Senior Analyst, Accounting, Compensation

About Fiera Capital

At Fiera Capital, we invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions.

• Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
• Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
• Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that is reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
• Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees' wellbeing.

What we are looking for

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Analyst, Accounting, Compensation will occupy a key role within the Corporate Accounting team, working closely with the HR team, where they will be mainly responsible for the variable compensation accounting process at Fiera Capital. This person will also participate in operational audits (internal and external), related reporting, documentation and process optimization.

Your responsibilities

• Participate actively in month-end close processes, including posting entries in the variable compensation journal.
• Perform certain complex accounting entries and ensure that results are accurate.
• Carry out various monthly, quarterly and annual analyses to understand results and balance‑sheet items, and be able to explain variances from the previous period.
• Prepare compensation reports for senior management.
• Respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Participate in process improvement in a changing environment.
• Participate in the budget process with the Director of Finance.
• Actively participate in calculating the incentive compensation plan.
• Support the Corporate Accounting team in month‑end closing processes when availability permits.

Must have requirements to be successful in this role

• Education (bachelor's degree at minimum) and at least three years of relevant experience (compensation and/or accounting related).
• Discretion and protection of confidential information is required for this role.
• Bilingual in English and French (for U.S. and European operations).
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent management of priorities and ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and summarizing skills.
• Ability to question processes and identify control gaps, find and propose effective solutions.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a team and collaborate closely with others.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.

Additional Information

• Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in office per week.
• The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 in Ontario. This role is also eligible for additional compensation, including bonuses and employee benefits.

For positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required to serve our offices and clients around the world.

Employment Equity

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

Please note that job titles indicated in job postings may differ from internal job titles. Accordingly, offers of employment may not reflect the job titles indicated in job postings.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview.