Fund Accountant

At Fiera Capital

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What we are looking for:

Reporting to the Director, Fund Administration, you will join a team responsible for Net Asset Valuation (NAV) oversight, the operational support, and the production of financial statements for a portfolio of funds. You will work closely with our third-party service providers, as well as your colleagues in other teams such as Performance Reporting, Operations, Client Service Support, Portfolio Managers, Legal and Compliance to support data delivery and resolve accounting-related queries. You will have an opportunity to exercise and develop strategic leadership, implement industry best practices, and drive continuous improvements to enhance data & reporting across the organization.

Your responsibilities:

As part of their responsibilities, the Analyst, Fund Administration will be assigned the following duties:

• Supervise the calculation of the net asset value (NAV) and reporting of the Fiera funds
• Act as the liaison between the Fund Administration team and the CIO Office
• Interact with third-party service providers and various internal teams to resolve accounting issues
• Participate in the production of financial statements of the Fiera funds
• Manage third-party service providers to ensure execution of duties to the highest standard (Fund Administrators, Custodians, Auditors)
• Liaise with internal Client Service team to facilitate investor requests
• Prepare analyses and develop reporting, when needed, to support internal teams
• Participate in the preparation of regulatory reporting involving financial information
• Suggest improvements in refining and implementing new controls

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field
• At least one (1) year of experience in Fund Accounting
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
• An affinity for numbers, problem solving and analytical thinking
• Autonomous, sense of organization and ability to prioritize
• Client-service oriented, with strong sense of team spirit
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and written
• Possess a sense of urgency and enthusiasm for high-performance environments

Key attributes

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of accounting and operations with respect to alternative funds
• Strong analytical skills towards the Funds’ NAV review & oversight process
• Demonstrates energy and a desire to succeed; follows through on commitments; pushes self and others to deliver exceptional results
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and control gaps in processes and successfully delivering process improvement. Ability to drive the implementation of new technology
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop comprehensive project plans and drive the successful implementation of key business initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines

#LI-Hybrid

For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world. 

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

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