Senior Advisor Financial Statements

Attendance: Hybrid

Employment Category: Senior Professional

Type of Contract: Permanent

A career as a Senior Advisor in the fund accounting operations sector at National Bank means contributing to the delivery of various deliverables by working in synergy with your team.

Through your knowledge of accounting and auditing, your experience with mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, and your desire to make a difference through your rigor and collaboration, you have a positive impact on the client experience in a complex business sector.

National Bank's fund accounting department is responsible of daily NAV calculation, distributions calculation and their financial statements production and their tax declarations.

Your Role

Act as an expert in the application of accounting and regulatory standards that define our activities, particularly IFRS standards

Verify the accuracy of the data presented and the content of the notes to the financial statements based on the investment strategy (interim and annual)

Participate in the annual audit process of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds

Analyze the impact of changes or new products on the team's operations and the production of financial statements

Identify and analyze the needs of current and potential partners/clients to meet their needs and facilitate their decision-making through our recommendations by being an active player in meetings

Maintain an excellent level of relationship with internal and external partners (colleagues, clients, auditors, National Bank Trust) in the context of common activities

Provide specialized advice to all parties

Contribute to the development of your colleagues by transferring knowledge and keeping documentation up to date

Your Team

Within the fund accounting sector in the Financial Statements team, you are part of a team of 16 colleagues. Surrounded by experts in finance, accounting, and taxation, we analyze and interpret data to make the best decisions for our clients and partners. You report to the Financial statements senior manager.

Our team stands out for its expertise in mutual fund accounting, the quality of its production of audited semi-annual and annual financial statements, its client/employee experience delivery, the dynamic atmosphere, and the collaboration between colleagues and with other teams in the sector.

Working hours are flexible and include telecommuting based on operational needs. We prioritize a variety of continuous learning methods to enrich your development, including on-the-job learning, training content made available to you, and working in collaboration with colleagues of diverse expertise and profiles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or any other combination of training deemed equivalent and a minimum of five years of relevant experience

Accounting designation (CPA)

Experience in analyzing financial statement notes and expertise in IFRS standards

Knowledge of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and experience in auditing financial statements

Excellent communication skills, good time and priority management

Critical thinking oriented towards problem-solving and rigor

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

Health and wellness program, including many options

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!

Additional required languages: English

Skills: Analytical Skills, Auditing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Statements, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Accounting, Initiative, Learning Agility, Resiliency, Prioritization, Rigor, Investment Trust