Controller

Fiera Capital•Toronto, ON

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Fiera Capital, the Controller reports to Fiera Infrastructure’s CFO and is responsible for financial reporting, regulatory and tax compliance, audit management, internal controls, treasury, systems, and team leadership. This role acts as the primary control owner and senior finance counterpart to internal stakeholders, senior management, auditors, and external service providers. The position has evolved beyond a traditional senior accountant role, encompassing ownership of complex cross-border structures, investor reporting, regulatory filings, and operational oversight across multiple corporate entities, portfolio companies, investment Holdcos, and service providers. Fiera Infrastructure Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and is part of Fiera Capital Corporation, one of Canada’s largest investment managers with over $160 billion in assets under management. Fiera Infrastructure itself manages over $4.5 billion in assets and focuses on acquiring core and core plus infrastructure projects globally, generating long-term stable cash flows. They invest in OECD countries, with project investments ranging from $25 million to $200 million, across subsectors like renewable energy, utilities, telecoms, transportation, digital infrastructure, and social assets. As of December 31, 2025, Fiera Capital has approximately CAD $164.1 billion in assets under management.

Requirements

University/College Degree/Diploma
CPA designation
A minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
Exposure to IFRS reporting is required
Exposure to Private Funds and fair value accounting
Experience with Fund accounting
Experience with financial statement preparation, maintaining accounting records and general ledger is essential
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, initiative, team building and interpersonal skills, and strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in French, both spoken and written (for positions in Quebec)
Working English proficiency (for positions in Quebec)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of QuickBooks and SAP is an asset

Responsibilities

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for corporate entities, portfolio companies, investment Holdcos.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, NAV support schedules.
Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial statements, including full note disclosures, valuation support, and consolidation where applicable.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors across multiple audits.
Coordinate audit planning, PBC requests, issue resolution, management representation letters, and audit wrap-up.
Manage relationships with external advisors including auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, fund administrators, and transfer agents.
Oversee Canadian corporate and partnership tax compliance, including T5013s, HST/GST, and related CRA correspondence.
Coordinate U.S. tax filings (e.g., K-1s, FIRPTA analysis) and other international tax filings as needed.
Manage FATCA/CRS classifications, PFIC-related investor inquiries, and ongoing tax structuring considerations.
Ensure timely completion of regulatory and investor-driven filings, including Form ADV and other jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Oversee cash management, forecasting, and liquidity planning.
Review and approve payments, capital calls, distributions, management fees, and expense allocations.
Act as control owner for key financial and operational controls, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties and documentation.
Support internal control design, testing, remediation, and documentation in coordination with auditors and administrators.
Own finance systems and reporting tools, including SAP and administrator platforms.
Drive process improvements across close, reporting, audit, and compliance workflows.
Support implementation of new structures, funds, SMAs, and reporting requirements.
Lead ad hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives requested by senior management.
Manage and mentor senior accountants and accounting staff, including onboarding, training, and work allocation.
Review work prepared by team members and external providers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior management, investment teams, and operations.
Coordinate across finance, legal, tax, and operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of finance outputs.