Manager, Investment Finance

omers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OMERS, a leading pension plan with global presence, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead the Investment Accounting team's close cycle, regulatory reporting, and financial statement preparation.

The role requires 5+ years in financial accounting, CPA, strong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS, and proficiency in Oracle, Excel, and stakeholder collaboration. You will develop the team and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial accounting with reporting, controls and close cycles.
• CPA designation and degree in business/finance required.
• Experience leading a team and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Oracle knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, semi-annual and annual close processes with internal controls.
• Review regulatory reporting and quarterly financial statements.
• Oversee preparation of notes to consolidated financial statements.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals.

Skills

Accounting expertise

CPA designation

Leadership & mentoring

Advanced Excel

Oracle experience

Education

Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance

Tools

Oracle

PowerPoint

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.

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You will be responsible for:

• Managing timelines, processes and deliverables, including the maintenance of appropriate internal controls, on a monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis to facilitate the accounting close cycle.
• Reviewing monthly and year-end working papers and other supporting documentation to ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with applicable agreements and accounting principles.
• Overseeing the preparation of regulatory reporting and quarterly financial statements.
• Reviewing quarterly and/or annual legal entity financial statements including notes and audit working papers, ensuring appropriate accounting, disclosure and corresponding tax requirements are met.
• Reviewing invoices and intercompany account reconciliations and collaborating with other departments to investigate and resolve differences.
• Supporting the preparation of notes to the OMERS consolidated financial statements related to G&A and investment expenses; as required.
• Leading and developing a team of professional accountants, providing guidance and feedback to support their professional growth.
• Developing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including business partners and internal and external auditors. Ensuring the appropriateness of documentation and processes to support stakeholder needs.
• Continuous learning and understanding of OMERS' investment strategy structures and transactions and technical accounting requirements; applying learnings to financial reporting and related deliverables.
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvements and leveraging automation tools to continuously improve the control environment and efficiency of recurring processes.
• Participating in opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills to advance the Investment Accounting team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Professional Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in a financial accounting role, applying reporting, accounting, and control skills preferably in a financial and shared services environment, including experience overseeing a team. Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance with a CPA designation.
• Technical Accounting & Financial Expertise: Understanding of ASPE and IFRS accounting standards, strong accounting acumen, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and technical proficiency in Oracle.
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to understand processes from start to finish, eagerness to identify and implement new processes for operational efficiency. Strong attention to detail when preparing and reviewing work, and an ability to see the bigger picture impacts. Ability to adapt to and support changes, and maintain a strong focus on results.
• Communication & Stakeholder Effectiveness: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Ability to present clear perspectives while considering stakeholder needs and objectives.
• Leadership & Team Development: Desire to develop a strong, collaborative team culture by leading accounting professionals toward business and individual development goals.
• Results Delivery & Execution: A strong sense of urgency and the ability to make sound decisions when faced with competing priorities and time pressures. A sense of urgency, optimism, and a desire to deliver excellence. A results-oriented approach, with the ability to set clear expectations, work within tight timelines, and manage challenging prioriti