Senior Manager, Investment Accounting & Reporting

BCI•Victoria, BC

3d•CA$135,000 - CA$160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Investment Accounting & Reporting manages internal and external financial reporting deliverables of BCI's investment portfolios, including pooled fund and program financial statements, and guides the resolution of IFRS accounting issues related to complex financial instruments and structures within private market asset classes. The Senior Manager oversees the daily validation of net asset values under management, ensuring a strong internal control framework in the context of evolving business processes and investment products. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Manager provides technical guidance across the branch and departments, applies AI tools and automation to enhance reporting and accounting processes, and acts as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

University degree in a related field
Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent
8+ years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience, with progressive responsibility in team management including resource and performance management
In-depth knowledge of IFRS, specifically IFRS 9, Financial Instruments and IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement
Direct investment accounting experience in an investment manager environment, including accounting and reporting for complex multi-owner unitized investment structures across direct investments and indirect funds
Strong technical understanding of net asset valuation methodology
Experience interacting with senior management, external advisors, auditors, and those charged with governance in a financial reporting context
Demonstrated experience with process automation and continuous improvement within a financial reporting or accounting context
Strong understanding of change management principles and their application to complex process and system transitions

Nice To Haves

Previous audit or direct financial reporting experience in an investment manager environment
Completion of or working toward CFA, CAIA, or the Canadian Securities Course
Experience with Workiva, SimCorp Dimension, or Power BI
Familiarity with enterprise AI tools and their application to financial reporting or accounting workflows

Responsibilities

Guides and resolves IFRS accounting issues related to complex financial instruments and structures within private market asset classes.
Researches new and evolving accounting standards, recommends policy changes and revised disclosures, and ensures audited financial statements comply with IFRS.
Evaluates the financial reporting impact of new investment structures and complex instruments, and corporate initiatives, providing recommendations and required financial information.
Facilitates external auditor engagements, including responding to auditor queries, providing applicable supporting audit evidence, and coordinating audit readiness across functions.
Stews the adoption and continuous improvement of financial reporting systems and tools, including Workiva and AI-enabled automation, maintaining process documentation in support of internal controls over financial reporting.
Leads day-to-day team operations, overseeing the reconciliation and validation of investment valuations across entities.
Leads complex, technical investment accounting projects, providing technical guidance on financial processes and investment accounting matters across the branch and to cross-functional partners.
Develops or refines flow of funds Excel models for program openings and/or intricate restructurings.
Ensures branch adherence to internal controls and policies, evaluating the control framework in the context of evolving business processes and investment products.
Proactively plans with the Director to manage workload and competing priorities within agreed-upon timelines.
Leads all aspects of team management including performance development, coaching, recruitment, and onboarding.
Collaborates with business units across BCI and represents the Finance department on corporate initiatives.
Continuously improves financial reporting processes and solutions, translating complex financial information into value-added business intelligence.
Identifies and addresses risks, ensuring reporting and processes adhere to the audit and internal control framework.
Champions AI adoption within the team, applying BCI's AI-First principles to identify opportunities to augment or automate investment accounting and reporting workflows.