Senior Analyst, Accounting and Financial Reporting

Fiera Capital • Montreal, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the VP, Finance and Controller, the Senior Analyst will be part of a team within Fiera Capital Corporation (“FCC”) focused on the preparation of the annual and semi-annual financial statements of the FCC pooled funds as well as assist in the monthly corporate accounting close for the manager, FCC. This role will be exposed to a vast range of pooled funds with a multitude of strategies (fixed income, equity, alternative, etc.). In collaboration with members of his team, this role will participate in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives on processes and business procedures. The position will be part of a dynamic finance team that is striving to implement industry’s best practices and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration and/or related college degree
• 2-3 years of experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, corporate accounting and/or fund accounting
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and National Instrument 81-106 as it relates to accounting and financial reporting
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Meticulous, methodical and sharp sense of observation
• Autonomous, sense of organization and ability to prioritize
• Client-service oriented and team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fluently bilingual (English and French) both written and oral

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fund administration / fund accounting (an asset)
• CPA designation, or completed the examination requirements of CPA program (an asset)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and production of annual and semi-annual financial statements of the FCC Pooled Funds and assist in the month-end corporate accounting close for FCC including related financial analysis
• Create draft versions of financial statements using available content, templates and guidelines
• Manage relationship between third-party service providers and vendors to ensure execution of duties to the highest standard (auditors, translator, typesetting service provider, printer, Fund administrators)
• Develop and write new content when needed
• Proofread documents to ensure consistency of information and make corrections when needed
• Perform validation checks including variance analysis to detect potential errors
• Review documents for layout of text and graphics, and check for compositional errors
• Manage deadlines and monitor ongoing progress of the financial statement production, and address any production issues
• Compare original and translated documents to ensure accuracy
• Participate in various projects to optimize processes for Fiera funds
• Develop enhanced procedures for a growing global pooled vehicle business

Benefits

• Wellness Account to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Learning & Development support through reimbursement of eligible certifications and professional development programs.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial value.
• Performance-Based Rewards through competitive bonus and commission opportunities.
• Telemedicine Access for convenient healthcare and mental health support.
• Summer Schedule Program offering additional flexibility, including reduced Friday hours during the summer month

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior