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’s 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 Director, Fund Administration, the Specialist, Fund Administration will be part of a team focused on the NAV oversight, the operational support, and the production of financial statements of funds advised by the firm. The successful candidate will work closely with third-party service providers and internal teams such as Performance Reporting, Operations, Client Service Support, Portfolio Managers, Legal and Compliance support data delivery and resolve accounting issues. The position will provide strategic leadership, implement industry best practices, and drive continuous improvements to enhance data & reporting across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the calculation of the net asset value (NAV) and reporting of the Fiera fundsAct as the liaison between the Fund Administration team and the Private Alternative Investment CIO OfficeInteract with third-party service providers and various internal teams to resolve accounting issuesParticipate in the production of financial statements of the Fiera fundsManage relationship of third-party service providers to ensure execution of duties to the highest standard (Fund Administrators, Custodians, Auditors)Liaise with internal Client Service team to facilitate investor requestsPrepare analyses and develop reporting, when needed, to support internal teamsParticipate in the preparation of regulatory reporting involving financial informationTake a leadership role in refining and implementing new controlsAssist with control assessmentsMust have requirements to be successful in this role :
Five (5) years or more of experience in Fund AccountingPrevious experience in working in an accounting role with alternative investment fundsAdvanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPointKnowledge of IFRSStrong analytical skillsAutonomous, sense of organization and ability to prioritizeClient-service oriented and team spiritAbility to work under pressureDemonstrate a strong working knowledge of accounting and operations with respect to alternative funds (Private equity, Real Estate, Agriculture, Diversified lending, Private investments)Strong analytical skills towards the Funds’ NAV review process and the capital operationsDemonstrates energy and a desire to succeed; follows through on commitments; pushes self and others to deliver exceptional resultsDemonstrated ability to identify risks and control gaps in processes and successfully delivering process improvement. Ability to drive the implementation of new technologyAbility to communicate effectively at all levels of the organizationAbility to develop comprehensive project plans and drive the successful implementation of key business initiativesStrong organizational skills with attention to deadlinesIf based in Montreal, bilingualism in French and English is required. If based in Toronto, only fluency in English is required