Senior HR Accounting Analyst

Societe Generale; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale is seeking a senior HR Accounting specialist to lead complex compensation accounting across Bernstein entities in the US and Canada. You will own the hedge accounting framework and oversee bonus accruals for cash and deferred plans, coordinating with Finance, HR, Treasury and external partners.

The role requires expert technical accounting knowledge, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive improvements in controls and efficiency across multiple legal entities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR and compensation accounting.
• Deep knowledge of deferred compensation programs and hedge accounting.
• Ability to lead complex accounting across Bernstein US and Canada.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and financial control skills.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and reporting for deferred compensation and long-term incentives.
• Manage bonus accrual processes for cash-based and deferred plans.
• Serve as HR Accounting primary contact for Bernstein entities US/Canada.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for compensation programs.
• Analyze complex accounting entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Treasury and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on accounting treatment for deferred arrangements and hedging.
• Support audits and regulatory inquiries; drive process improvements.
• Escalate complex accounting matters within Bernstein entities.
• Maintain regular interaction with senior stakeholders.

Skills

HR Accounting

Compensation Accounting

Deferred Compensation

Hedge Accounting

Cross-border operations

Senior Stakeholder Liaison

Job description

Responsibilities

complex compensation programs across multiple legal entities. The role requires deep expertise in deferred compensation arrangements, hedge accounting, bonus accruals, and HR-related accounting processes. The incumbent acts as a key subject matter expert and primary point of contact for stakeholders across Finance, Human Resources, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and reporting for Fidelity long-term incentive and deferred compensation programs, including the related hedge accounting framework.
• Manage and review bonus accrual processes for both cash-based and deferred compensation plans, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Serve as the primary HR Accounting contact for:
  • S2747 BIS (Bernstein US)
  • S2739 Sanford (Bernstein Canada)
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities related to compensation and benefits programs.
• Analyze and reconcile complex accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Treasury, and external stakeholders to support compensation-related initiatives and accounting requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on accounting treatment for deferred compensation arrangements and associated hedging activities.
• Support internal and external audits and respond to regulatory and control-related inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen operational efficiency and risk management.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex accounting matters affecting Bernstein entities in the United States and Canada.
• Stakeholder Management: The role requires regular interaction with senior stakeholders within the Bernstein reporting structure.

Required Profile

This is a senior specialist role requiring significant technical accounting expertise, strong knowledge of compensation-related accounting matters, and the ability to act as the principal subject matter expert for complex HR Accounting activities across Bernstein entities in the United States and Canada.

Required Experience and Expertise

• Extensive experience in HR Accounting, Compensation Accounting, or a related finance function.
• Strong expertise in deferred compensation programs, long-term incentive plans, and bonus accrual accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of hedge accounting as applied to compensation-related programs.
• Proven experience supporting complex legal entity structures and cross-border operations.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and financial control skills.
• Ability to operate independently and provide technical leadership within the team.
• Experience interacting with senior management and supporting audit and regulatory requirements.

Language

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").

Business Insight

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

Our Culture

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I

Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)