Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

OMERS•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a global workplace that embraces diversity of thought, expertise, and experience. OMERS is a purpose-driven, dynamic, and sustainable pension plan, and an industry-leading global investor with teams in major cities across North America and Europe. This role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, is key to delivering published semi-annual consolidated financial statements and other external and internal reporting requirements. The position involves researching and documenting OMERS' position on technical accounting issues, assisting with the monthly corporate close process, and collaborating to enhance process efficiencies and controls. The individual will build strong, collaborative relationships across the global enterprise and demonstrate expertise in consolidation accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and finance system literacy. The role is a key member of the OMERS Corporate Finance team, aiming to be the best in the Canadian pension industry.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in similar corporate financial reporting roles with a strong understanding of financial reporting and consolidation accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance with a CPA designation
Strong understanding of IFRS accounting standards and the ability to apply that understanding practically
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to various levels
A solid understanding of finance systems
Experience in operational improvement and establishing efficient processes

Nice To Haves

An understanding of accounting standards for pension plans in Canada would be an asset
Experience with Oracle and Workiva would be an asset

Responsibilities

Compilation of OMERS consolidated financial statements and other external reporting requirements, while ensuring a robust internal controls process and the accuracy of financial reporting
Project managing the monthly and quarterly close process, including key deliverables supporting financial statement disclosures
Monthly and quarterly consolidation accounting, comprising journal entry preparation and account reconciliations
Researching and supporting the preparation of technical accounting position papers, and presenting to senior management
Preparing process documentation and enhancing key controls over financial reporting
Liaising with internal accounting groups for monthly and quarterly close processes and ensuring consistency across OMERS business units
Identifying and leading process improvement and efficiencies
Coordinating with external auditors for fieldwork, accounting matters, and deliverables
Collaborating with a team of professional accountants, strengthening culture and community, and driving excellence and expertise
Participating in technical training and development opportunities
Other contributions, as the team may need and as opportunities arise