Senior Analyst/Associate, Financial Reporting

$93K — $128K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent
  • 3+ years of relevant accounting experience (4+ years for Associate level)
  • Experience in investment/securities accounting
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
  • Proficient in planning workload to meet strict deadlines
  • Strong focus on identifying efficiency improvements in processes
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with an industry standard accounting platform

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review financial statements and internal/external financial reports
  • Facilitate external audit engagements and respond to auditor inquiries
  • Analyze IFRS-compliant financial reporting for new investments
  • Research new accounting standards and recommend policy changes
  • Communicate financial reporting issues with investment teams and auditors
  • Maintain knowledge of clients, asset classes, and finance functions
  • Transform financial data into actionable business intelligence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Performance-based incentive plan
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation support available
  • Remote work flexibility up to one day per week
Full Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY

Join BCI's Financial Reporting & Valuations team as a Senior Analyst or Associate in Victoria, British Columbia, supporting the continued evolution of financial reporting at a time of increasing complexity and scale. This is a newly created role driven by the team's expanding scope including the integration of certain ESG reporting into BCI's financial reporting processes.You'llwork across complex investment structures, contribute to system enhancements and modern reporting approaches, and help maintainstrong audit and governance standards.

The role suits someone who pairs deep IFRS technical knowledge and accounting precision with a drive to reshape reporting through data, automation, and AI.You'llcollaborate cross-functionally and have real influence over how BCI builds more efficient, forward-looking reporting practices. Public practice experience is considered an asset.

This position will be filled at the Senior Analyst or Associate level based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Finance department is part of BCI Operations and supports investment and corporate accounting, valuations, financial statements, and financial reporting to our clients. The team also leads budgeting, tax, procurement, finance operations, and investment performance and analytics. 

Financial Reporting & Valuations is made up of two teams, Financial Reporting and Valuations who combined are responsible for the daily price verification for Fixed Income and Public Equity securities as well as the quarterly and year-end valuation processes for BCI’s private market investment portfolio, including Private Equity, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources, and Private Credit. The branch also resolves IFRS accounting and valuation issues across all asset classes, prepares annual financial statements for BCI programs, pooled funds, and Combined Funds, and reports and presents financial and valuation information to BCI’s Valuation Committee and Board and Board-related committees. 

WHAT YOU BRING
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent

  • 3+ years of relevant accounting experience (4+ years for the Associate level)

  • Experience in investment/securities accounting

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and attentionto detail skills

  • Ability to plan workload to meet strict deadlines

  • Abilityto proactively look for ways to increase efficiencies in how work is performed

  • Advanced level Excel skills and current experience with an industry standard accounting platform

Associate Level Additional Requirements
  • In depth exposure to IFRS, specifically IFRS 9, Financial Instruments and IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement

  • Experience mentoring or supporting the development of team members

Preferred
  • Audit experience within an IFRS reporting environment

  • Experience preparing or reviewing audited financial statements

  • Experience with Workiva or similar financial reporting tools

  • Broad understanding of analytical tools and programming languages, including but not limited to Excel VBA,PowerBI, and Python

  • Experience with designing, building,andtesting AI solutions

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

This role will be filled at the Senior Analyst or Associate level, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, you will playan important rolein delivering timely, complete, andaccurateinternal and external financial reporting.

At the Senior Analyst level,you will focus on hands‑on preparation of reporting deliverables while working closely with team members and supporting the development of junior staff. You will contribute to continuous improvement by identifyingopportunities to enhance processes, procedures, and reporting efficiency.

At the Associate level,you will operatewith broader scope and accountability, acting as a subject matter expert and supporting the Senior Manager in leading financial reporting deliverables. You will drive more complex process improvements, lead initiativesor projects, and represent the team in cross‑functional work.

At both levels, you will collaborate closely with Investment teams, Risk, Valuations, and Investment Accounting to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

  • Support thetimely, complete, andaccuratepreparation and review of financial statements, BCI’s portfolio carbon footprint, and other internally and externally reported financial information

  • Assistwith facilitatingexternal audit engagements; respond to auditor queries and provide applicable supporting audit evidence

  • Prepare financial reporting analysisin accordance withIFRS to conclude on accounting issues for new investments and structures

  • Research new accounting standardsimpactingfinancial instruments and make recommendations on accounting policy changes

  • Communicate with investment teams, external auditors, and other departments to resolve financial reporting and related issues

  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of clients, asset classes, and the end-to-end finance function, including investmentobjectives, reporting requirements, instruments, structures, and supporting technologies

  • Develop,maintain, and continuously improve financial solutions and processes aligned to client and asset class objectives

  • Transform financial information into value-added business intelligence and reports through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis

  • Identifyand address risks; ensure all reporting and processes meet the audit and internal control framework and adhere to compliance and risk management best practices

  • Provide training andassistanceto team members as required

  • Assistwith the assessment and documentation of procedures and processes to support effective internal controls over financial reporting

  • Contribute to the maintenance and optimization of BCI’s financial reporting software, Workiva, including management of associated work papers, table mappings, and queries

  • Act as financial reporting subject matter expert in working with Business Support Analysts to develop requirements and test solutions within theSimCorpDimension testing and production environments

  • Provide AI-enabled recommendations;assistin the design, build, and testing of AI solutions

WHERE YOU WILL WORK 

This role will be based in our office in downtown Victoria, BC. Relocation support is available if needed. BCI is an in-person, collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely up to one day per week.

SALARY RANGE 

The annualized base salary range for the Senior Analyst role is CAD $93,000 to $110,000. For the Associate role, the range is $106,000 to $128,000. 

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps:

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.

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