Financial Reporting, Officer

State Street•Toronto, ON

10d

About The Position

We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals with a keen interest in learning about and accounting for complex investment transactions and structures in a dynamic, challenging and fast-paced work environment. Your success will be facilitated by the leading-edge technology infrastructure supported by well-developed procedures and controls. We offer you a challenging career in a rapidly expanding international company with a professional, yet casual, work environment. The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Requirements

Must have a minimum University degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, etc.)
6 plus years’ experience
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience required.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial services industry preferred.
Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) a plus.

Responsibilities

Deliver the highest quality of client
Plans, schedules, and manages the daily workflow of client relationships.
Maintains strong client relationships.
Evaluates and recommends process improvements, resulting in better client service and cost reduction.
Plans, schedules, and manages the daily workflow of one or more client relationships.
Ensures timely and accurate production of financial statements and related regulatory filings, as applicable, for each client.
Plays an active role in managing the relationships with clients and State Street coworkers.
Sets clear client expectations.
Oversees the effective coordination of activities with other departments.
Ensures all personnel are appropriately selected, thoroughly trained and given timely and complete performance evaluation feedback.
Ensures all controls and procedures are adhered to as well as recommends for changes.
Facilitates the successful start-up of new funds and conversion of new clients.
Ensures thorough and proper planning.
Ensures effective use of reporting system and makes recommendations for system enhancements.
Remains informed of regulatory and reporting requirement changes and new industry and competitor developments.
Evaluates staffing needs while continually striving for greater efficiencies.
Develop internal training classes with the training liaison.
Completes other special projects or tasks assigned.
Plays a key role in staff management.