Client Financial Reporting Specialist

CLOSING DATE : September 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

Opportunity

Are you enthusiastic about problem solving and are looking for an opportunity to tailor resolutions to the accounting needs of internal and external stakeholders?

This could be your next career adventure!

The Investment Finance- Client Financial Reporting (IFCFR) team at AIMCo is currently looking for a Client Financial Reporting Specialist to join their dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing highly specialized accounting and financial reporting functions across a breadth and multi-layered investment pool structure for AIMCo's clients.

You will have the opportunity to provide expert guidance to internal and external clients on ongoing financial accounting reporting and statutory audits.

Additionally, you will support ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives as required by Senior Leadership and the Board to deliver on the Investment Finance - Client Financial Reporting (IFCFR) team objectives.

High performing Accountants at AIMCo are self-driven, analytical, have a curious mindset, detailed oriented and celebrates teams' success.

Responsibilities Include :

• Lead daily validations and resolve complex technical issues on accounting and financial reporting systems including data validation between dashboards, Simcorp Dimension (SCD), and existing internal reporting systems, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Provide technical review and signoff on the Structured Query Language (SQL) / Power BI dashboard changes using existing datasets, including formula changes within designated systems as required.
• Prepare and / or peer review all periodic and annual financial reports to clients with relevant investment related accounting notes and disclosures.
• Ensure system controls operate effectively to support CSAE 3416 reporting requirements.
• Oversee and evaluate system change requests, lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and guide process improvements to ensure seamless execution of new workflows and system enhancements
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and recommending enhancements to standard operating procedures and policies that guide the IFCFR team's work.
• Proactively respond to accounting and audit queries from internal and external clients, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and providing expert advice and guidance.
• Perform any other assigned responsibilities linked to Business As Usual (BAU), divisional, or corporate objectives, taking ownership and ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Act on behalf of the Manager in Manager's absence, ensuring continuity and effective management of team activities. Provide leadership and support to the team, including backup, mentoring, and performance management, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

One Year Success Measures :

• You will have developed a strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting systems such as SimCorp Dimension (SCD) and AIMCo's internal reporting tools, along with proficiency in data analytics tools like SQL and Power BI to meet client reporting needs.
• You will have built and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and collaboration skills.

Our Ideal Candidate :

• Possesses a degree / diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer / Data Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrates strong academic credentials with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the financial industry and accounting reporting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Holds or is actively working towards a CPA / CFA designation.
• Proficient in using SQL for database querying, with strong skills in data visualization tools like Microsoft Excel (pivot tables) and Power BI (data models, DAX, KPI metrics).
• Possesses a good knowledge of capital markets, investment finance, and accounting rules and guidelines, including GAAP, PASB, IFRS, and the Financial Administration Act (asset).
• Exceptional at managing rapidly changing work priorities within designated timelines and can effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients.
• Highly resourceful, takes a collaborative approach to work, and can deliver primary assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo's core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration, and inspires the same in others.

Degree / diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer / Data Science, or a related field.

Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

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Just like our investments, our international team is stronger when we are diversified. At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from, and the way we think to foster sophisticated solutions for Albertans.

Doing business the right way means building an equitable organization inclusive of all races, genders, ages, abilities, religions, neurodiversity, identities, and lived experiences.

Simply put, when you can show up as your authentic self every day, you and your team can truly thrive - all in service of our clients and their beneficiaries.