Senior Analyst - Fund Accounting

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Analyst in Fund Accounting Operations to contribute to the delivery of fund accounting activities and collaborate with a team of finance professionals.

You will analyze data, prepare financial statements, and support the annual audit for mutual funds and ETFs, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of mutual funds and financial statement production.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong time management and prioritization.
• Critical thinking and a problem‑solving mindset.
• CPA designation in progress.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve daily cash reconciliation breaks.
• Gather, compile, and verify data for interim and annual financial statement production.
• Participate in the annual audit process for mutual funds and ETFs.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards governing our activities.
• Identify and analyze partners’ needs to support decision‑making and deliver effective solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners (clients, auditors, NBC Trust Bank, and other stakeholders).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of activities and processes.

Skills

Accounting

Artificial Intelligence

Communication

Conciliation

Diversity & Inclusion

Empathy

Financial Statement Preparation

Initiative

Learning Agility

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Resiliency

Teamwork

Time Management

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CPA designation in progress

Job description

A career as a Senior Analyst in Fund Accounting Operations at National Bank means acting as a key contributor in the delivery of various fund accounting activities while working closely and collaboratively with your team.

Through your knowledge of financial statements, your accounting experience, and your drive to make a difference through rigor and teamwork, you will have a positive impact in a complex business environment by helping identify business challenges and responding to the needs of various stakeholders in support of important initiatives.

National Bank’s Fund Accounting department is responsible for calculating the net asset values of investment funds, processing fund distributions, and producing their financial statements and tax returns.

Your role

• Analyze and resolve daily cash reconciliation breaks.
• Gather, compile, and verify the accuracy of data required for the various stages of interim and annual financial statement production.
• Participate in the annual audit process for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards governing our activities.
• Identify and analyze partners’ needs to support decision‑making and deliver effective solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners (clients, auditors, NBC Trust Bank, and other stakeholders) through ongoing collaboration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of activities and processes.

Your team

Within the Fund Accounting department’s Financial Statements team, you will be part of a group of 20 colleagues. Surrounded by experts in finance, accounting, and taxation, we analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions that benefit our clients and partners. You will report to the Manager, Financial Statements.

Our team stands out for its expertise in mutual fund accounting, the quality of its semi-annual and annual audited financial statement production, its commitment to delivering an exceptional client and employee experience, and its dynamic, collaborative environment both within the team and across the broader department.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote work, based on operational requirements.

We foster continuous learning through a variety of development opportunities, including hands‑on experience, access to training resources, and collaboration with colleagues who bring diverse expertise and backgrounds.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of mutual funds and financial statement production.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Critical thinking and a problem‑solving mindset.
• CPA designation in progress.

Languages

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills

Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Conciliation, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Financial Statement Preparation, Initiative, Learning Agility, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Resiliency, Teamwork, Time Management, Variance Analysis

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!