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.
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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.
