Sr. Analyst, Investment Accounting & Reporting

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Mental health coverage

Parental leave top-up

Health spending account

Post-retirement health benefits 50%

Wellness programs

Yoga & meditation

Nutritional consultations

Wellness seminars

Job summary

HOOPP in Toronto seeks a Senior Analyst, Investment Accounting & Reporting to manage the General Ledger and accounting for HOOPP’s investments, applying Canadian GAAP and IFRS to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

You will perform month-end reconciliations, analyze results, prepare journal entries and working papers, assist audits, and support complex financial statements disclosures related to investments, collaborating across teams and maintaining policies.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or related discipline.
• CPA designation or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting for the financial services sector.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience with derivative instruments and marketable securities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end reconciliations on a timely basis to comply with monthly and quarterly reporting timelines.
• Analyze financial results on a monthly and quarterly basis to assess reasonability and fluctuations of HOOPP’s investments and income.
• Recommend the correction of investment transactions to Investment Operations to ensure accurate information in the investment accounting system (SimCorp Dimension).
• Collaborate with the Business Process team in analyzing the impact of new investments or investment strategies as it relates to operationalizing these new investments or strategies.
• Participate in departmental and divisional initiatives and projects as they impact Investment Accounting and Reporting including reviewing IT Business Analyst testing and performing user acceptance testing of IT’s solution where required.
• Prepare, where necessary, manual journal entries to the General Ledger with appropriate analysis and audit-ready supporting documentation.
• Prepare detailed month-end and year-end working papers with appropriate analysis and supporting documentation for financial reporting and audit purposes.
• Assist in the interim and year-end audits by providing information requested by and responding to questions from external auditors.
• Assist the Senior Manager with the preparation of complex financial statements disclosure notes as they relate to investments, including assessing the impact and application of any new accounting policies.
• Collaborate with the Business Process team on process improvement opportunities to workflow and processes (system and non-system related).
• Maintain and update internal Finance investment accounting policies and ICFR narratives to ensure that they are current and up to date.
• Collaborate with Business Process team on the regular review and update of accounting treatment papers and operating procedures.
• Actively participate in HOOPP’s ICFR program by assisting in the identification and documentation of risks and controls.
• Assess the accounting, financial reporting, of investments transactions with unique or customized features, and document conclusions and recommendations for management’s review.
• Investigate and resolve ad hoc issues as they arise including proactively communicating with other teams as a point of contact and subject matter expert for Investment Accounting and Reporting matters.

Skills

CPA

GAAP & IFRS knowledge

Investment accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in Business or related discipline

CPA designation

Tools

SimCorp Dimension

Job description

Why you’ll love working here:

high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account). optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50% yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Investment Accounting and Reporting, the Senior Analyst, Investment Accounting & Reporting is responsible for the General Ledger and performing accounting and reporting functions for all investments of HOOPP (except Real Estate, Private Equities, and Infrastructure). The Senior Analyst is required to apply Canadian GAAP and IFRS technical knowledge and analytical skills in ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial records for all investments (except Real Estate, Private Equities, and Infrastructure).

What you will do:

• Perform month-end reconciliations on a timely basis to comply with monthly and quarterly reporting timelines.
• Analyze financial results on a monthly and quarterly basis to assess reasonability and fluctuations of HOOPP’s investments and income.
• Recommend the correction of investment transactions to Investment Operations to ensure accurate information in the investment accounting system (SimCorp Dimension).
• Collaborate with the Business Process team in analyzing the impact of new investments or investment strategies as it relates to operationalizing these new investments or strategies.
• Participate in departmental and divisional initiatives and projects as they impact Investment Accounting and Reporting including reviewing IT Business Analyst testing and performing user acceptance testing of IT’s solution where required.
• Prepare, where necessary, manual journal entries to the General Ledger with appropriate analysis and audit-ready supporting documentation.
• Prepare detailed month-end and year-end working papers with appropriate analysis and supporting documentation for financial reporting and audit purposes.
• Assist in the interim and year-end audits by providing information requested by and responding to questions from external auditors.
• Assist the Senior Manager with the preparation of complex financial statements disclosure notes as they relate to investments, including assessing the impact and application of any new accounting policies.
• Collaborate with the Business Process team on process improvement opportunities to workflow and processes (system and non-system related).
• Maintain and update internal Finance investment accounting policies and ICFR narratives to ensure that they are current and up to date.
• Collaborate with Business Process team on the regular review and update of accounting treatment papers and operating procedures.
• Actively participate in HOOPP’s ICFR program by assisting in the identification and documentation of risks and controls.
• Assess the accounting, financial reporting, of investments transactions with unique or customized features, and document conclusions and recommendations for management’s review.
• Investigate and resolve ad hoc issues as they arise including proactively communicating with other teams as a point of contact and subject matter expert for Investment Accounting and Reporting matters.

What you bring:

• University degree in Business or related discipline
• Successful completion of an accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting for the financial services sector, with proven experience working on large cross-functional projects and/or teams
• Knowledge of accounting standards & principles (GAAP and IFRS)
• The incumbent must possess working knowledge of accounting principles with respect to derivative instruments and marketable securities
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with demonstrated sense of judgement and experience
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness is very important along with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Highly results oriented, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines and to manage conflicting priorities
• Collaborative, professional, accountable, and trustworthy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A proven team player, proactive and independent, with a strong desire to learn and develop new skills within a collaborative, team-based environment
• Knowledge of SimCorp Dimension is an asset

The expected annual base salary range for this role is: $103,000 - $153,000 CAD

This role is eligible to participate in discretionary incentive plan(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan text.

HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position. These tools support our recruitment process but do not replace human judgment and decision-making.

About HOOPP

Founded in 1960 by the Ontario Hospital Association, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of Canada’s strongest and most stable defined benefit pension plans. For over 65 years, HOOPP has delivered on its pension promise to Ontario’s healthcare workers, now serving more than 504,000 members and 870 employers across the province.

With offices in Toronto and London, HOOPP manages a global, diversified multi-asset portfolio. One of Canada’s Maple 8 pension plans, HOOPP oversees $132 billion in assets and remains fully funded, supported by strong risk-adjusted returns, stable contribution rates for more than 20 years and independent governance.

Our strength is powered by our people who bring HOOPP’s mission, vision and values to life and play a crucial role in helping us succeed. We are a purpose-driven organization committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive better outcomes.

We look for talented, forward-thinking individuals who want their work to have real impact on the lives of others. We believe an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) workplace is integral to cultivating a positive culture. We integrate fair and inclusive practices into our programs and processes, creating equal opportunity and establishing a consistent employee experience across our organization.

If you need accommodation at any point in our recruitment process, please advise your recruiter or email us [e-mail] we will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.