Public Sector Pension Investment Board

Advisor, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting

Public Sector Pension Investment Board • $90K — $120K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Accounting and CPA designation required
  • 6+ years in corporate accounting or financial reporting, preferably in financial services
  • Managerial experience is a plus
  • Strong expertise in IFRS for presenting financial information, especially in investments
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics or Dynamics AX is beneficial
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities
  • Bilingual in English and French for communication across international teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial statement preparation in English and French for diverse stakeholders
  • Manage month-end corporate accounting processes and journal entries review
  • Provide expert advice on corporate accounting and financial reporting matters
  • Coordinate audits with external parties and the Auditor General's office
  • Maintain and review accounting records for pension plans and tax purposes
  • Review financial reports for various internal and external groups
  • Implement robust controls for the financial reporting cycle
  • Document and update departmental procedures and processes
  • Contribute to the implementation of new General Ledger systems and improvements

Benefits

  • Investment in career development
  • Comprehensive group insurance plans
  • Competitive pension plans
  • Unlimited access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
  • Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy
  • Financial assistance for family-building support
  • Vacation days from day one and extra days on service anniversaries
  • Hybrid work model with in-office and remote work options
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Advisor, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting, you'll:

  • Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in English and French for PSPIB and each Plan Sponsor, guaranteeing the integrity and accuracy of all reported information


  • Manage the month-end corporate accounting process, including the review of journal entries such as accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets


  • Provide expert support and advice to internal and external stakeholders on matters related to corporate accounting and financial reporting


  • Coordinate and execute the annual co-audit with external auditors and the Office of the Auditor General


  • Maintain accurate accounting records and review financial statements for the employee pension plan, non-consolidated statements, and foreign entity statements for tax purposes


  • Review additional reports as required by Plan Sponsors, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Communications department, or other groups presenting financial information


  • Ensure robust controls are in place for the accounting and financial reporting cycle of PSPIB


  • Keep departmental procedures and processes documentation up to date


  • Participate in the implementation of new General Ledger systems or other continuous improvement projects as necessary


  • Contribute insights to new products, mandates, special transactions, and changes in accounting policies regarding financial reporting considerations


WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • Bachelor of Accounting and Professional accounting designation (CPA) is essential
  • Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, preferably for a large organization in the financial industry and/or asset management
  • Experience in a managerial role, an asset
  • Strong accounting background including solid experience in presenting consolidated and non-consolidated financial information in accordance with IFRS, ideally in the investment field (public/private investments)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 would be an asset
  • Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of financial information analysis, an asset
  • Attention to detail combined with strong analytical skills
  • Strong sense of planning and control
  • Team spirit and ability to develop positive relationships with peers
  • Able to thrive in a fast-moving environment with high tolerance for change
  • Strong sense of leadership and accountability for results
  • Bilingualism: English and French (Frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)


We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:
  • Investment in career development
  • Comprehensive group insurance plans
  • Competitive pension plans
  • Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
  • Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
  • Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
  • A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days


*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

About Public Sector Pension Investment Board

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is a Canadian pension investment manager that manages funds for the pension plans of the Canadian Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Reserve Force. The organization was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. PSP Investments manages a diversified portfolio of investments, including public and private equities, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. The organization has a global presence, with offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong.
Learn more about Public Sector Pension Investment Board
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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