Description:
Picton Mahoney Asset Management is presently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join the Finance team as Manager, Financial Reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director, Finance to manage the financial accounting, tax and regulatory reporting requirements for the firm’s family of investment funds (“Funds”) and to support the firm’s continued growth.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Perform detailed review of financial statements (annual and semi-annual) for the Funds as prepared by the Fund Administrator for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
- Coordinate and provide documentation for the external audit of the Funds’ financial statements on an annual basis
- Perform detailed review of annual distributions and tax filings of the Funds as prepared by the Fund Administrator for accuracy and compliance with tax regulations
- Prepare various updates on regulatory documents including management reports of fund performance (“MRFPs”), annual information forms (“AIFs”), prospectuses, and fund fact sheets
- Oversee the Fund Administrator’s accounting and valuation process on a daily basis, review NAV calculations, and resolve queries
- Work with the Fund Administrator and prime brokers to manage internal processes and produce reporting for internal departments
- Ensure proper implementation and maintenance of internal controls with appropriate documentation
- Manage the Funds’ expense budget process and recommend adjustments when required
- Liaise with various parties including external auditors, tax advisors, lawyers, fund administrators, custodians, and internal departments
- Collaborate with internal partners to deliver on strategic initiatives
- Assist the Director, Finance to oversee day-to-day tasks as required
The Qualifications and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or equivalent
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) preferred; completion of CFA is an asset
- 5+ years of finance and/or accounting experience with progressive responsibility in fund accounting and financial reporting and analysis
- Strong analytical skills and fundamental accounting and tax knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to be involved at a detailed level and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- High level of integrity in a professional environment
- Desire to remain up-to-date with changes in the fund industry (IFRS, NI 81-106)