Senior Manager, Financial Reporting NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 475561

About Our Client  
Our client is sourcing a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting for a 12-month contract.

About the Opportunity

• Lead the development and delivery of quarterly and annual financial reports for the organization, along with audited annual financial statements for investment funds. This includes performing detailed analysis to support key assumptions, estimates, and disclosures.
• Conduct in-depth accounting research on complex transactions, new accounting standards, and emerging issues, and prepare well-supported conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for governance committees, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating reporting packages.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for the sustainable investing function, supporting the development and oversight of related disclosures.
• Prepare financial statements for investment entities and produce supporting schedules and supplementary information as needed.
• Establish, maintain, and interpret accounting policies in line with IFRS, including evaluating the impact of new or updated standards.
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate audits across corporate entities and investment structures, addressing technical accounting matters as required.
• Oversee financial disclosures for the annual report, including sustainability reporting and assets under management reconciliation, ensuring consistency and accuracy across teams.
• Contribute to improving financial close processes (monthly and annually), including accruals, reconciliations, and workflow efficiencies.
• Work closely with portfolio management and other teams to provide financial insights on strategic initiatives.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including working papers and control evidence, to support reporting, audit, and governance requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and other initiatives as needed.

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline (advanced degree such as a Master’s or MBA is an asset).
• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) required; CFA designation considered an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, ideally within asset management or financial services.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in IFRS (knowledge of ASPE is beneficial), with the ability to analyze complex issues and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audits for investment-related entities or complex structures.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to senior stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing accounting policies, documentation, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial reporting systems.

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.