Assistant Controller - Management Company

Squarepoint Capital; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarepoint Capital in Montreal, QC seeks a senior accounting professional to support quarter-end reporting, month-end close, and intercompany activity within US GAAP and IFRS frameworks. You will partner with fund and A/R teams to ensure accurate allocations and timely close processes.

The role requires 10+ years of accounting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience; public or private accounting mix.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing standard reporting and analytics for quarter end reporting package.
• Review all monthly accounting activities including month-end closing, A/R, A/P, reconciliations, allocations, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with third party tax and auditor professionals for yearly tax returns and audits under US GAAP and local standards.
• Monthly revenue allocations and reductions per fund agreements, quarterly true ups and settlements with A/R.
• Participate in ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

Department: Finance

Position Overview

• Assist in developing standard reporting and analytics for quarter end reporting package
• Review all monthly accounting activities including month-end closing, A/R, A/P, account reconciliations, allocations schedules and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with third party tax and auditor professionals in completing yearly tax returns and audits, both under US GAAP and under local reporting standards
• On a monthly basis, calculate revenue allocations and reductions in accordance with the most recent Fund's agreements, quarterly true ups and facilitate settlements of the outstanding balances between the Funds and A/R department.
• Participate in various ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience; public or a mixture of Big 4 & private accounting experience
• Exceptional analytical & communication skills
• Knowledge of foreign currency transactions
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Ability to multitask & strong attention to detail
• Highly organized, self-motivated & team-oriented

Nice to have

• Workday Financials knowledge/experience - a huge +
• Strong excel skills