Investment Accountant, Bimcor

EPIC Information Solutions Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking an Investment Accountant to manage investment accounting records. This role involves maintaining accurate records, preparing financial statements, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and extensive experience in investment accounting. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health support

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health support

Discounts on Bell services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment/portfolio accounting experience.
• Knowledge of French is required for Quebec positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, record, and process capital calls and distributions for Alternative Investments.
• Prepare monthly reports, analyze variances for pooled funds and derivatives.
• Prepare year-end audit files and support auditors during audits.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major

Tools

MS Office

Bloomberg

Eagle

Job description

Req Id: 422879

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About Bimcor

Founded in 1983, Bimcor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Canada, manages $30 billion invested in a wide range of public and private financial assets, mainly on behalf of pension funds of Bell Canada and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It ranks as one of the largest private-sector pension fund managers in Canada.

About the Role

The Investment Accountant is responsible for ensuring Bimcor’s Investment Accounting records are accurate and in line with the Trustee. Investment transactions may include pooled funds, private placements managed by Bimcor and external managers, alternative assets such as real estate, private equity, private infrastructure, private credit, absolute return strategies, as well as derivative financial instruments like futures, options, swaps, repos, and currency hedges.

The incumbent provides support in preparing accurate and timely transactional and financial statements for investment professionals and clients. These records are vital for decision-making, cash flow management, performance benchmarking, and legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, record, and process capital calls and distributions for Alternative Investments, including valuation of these investments.
• Reconcile positions with the Trustee and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly reports, analyze variances, especially for pooled funds, Alternative Investments, and derivatives.
• Liaise with clients, provide data, answer queries, create reports, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare year-end audit files, financial statements, and support auditors during audits.
• Assist in designing reports or queries to automate processes and suggest procedural improvements.

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major.
• 5+ years of investment/portfolio accounting experience.
• Pension fund investments and/or finance experience preferred.
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC) preferred.
• Mature, proactive, autonomous team player.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office; Bloomberg and/or Eagle knowledge is an asset.
• Ability to interact with French & English stakeholders across Canada; knowledge of French is required for Quebec positions.

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Additional information: Position Type: Management; Job Status: Full-Time; Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Work Arrangement: Hybrid; Application Deadline: 05/23/2025

Applicants must be based in Canada and report to an office at least 3 days a week. Bell offers flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and mental health support, plus discounts on Bell services and partner offers.

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