Analyst, Expense Operations (8-month contract)

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is seeking an Analyst, Expense Operations to support centralized global expense processing, payments, and related general ledger activities. You will work with Finance teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to controls in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Ideal candidates hold an undergraduate degree, have at least two years of relevant experience, and are proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with India accounts payable is a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with India-based accounts payable processes including India withholding tax would be an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess information and propose practical solutions.
• Motivation to contribute to something larger, operate with rigor in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily global expense processing and payment activities in accordance with policies.
• Assist with global payment, cash management, and bank account administration activities.
• Support general ledger accounting and month-end close processes, including reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Finance to provide inputs for month-end close, tax filings, and reporting.
• Respond to expense-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and auditors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose. Performance. People. Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

As an Analyst, Expense Operations, you will support the oversight of CPP Investments’ centralized global expense processing and payment activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established policies and controls. You will contribute to cash management activities, general ledger accounting, and monthly financial close processes while collaborating with Finance teams and stakeholders across the organization to support efficient operations and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

• Support daily global expense processing and payment activities, including reviewing and approving vendor invoices, employee expenses, and expense-related journal entries in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist with global payment and cash management activities, including jurisdiction-specific payment requirements, bank account administration, cash forecasting, and excess cash management.
• Support general ledger accounting and month-end close activities, including accounts payable subledger close, variance analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Finance teams to provide analysis, documentation, and inputs for month-end close, tax filings, management reporting, and financial reporting.
• Respond to expense-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and auditors, providing timely and accurate information.
• Promote understanding and consistent application of accounts payable policies, systems, and procedures, including contributing to training materials.
• Partner with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to identify process gaps, resolve operational issues, and implement improvements that support business needs, governance, and effective controls.

What You Bring

• An undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with an interest in learning new systems and technologies.
• Experience with India-based accounts payable processes including India withholding tax would be an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess information, consider multiple factors, and recommend practical solutions.
• You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.

We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud

CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.

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About Us

Why Work With Us

For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term — and that includes our people. Here, you’ll work alongside high‑calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real-world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.

Our Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.

Our Impact

We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long-term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres around the world.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work with measurable impact
• Exposure to complex, global challenges
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Competitive total rewards and benefits
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives

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