Manager Financial Reporting - 12 Months

Our client, a highly respected investment organization located in Downtown Toronto, is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting, to join their team on a 12-month maternity leave contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA, CA with strong public company reporting experience who enjoys working in a sophisticated, fast-paced reporting environment.

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting for corporate entities and annual audited financial statements for investment funds, including performing accounting analysis to support key judgments, estimates, and disclosures.
• Perform detailed technical accounting analysis on complex transactions, new accounting standards, and emerging issues; document clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Support senior leadership and governance forums by preparing, reviewing, and coordinating financial reporting materials for Board and committee presentations.
• Act as a primary Finance business partner to investment and sustainability teams, supporting the preparation and oversight of sustainability-related disclosures.
• Prepare financial statements and supplemental reporting for investment-related legal entities, as required.
• Develop, update, and interpret accounting policies in accordance with IFRS, including assessing the impact of new or amended accounting standards.
• Liaise with external auditors to coordinate and support corporate, fund, and legal entity audits, including addressing technical accounting matters.
• Provide oversight and controls over annual report disclosures, including sustainability metrics and assets under management (AUM) reconciliation, ensuring consistency and accuracy across stakeholders.
• Support Accounting Operations in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and related procedures.
• Partner with portfolio management and enterprise teams to provide financial support on strategic initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate working papers, documentation, and control evidence are maintained to support audits, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

As the Manager, Financial Reporting you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation required; CFA considered an asset.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, preferably within asset management or financial services.
• Strong technical accounting and accounting analysis skills (IFRS required; ASPE an asset), with the ability to assess complex transactions and articulate conclusions clearly.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audits for complex investment structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear materials and present complex financial information to senior management, Board members, and committees.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to develop accounting policies, process documentation, and control frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and financial reporting tools.

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #20768.

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