Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration

This hybrid opportunity is located with a client downtown Toronto, looking to hire an AVP, Finance & Administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial information and ensuring the implementation of effective controls within the organization's financial accounting operations. This also role oversees the compilation of financial statements, manages Head Office and regulatory reporting, and supports annual reporting activities. Additional responsibilities include monitoring bank reconciliations, entering and reviewing General Ledger data, maintaining account controls, and handling audit and client confirmation requests. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to uphold high standards of financial integrity.

Reports to: Director, Finance & Administration

Direct reports: None

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile financial statements, conduct Head Office reporting, and produce annual reports.

• Preparation of annual reports and financial statements, along with supporting external auditors' requests for the yearly audit.

• Review and monitor bank reconciliations and related reporting activities, ensuring prompt follow-up on any outstanding unreconciled items.

• Perform and review daily and monthly General Ledger accounting data entry

• Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly OSFI and Bank of Canada regulatory returns as directed by the supervisor.

• Compile monthly inter-office managerial adjustments within the managerial accounting system

• Gather and prepare annual income and balance sheet information and Ledger supports

• Enter, review, and update customer master data—including registration, changes, and closure—in the accounting system.

• Prepare monthly provincial allocations for deposits and loans for tax

• Perform reconciliation and preparation of the annual T5 Return of Investment Income

• Prepare unearned loan fee amortization schedules using effective interest rate method

• Support internal monitoring requests and internal audit requests

• Maintain all documentation related to reports, manuals, and procedures up to date and ensure compliance with both local and Head Office standards

• Over five years of financial reporting experience working within a financial institution, particularly an entity regulated by OSFI.

• Excellent organizational abilities, including multitasking and effective deadline management.

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards teamwork.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Professional accounting certification is preferred.

• Holds a university or college degree.

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