Corporate Accounting Manager
Corporate Accounting Manager
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Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are
At Fidelity weve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and were constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.
Working with us means youll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. Youll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where youll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and expertly.
Role Overview
The Corporate Accounting Manager will serve as part of the Toronto based Corporate Accounting team. This role will work closely with both the Manager Corporate Accounting Director Finance and Corporate Accounting and other Finance team members and business partners to meet accounting and reporting requirements and is expected to develop a strong working knowledge of the businesses. This role has responsibility for the full accounting cycle of FCC and Fidelity Wealth.
Corporate Accounting is responsible for core accounting financial reporting external audit management regulatory reporting and the establishment of internal controls. The individual must have strong technical accounting knowledge of CIRO IFRS and US GAAP.
What You Will Do
- Support accounting function in areas that include but not limited to: journal entry preparation and review variance analysis financial statement review
- Support the monthly and year-end close and including production of various financial reports for senior management
- Prepare and review IFRS compliant financial statements and stay abreast of developments in the industry impacting financial reporting
- Understand regulatory reporting environment for CIRO regulated entities and have ownership of monthly and annual reporting as a dealer member
- Respond to inquiries from management auditors and regulatory agencies regarding accounting policies procedures
- Drive risk mitigation activities that uncover and address control risks that impact accounting processes. Risk mitigation activities could include introducing new technology automating processes using existing tools streamlining processes.
- Evaluate and implement new accounting related processes to address evolving needs of the existing business and emerging distribution channels in areas that include but are not limited to: revenue/billing operations capitalization and expense processes financial system integration
- Work closely with business unit finance staff to identify new initiatives business activities and other matters that may have accounting implications and develop processes for these matters
- Fidelity Canada is a dynamic business this role will assist with ad-hoc projects focused on process implementation or re-engineering as special projects arise.
What Were Looking For
- Professional accounting designation (CPA required)
- Masters or University degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with progressively more advanced accounting financial analysis and operations work required
- Thorough understanding of IFRS and proficiency in financial statement analysis
- Prior experience in a public accounting or accounting role
- Experience in asset management and wealth industry is a strong asset
- Experience working in a regulated Dealer is preferred but not required
The Expertise You Bring
- Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build solid relationships and participate in and / or lead cross company activities
- A self starter who has a desire to support the business and drive growth
- Ability to work at different levels of detail and be able to concisely summarize complex issues
- Hands on work style - can do attitude with a strong desire to make things happen
- A change agent who has the ability to see the big picture and plan ahead
- Ability to multi-task work under pressure and hit deadlines
- Team player who takes initiative and works constructively with others to achieve team goals
- Excellent planning prioritization problem solving and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn financial systems and reporting tools (i.e. Oracle and Essbase)
Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings
You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelitys dynamic working arrangement
Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin age disability family status protected veterans status Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.
Accommodation during the application process
Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation please email us at .
No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Work at Fidelity
We are proud to be recipients of the following:
Awards
Canadas Top 100 Employers
o Greater Torontos Top Employers
o Canadas Top Family-Friendly Employers
o Canadas Top Employers for Young People
Great Place To Work Certified
o Best Workplaces for Inclusion
o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
o Best Workplaces for Todays Youth
o Best Workplaces for Women
o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
o Best Workplaces in Ontario
o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer
Designations
Canadian Compassionate Companies Certified
Benefits Canadas Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
Canadian HR Reporters Most Innovative HR Team
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
