statements, and transaction histories on a regular basis.
• Oversee the accounting for the investment portfolio of the investment division and family foundation, covering publicly traded securities, derivatives, venture capital investments, and private equity funds across Canada, the U.S., and globally.
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of investment transactions, including capital calls and distributions for private equity funds, while maintaining detailed monthly investment tracking reports.

Key Responsibilities – Corporate Accounting

• Assist in the preparation and review of the month-end closing and financial statements for various corporate entities.
• Support tax compliance efforts, including the preparation and / review of corporate tax returns and filings for relevant entities.
• Collaborate with external accountants to ensure all timely completion of the year-end audit and review; servicing as the primary liaison with external accountants on certain corporate entities.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent designation preferred; CFA (or in progress) is an asset.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience, a good understanding of private equity investments and their tax implication is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Excel with strong proficiency in developing templates.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external advisors.

If you are interested in this position please contact and send your resume to [emailprotected]

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