Sr. Analyst, Investment Accounting & Reporting

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan); Toronto; Sur place; CAD 103 000 - 153 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Defined benefit pension

Company-paid extended health & dental

Wellness programs

Learning & development opportunities

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Résumé du poste

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) is seeking a Senior Analyst in Investment Accounting & Reporting in Toronto. You will manage the General Ledger for investments (excluding Real Estate, Private Equities, Infrastructure) under Canadian GAAP and IFRS, coordinating with Finance and Investment Management to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.

You will perform month-end reconciliations, analyze results, and collaborate on new investments, while assisting audits and improving processes.

Qualifications

• CPA designation completed.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in financial services.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with large cross-functional projects or teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilités

• Perform month-end reconciliations to meet reporting timelines.
• Analyze financial results monthly and quarterly for investments and income.
• Recommend corrections to investment transactions for accuracy.
• Collaborate on new investments and strategies with the Business Process team.
• Participate in IT testing and user acceptance testing where required.
• Prepare manual journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Develop detailed month-end and year-end working papers for audits.
• Assist external auditors with information requests and notes for disclosures.
• Document accounting policies and ICFR narratives; update as needed.
• Identify and communicate risks and controls as part of HOOPP’s ICFR program.

Connaissances

Accounting knowledge

GAAP IFRS familiarity

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independence

Formation

CPA designation

University degree in Business or related discipline

Outils

SimCorp Dimension

Description du poste

• 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

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). This incumbent is expected to build strong working relationships with other departments within Finance as well as other Divisions such as Investment Management, Risk and Information Technology, to ensure accurate accounting of investment activities in the General Ledger.

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

The actual base salary offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.

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

This job is for an existing vacancy.

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.