Specialist, Fund Administration

Fiera Capital Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiera Capital Corporation recherche un Specialist, Fund Administration à Toronto pour surveiller la valeur liquidative des fonds et produire des états financiers. Le candidat idéal aura plus de 5 ans d'expérience en comptabilité de fonds et des compétences analytiques solides pour interagir efficacement avec diverses équipes et prestataires de services.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Tailored employee experience programs

Programs supporting employees' wellbeing

Qualifications

• Cinq (5) ans ou plus d'expérience en comptabilité de fonds.
• Connaissance approfondie des IFRS.
• Capacité à communiquer efficacement à tous les niveaux de l'organisation.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller le calcul de la valeur liquidative (NAV) et l'établissement des rapports.
• Gérer la relation avec les prestataires de services tiers.
• Participer à la production des états financiers des fonds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client-service orientation

Ability to prioritize

Team spirit

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions :

• Your Inclusive Experience : We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
• Your Growth & Empowerment : We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
• Your Rewards & Recognition : We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
• Your Wellness Your Way : We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

What we are looking for :

Reporting to the Director, Fund Administration, the Specialist, Fund Administration will be part of a team focused on the NAV oversight, the operational support, and the production of financial statements of funds advised by the firm. The successful candidate will work closely with third-party service providers and internal teams such as Performance Reporting, Operations, Client Service Support, Portfolio Managers, Legal and Compliance support data delivery and resolve accounting issues. The position will provide strategic leadership, implement industry best practices, and drive continuous improvements to enhance data & reporting across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the calculation of the net asset value (NAV) and reporting of the Fiera funds
• Act as the liaison between the Fund Administration team and the Private Alternative Investment CIO Office
• Interact with third-party service providers and various internal teams to resolve accounting issues
• Participate in the production of financial statements of the Fiera funds
• Manage relationship of third-party service providers to ensure execution of duties to the highest standard (Fund Administrators, Custodians, Auditors)
• Liaise with internal Client Service team to facilitate investor requests
• Prepare analyses and develop reporting, when needed, to support internal teams
• Participate in the preparation of regulatory reporting involving financial information
• Take a leadership role in refining and implementing new controls
• Assist with control assessments

Must have requirements to be successful in this role :

• Five (5) years or more of experience in Fund Accounting
• Previous experience in working in an accounting role with alternative investment funds
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Strong analytical skills
• Autonomous, sense of organization and ability to prioritize
• Client-service oriented and team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of accounting and operations with respect to alternative funds (Private equity, Real Estate, Agriculture, Diversified lending, Private investments)
• Strong analytical skills towards the Funds’ NAV review process and the capital operations
• Demonstrates energy and a desire to succeed; follows through on commitments; pushes self and others to deliver exceptional results
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and control gaps in processes and successfully delivering process improvement. Ability to drive the implementation of new technology
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop comprehensive project plans and drive the successful implementation of key business initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines
• If based in Montreal, bilingualism in French and English is required. If based in Toronto, only fluency in English is required