Role Summary
Canoe Financial is seeking a Corporate Accountant. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting the candidate will be involved in the daily, monthly and year-end reporting functions of the Investment Manager and its related entities that oversee the Funds under management. This is a full-time position and will be based on-site in our Calgary office.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and facilitate submission of financial related regulatory compliance items
- Expense allocations and related postings
- Assist in closing the general ledger, including corporate month-end entries and intercompany entries
- Preparation and completion of month-end reconciliations and ad-hoc journals as necessary
- Assist with the analysis and preparation of monthly and annual reporting packages and financial statement notes
- Assistance with preparation of the budget and cost monitoring
- Review transactions and journal entries
- Proactively prepare for month-end and annual corporate financial reporting requirements
- Assist in the preparation of interim and annual fund financial statements and related financial documents
- IFRS research and preparation of memos for new standards and transactions
- Preparation of working papers and coordination with the external auditors
- Assistance with other projects and duties as required
Requirements
The successful candidate has 3-5 years of progressive corporate accounting experience, including month-end and year-end postings and preparation of working paper support. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as part of a team, and have strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in the financial services industry is a plus
- Highly skilled in Excel and strong knowledge of other MS products (Word, Teams, etc.)
Why work at Canoe Financial
Canoe Financial is one of Canada’s fastest-growing independent mutual fund companies, built on a culture of ownership, performance, and entrepreneurial drive. As an employee-owned firm, we move decisively, think independently, and empower our people to make real impact. Our values (Active. Independent. Focused.) guide how we manage money, how we build products, and how we work together.
As a Canadian-owned and operated firm with deep roots across the country, we take pride in investing for Canadians, by Canadians. In a firm that values initiative and accountability, strong performance naturally creates opportunities.
Company Profile
Canoe Financial manages over $24 billion in assets across a diversified range of award-winning investment solutions. Founded in 2008, Canoe Financial is an employee-owned investment management firm focused on building financial wealth for Canadians. Canoe Financial has a significant presence across Canada, including offices in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.
Compensation
Salary will vary depending on factors such as experience, education and qualifications.
Note to Applicants
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Canoe may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest in our fast-paced and growing company, however only those in consideration for the role will be contacted.
