Senior Analyst, Investment Accounting (12-month Contract)

OMERS•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$86,000 - CA$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a global workplace that embraces diversity of thought, expertise, and experience. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic, and sustainable pension plan, an industry-leading global investor with teams in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 665,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Investment Accounting and is responsible for consolidating and interpreting investment business unit financial information and producing key financial statement note disclosures. This role involves significant collaboration and coordination with the broader Corporate Finance group and the Investment Finance and Operations teams. The incumbent will demonstrate expertise in accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and finance system literacy. You will be excited by the opportunity for continuous learning, process enhancements, and to drive meaningful change. You are committed to fostering an energized, collaborative, and supportive environment to encourage and engage with team members, both within the team and across the OMERS organization. The person who fills this role will be a key member of the OMERS Corporate Finance team, aiming to be the best corporate finance team in the Canadian pension industry.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting or financial analysis role within the investment or financial services sector.
Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance, with a CPA designation (or pursuing CPA).
Understanding of IFRS accounting standards, particularly as they relate to investments and financial instruments.
Strong problem-solving skills and accounting acumen.
Eagerness to identify and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear perspectives and tailor messaging to the audience.
Strong attention to detail when preparing and reviewing work.
Ability to understand broader business impacts while consistently delivering high-quality work in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle (including ARCS), Alteryx, and Workiva is considered an asset.
Demonstrates a team-oriented mindset and a commitment to achieving both business objectives and personal development goals.
Works effectively with others to drive collective success and foster a positive team culture.
Seeks to understand processes end-to-end and identify opportunities for meaningful process improvements.
Strong orientation toward strategy, change, and results.
Uses business knowledge to drive efficiencies and enhance ways of working.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a sense of urgency and sound decision-making when managing competing priorities.
Brings optimism, resilience, and a commitment to delivering excellence.
Takes ownership and consistently drives work to successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

Coordinating timelines and deliverables from Investment Finance and Operations teams on a monthly and semi-annual basis to facilitate the accounting close cycle.
Preparation of notes to the OMERS consolidated financial statements related to investments assets and liabilities, including reconciliation to MD&A, and analysis of year-over-year movements.
Assisting with semi-annual and year-end audits by gathering supporting documentation and preparing schedules.
Drafting and providing input and research into accounting policies.
Developing a collaborative relationship with key stakeholders, including business partners and external auditors.
Reconciliation of inbound automated data from the Investment Finance and Operations teams and consolidation of the monthly financial results.
Supporting intercompany loan activities, including documentation and coordination of approval processes.
Providing support for projects and business transformation initiatives, including business input, transition support, and other project-related activities as required.
Demonstrating understanding of OMERS’ investment strategies and transactions; applying learnings to the OMERS financial statements.
Identifying opportunities for operational improvements and leveraging automation tools to continuously improve the control environment and efficiency of recurring processes.
Participating in opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills to advance the Corporate Finance team.