Senior Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting

CIBC Mellon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC Mellon is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to perform accounting functions for larger or more complex funds to determine accurate net asset values and provide financial reporting.

You will prepare financial statements, review daily fund transactions, input capital stock and cash entries, and support NAV calculations. A community college accounting/finance degree and Canadian Securities Course with 3 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Community College degree with focus on accounting or finance, or equivalent training.
• 3 years progressive experience.
• Completion of Canadian Securities Course.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements, audit and year end valuation packages, financial reports, fund distributions and preparation of T3 income distribution factors with varying time lines.
• Reviews and reconciles daily transactions of assigned mutual funds - analyzes daily cash flow activities, reconciles assets and cash balances, maintains a balanced cash account.
• Inputs all capital stock transactions and ensures capital stock is balanced. Input manual entries that affect a fund, such as, fee payments.
• Performs additional audit checks to support the calculation of net asset values; analyzes the increase or decrease of the net asset value of a fund
• Reports the daily net asset value of funds to clients, their representatives, and newspapers, according to instructions.
• Consults with senior staff to make any necessary adjustments accurately to transactions that impact the unit price.
• Provides training to Fund Accountants; assists in problem resolution; assists team members to meet deadlines.

Skills

3 years progressive experience

Education

Community College degree in accounting/finance

Canadian Securities Course

Job description

Company Information

CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work.

Job Number: J0926-0311

Category: Fund Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

City: Toronto/Mississauga

Posting Date: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026

Company Information

CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work.

We are a diverse and dynamic workplace where employees take an active role in delivering on strategic objectives while advancing their individual career goals. We encourage innovative thinking and give our employees the support and resources they need to turn great ideas into actions.

We’re always looking for talented people who can make a meaningful difference for our clients, our company and our communities. To learn more about why our employees love coming to work each day, visit www.cibcmellon.com/experience.

Position Overview

The Senior Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting performs all necessary accounting functions on a daily basis for larger or more complex funds to arrive at a correct net asset value for assigned mutual funds and provides additional financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements, audit and year end valuation packages, financial reports, fund distributions and preparation of T3 income distribution factors with varying time lines.
• Reviews and reconciles daily transactions of assigned mutual funds - analyzes daily cash flow activities, reconciles assets and cash balances, maintains a balanced cash account. Researches discrepancies; investigates special or questionable transactions, i.e., trade corrections, corporate actions; liaise with clients and their representatives, as well as, internal staff concerning issues affecting the valuation of funds.
• Inputs all capital stock transactions and ensures capital stock is balanced. Input manual entries that affect a fund, such as, fee payments. Accounts for all cash deposits, interest, and dividend payments.
• Performs additional audit checks to support the calculation of net asset values; analyzes the increase or decrease of the net asset value of a fund
• Reports the daily net asset value of funds to clients, their representatives, and newspapers, according to instructions.
• Consults with senior staff to make any necessary adjustments accurately to transactions that impact the unit price.
• Provides training to Fund Accountants; assists in problem resolution; assists team members to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Community College degree with focus on accounting or finance, or equivalent training
• 3 years progressive experience
• Completion of Canadian Securities Course

CIBC Mellon's Values

Get it Right Every Day: Deliver service excellence while always acting with the highest ethical standards

Put Clients at the Centre: Advocate for clients by listening, sharing knowledge, and bringing the right solutions forward

Be One Family: Challenge, empower and recognize your colleagues

Take Ownership: Speak up, speak out, and make things better

Job Specific Competencies

• The salary band for this position ranges between $52,000 - $78,000.
• Individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, market conditions, relevant experience, education, training and internal equity.
• Please note, our recruitment process may include the use of AI-assisted tools.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

CIBC Mellon is committed to taking all reasonable steps to accommodate the needs of all individuals. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please speak with your Recruitment Consultant.