Manager, Investment Accounting

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Retirement plans

Incentive plans

Job summary

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group, Toronto, seeks a Senior Manager, Investment Accounting to lead the Investment Accounting team, consolidate financial information, and produce key note disclosures. You will work closely with Corporate Finance and Investment Finance/Operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in technical accounting for financial instruments, IFRS expertise, a CPA designation, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Technical accounting and IFRS knowledge relevant to investments and financial instruments.
• CPA designation and accounting/finance degree.
• Experience documenting conclusions on technical accounting matters.
• Leadership experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate investment accounting function and consolidation of investment results.
• Prepare key financial statement note disclosures and assist external reporting.
• Review disclosures and explain movements and drivers clearly to stakeholders.
• Develop policy and enhance financial statement presentation for financial instruments.

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication & execution

Leadership & people management

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Post-secondary degree in business/accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle (ARCS)

Alteryx

Power Query

Workiva

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be - and deliver - your best. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 665,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere - come build tomorrow together with us.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Investment Accounting, this role is responsible for managing the Investment Accounting team deliverables, consolidating and interpreting investment business unit financial information and producing key financial statement note disclosure.

This role involves significant collaboration and coordination with the broader Corporate Finance group and the Investment Finance and Operations team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical accounting and analysis for financial instruments and demonstrate expertise in IFRS accounting and reporting. Combining this experience with knowledge of financial systems, internal controls and a desire to optimize processes will make for a well-rounded applicant.

You will be excited by the opportunity for continuous learning, process enhancements and to drive meaningful change. You are committed to fostering an energized, collaborative and supportive environment to encourage and engage with team members, both within the team and across the OMERS organization.

The person who fills this role will be a key member of the OMERS Corporate Finance team. Our ambitions are high: we aim to be the best corporate finance team in the Canadian pension industry.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Support the corporate investment accounting function, which facilitates the consolidation of investment results and reporting on associated insights;
• reconciliation of data and provision of operational support to OMERS Investment Finance and Operations;
• Preparation of key financial statement note disclosures and other internal and external reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards;
• Reviewing financial statement note disclosures prepared by senior analysts, with strong attention to detail and the ability to clearly explain key movements and underlying drivers;
• Researching and documenting complex accounting and financial reporting issues to support the development of accounting policies and enhancement of financial statement presentation, with a particular focus on financial instruments;
• Developing a collaborative relationship with key stakeholders, including business partners and external auditors;
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvements and to leverage automation tools to increase the control environment and efficiency of recurring processes;
• Ensuring the maintenance and continuous improvement of process documentation and strong internal controls over financial accounting and reporting;
• Continuous learning and understanding of investment strategies and transactions; applying learnings to the OMERS financial statements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting 5+ years of experience in reporting, accounting, and controls within a financial services environment.
• Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance with a CPA designation.
• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting standards, particularly as they relate to investments and financial instruments.
• Experience documenting conclusions and recommendations on technical accounting matters.
• Leadership & People Management Experience leading and developing a team.
• Ability to guide work, provide oversight, and support team performance and development.
• Analytical Thinking & Process Improvement Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Eagerness to implement new processes and continuously improve ways of working.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with an understanding of broader business impacts.
• Communication & Execution Excellence Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear perspectives tailored to the audience.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing and reviewing work.
• Consistent track record of delivering high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Systems & Technology (Asset) Experience with Oracle (including ARCS), Alteryx, Power Query, and Workiva.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Leadership & Team Development Desire to build a strong, collaborative team culture. Proven commitment to leading and developing accounting professionals to achieve both business objectives and individual growth goals.
• Strategic Thinking & Continuous Improvement Interest in understanding processes end-to-end and leveraging that knowledge to drive meaningful process improvements. Strong orientation toward strategy, change, and results.
• Results Orientation & Execution Excellence Demonstrates a sense of urgency and sound decision-making when faced with competing priorities and deadlines. Brings optimism, accountability, and a commitment to delivering excellence. Thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus on outcomes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this position is $103,000.00 - $157,000.00 per year. You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

As one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work - and the members we proudly serve. From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.

We're committed to: We are passionate about inclusion and advocate for I&D across our network of employees, members and partners. We are proud of our commitment to developing a best in class approach to complete wellness for our employees and members. We invest in our people, providing them with opportunities so they can develop and grow