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Senior Manager, Fund Reporting
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BJRC Recruiting
Senior Manager, Fund Reporting
  • Company
    BJRC Recruiting
  • Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Type
    Full-time
  • Date Posted
    December 23, 2024
**Job Posting**

**Position:** Senior Financial Manager
**Company:** Multi-Boutique Investment Management Company

**Responsibilities:**
- Prepare and distribute financial statements for funds on an annual and interim basis.
- Collaborate with external custodians to ensure accurate financial statement preparation.
- Assess and disclose market risks and leverage ratios in the financial statements.
- Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Implement necessary changes to disclosures as per IFRS or US GAAP standards.
- Identify and implement improvements to enhance the brand appeal of the financial statements across jurisdictions.
- Manage annual audits, including negotiating fees and coordinating with auditors.
- Present at board meetings regarding fund performance and audits.
- Prepare and file management reports of fund performance (MRFPs) in compliance with regulations.
- Lead a team to develop MRFPs, focusing on best practices and brand enhancements.
- Oversee tax compliance and risk management, negotiating fees for tax services.
- Collaborate with custodians on Canadian trust income tax returns and US partnership tax filings.
- Consult with international tax advisors to evaluate tax position risks.
- Coordinate the preparation and filing of annual GST/HST/QST returns and respond to CRA inquiries related to these filings.
- Work with senior leadership and professional advisors on the development and risk analysis of new fund offerings.
- Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance team to gather information and implement legal or regulatory requirements affecting the funds.
- Complete or assist in completing questionnaires and surveys from Statistics Canada, regulators, custodians, and consultants related to the funds.

**Requirements:**
- CPA designation with over 10 years of relevant experience in the investment funds sector, complemented by a university degree in Business or Finance.
- Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP as they relate to investment funds, as well as tax regulations for Canadian trusts.
- Familiarity with National Instrument 81-106 and CRA regulations regarding HST/GST/QST for Selected Listed Financial Institutions, along with experience in US partnership tax returns and schedules.
- Proven experience managing finance operations staff, emphasizing employee engagement and development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex financial and operational challenges.
- Critical thinker with a knack for analyzing situations and developing innovative, efficient solutions.
- Highly organized, capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, able to work independently and lead a team effectively.