Manager, Client Financial Reporting

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

IMCO, located in downtown Toronto, seeks a Manager of Client Financial Reporting for a 12-month contract. You will lead a team responsible for accurate financial reporting, close processes, and controls across internal and external clients.

Emphasis on collaboration with Investment Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to improve reporting quality and efficiency. The role requires a university degree in Business/Accounting/Finance and a CPA is preferred, with 7+ years in fund accounting or

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) strongly preferred.
• Seven or more years of relevant experience in fund accounting, investment accounting, or fund financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or ASPE.
• Experience leading and developing a team and overseeing complex deliverables.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with reporting, database, automation, data analytics, or workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the timely and accurate delivery of client financial reports, financial statement notes, and related schedules for internal and external clients.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Lead onboarding and implementation of new client reporting processes and workflows.
• Review investment accounting entries and maintain controls over entry creation.
• Coordinate client reporting support for audits and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools / data analytics

Job description

At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career. Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve. Located in downtown Toronto, our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and to build a high-performing, value-driven asset management firm. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are ready to deliver best-in-class service and join a collaborative, motivated and fun team of professionals, IMCO offers the opportunity to do impactful work and broaden your expertise. If you’re looking to use your expertise to drive strategic outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a 12 month contract role beginning January 2027. The Manager, Client Financial Reporting is accountable for the accurate and timely delivery of client financial reporting within Investment Operations at IMCO. The role provides oversight of the accounting close, financial reporting, and control activities that support external clients and internal stakeholders. The Manager will lead a team responsible for recurring and ad hoc reporting, establish effective controls, resolve complex accounting and reporting matters, and work across the organization to improve the quality, efficiency, and scalability of reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Close Oversight

• Lead the timely and accurate delivery of financial reports, financial statement notes, and related schedules for internal and external clients, including quarter-end and year-end reporting.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close, including reconciliations, journal entries, reporting schedules, and resolution of material issues.
• Lead the onboarding and implementation of new client reporting processes, including defining reporting requirements, establishing workflows and controls, and transitioning reporting into ongoing operations.
• Review investment accounting entries and maintain effective preparation, review, approval, and evidentiary controls over the entry creation process.
• Apply professional judgment to complex accounting and reporting matters and raise material issues with clear analysis and recommendations.

Controls, Audit, and Stakeholder Management

• Establish and monitor financial and operational controls that support reporting accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and data integrity.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of reporting exceptions, reconciliation differences, and control deficiencies, ensuring that root causes and corrective actions are addressed.
• Maintain current policies, procedures, process documentation, and control evidence supporting client financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate client financial reporting support for internal and external audits, including timely and complete responses to auditor inquiries.
• Collaborate with Performance, Data, Front Office, Finance, Investment Operations, and other stakeholders to align data, accounting conclusions, reporting requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and internal partners, communicate significant reporting matters clearly, and manage expectations when issues arise.

Process Improvement, Data, and AI

• Develop and execute a continuous improvement roadmap for client financial reporting and the financial close process, with measures to assess sustained gains in efficiency and scalability without weakening reporting quality or controls.
• Lead process redesign and automation initiatives for reconciliations, accounting entries, reporting, documentation, and workflow activities in partnership with business and technology teams.
• Evaluate and responsibly apply approved AI and data analytics solutions to improve exception identification, analysis, documentation, and recurring reporting activities.
• Ensure AI-assisted and automated processes comply with applicable IMCO policies and controls, protect confidential information, and include appropriate validation, exception handling, human review, and accountability for final deliverables.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop team members by setting clear priorities and objectives, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional growth and practical adoption of emerging reporting and technology tools.
• Allocate work and maintain effective cross-training and coverage plans to meet recurring deadlines, projects, and ad hoc client requirements.
• Review team deliverables based on complexity, materiality, and risk, and promote accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and a strong control mindset.
• Support recruitment and onboarding.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

• A university degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a professional accounting designation is strongly preferred.
• Seven or more years of relevant experience in fund accounting, investment accounting, or fund financial reporting within asset management or financial services, including demonstrated experience leading and developing a team and overseeing complex deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices, investment accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close processes.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining financial and operational controls and supporting internal or external audits.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research complex matters and develop practical recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with reporting, database, automation, data analytics, or workflow tools.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools, including their capabilities, limitations, responsible use, and application to accounting or reporting activities.
• Strong leadership, client service, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative and curious approach, with sound professional judgment, high attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The base salary range for this position is CAD $105,000.00 - $138,000.00. The placement within the range is determined by the range of market pay for the specific position, as well as the candidate's knowledge, skillset and experience relative to the requirements of the position and to internal peers. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you with the specific details for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hybrid work model prioritizes an office-first approach, encouraging employees to make the most of our collaborative workspace at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6. This welcoming environment fosters teamwork, connection, and professional growth. While flexibility remains a key component of our model, we believe that regular in-office engagement enhances productivity and strengthens our culture. Our approach supports a fulfilling lifestyle that balances professional ambition with personal wellbeing.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of our recruitment process, such as screening and assessments. However, all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to undergo background screening.

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) is Ontario’s professional asset manager, investing on behalf of our public sector clients so they can care for beneficiaries and secure retirement futures. With approximately $90.7 billion in assets under management, we are one of the largest institutional investment managers in Canada and around the globe. Our mandate is to provide broader public sector clients with exceptional investment management services, including best-in-class advice around portfolio construction, efficient access to a diverse range of asset classes and superior reporting on risks and returns. Our vision is to rank among the world’s leading public‑sector asset managers. We will achieve this through an unwavering focus on creating client value. That means ensuring that we deliver the returns required for our clients to meet their long‑term financial obligations.