Financial Analyst, Private Markets

Manulife•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports for a portfolio of investments. Daily tasks include preparing and reviewing fund administration deliverables, managing NAV, valuation, and transaction processes, and overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities. The role involves reconciling discrepancies between internal and external records, creating cash flow projections, and supporting audit processes. Additionally, the analyst identifies opportunities for process improvements, participates in special projects, and collaborates effectively with multiple teams.

Requirements

Undergraduate/Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.
1-3 years of accounting/finance experience (preferably in private equity, fund of funds or closed ended funds).
Competencies and experience in some of the following: accounting standards, finance, audit, management, and design, implementation, and presentation of advanced financial and business focused reporting.
Excellent communication, including strong written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), pivot tables, and data cleaning.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Effective time management skills; works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to prioritize workload; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change.

Nice To Haves

Partial/Completion of Professional accounting designation (CPA) is a plus.
Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.
Investran and Workiva experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly & quarterly Fund Administration deliverables.
Prepare and aid in review of the NAV, Valuation and TA process (Ownership, Capital Queue, Capital Calls and Distributions).
Preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting oversight including financial statements according to accounting standards and conducts, comprehensive business focus variance analysis, and commentaries regarding variance analysis.
Responsible for reconciliation and escalation of issues arising between the Administrator and Internal Book of Record.
Create and monitor cash flow projections, prepare cash call and distribution instructions.
Provide internal & external audit support including gathering and collecting financial related information.
Assist in the accounting of acquisitions and dispositions and participate in the due diligence, as required.
Proactively find opportunities for improving quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of team deliveries.
Actively contribute to improving processes and participate in special projects for the ongoing advancement of best-in class capabilities and service excellence.
Prepare and review financial accounting working papers to ensure effective accounting including follow-ups and resolutions as required for best-in-class service and for both internal and external auditors.
Ability to work well with multiple teams.