Investment Accountant

Melvin and Associates Employment Services Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Investment Accountant / Administrator to manage comprehensive accounting operations for a single-family office. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, cash management, tax compliance, and administrative support for senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in accounting, particularly within investment management and trusts, and must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills alongside technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in accounting or finance.
• Strong technical skills and compliance knowledge.
• Preferred experience in a family office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR and GL.
• Prepare annual budgets and conduct financial analyses.
• Coordinate tax preparation and handle CRA audits.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Knowledge of tax regulations

Investment management experience

Trust administration

Tools

Quickbooks Online

MS Office Suite (Excel)

Job description

Melvin and Associates Employment Services Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Melvin and Associates Employment Services Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$80,000.00 / yr - CA$100,000.00 / yr

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President at Melvin and Associates Employment Services Inc.

My client, a single-family office invests globally across a mix of asset classes (residential real estate, industrial, public equity, private equity, venture capital) is looking to appoint an Investment Accountant / Administrator. The Family office has a variety of companies, Trusts and charities.

As a member of a small team, strong interpersonal skills are essential, as well as an ability to work independently with the capacity to prioritize assignments and effectively manage their time.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations of the family office, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash management
• Working with the investment team on legal, tax and structuring family office investments
• Cash management
• Maintain bank and credit card accounts, including reconciliation and transaction monitoring.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and conduct regular budget vs. actual analyses.
• Track and reconcile personal spending and investment-related expenditures.
• Prepare and process payroll, ensuring compliance with employment standards and tax regulations.
• Record FMV (Fair Market Value) adjustments and manage financial reporting for trusts and investment holdings.
• Lead cash flow planning and ongoing cash management.
• Coordinate and compile information for tax preparation, working with external tax professionals.
• Handle CRA audits, reviews, and objections, acting as liaison with government bodies.
• Manage HST filings and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Support risk management efforts across financial and operational domains.
• Coordinate and manage business insurance policies for the family office and personal assets.
• Plan and organize family and business-related events (e.g., AGMs, social functions, milestone events).
• Create and deliver monthly operational reports that synthesize financial and administrative metrics.
• Develop and implement operational reporting frameworks to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide general administrative support to senior stakeholders, including document management, calendar coordination, and vendor liaison.
• Work closely with external advisors (legal, tax, investment) to ensure alignment across services.

Required Skills :

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with investment management and trust administration
• Experience working in a family office or investment focused organization is strongly preferred
• Experience using Quickbooks Online and MS Office Suite (Excel)

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

Investment Management and Accounting

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