Senior Accountant

Job summary

Prepare monthly accounting, financial statements, cash flow requirements, and Net Asset Value calculations for the funds, and support budgeting, forecasting, valuations, payroll, and compliance. Maintain and improve financial reporting controls and policies, coordinate year-end audits, and contribute to other financial projects as assigned.

Job details

ACM Advisors Ltd. (“ACMA”) is a Canadian alternative asset manager specializing in the creation, structuring, and management of pooled Canadian commercial mortgage funds. The firm is known for its conservative investment approach and rigorous risk assessment, mitigation, and pricing practices. This disciplined strategy has contributed to a successful performance track record of more than 30 years. ACM Advisors is a majority-owned subsidiary of EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB), providing the stability and resources of a larger financial institution while maintaining a focused, specialized investment platform. The Senior Accountant will assist with all of the monthly financial reporting and administrative aspects of the private mutual funds for which ACM acts as Portfolio Manager. The Senior Accountant will help maintain adequate and effective internal controls and policies around the financial reporting processes. The role of Senior Accountant comes with competitive compensation and group benefits package. Role Description Prepare all monthy accounting, financial statements and cash flow requirements for the funds; Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process for the funds; Maintain current ACMA policy and internal controls, and propose improvements and modifications; Prepare and coordinate the year end audit and other related working papers for the funds; Prepare and assist with all tax and legal compliance requirements for the funds; Prepare and assist with the monthly valuations of mortgages and related fixed income securities as required; Prepare and assist with the Net Asset Value calcuations for each fund that ACM manages as required; Prepare and assist with all payroll transactions as required; and Coordinate any other duties and financial projects as assigned. Qualifications Professional accounting designation is required; Minimum 3-4 years of senior accounting experience; Experience in audit, tax and statutory regulations affecting mutual funds a definite asset; Experience in ASPE and IFRS; Industry experience in a fund accounting role or experience with similar duties is preferred; Advanced Excel skills; Strong interpersonal and motivational skills, with excellent attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What you’ll do

Prepare monthly accounting, financial statements, cash flow requirements, and Net Asset Value calculations for the funds, and support budgeting, forecasting, valuations, payroll, and compliance. Maintain and improve financial reporting controls and policies, coordinate year-end audits, and contribute to other financial projects as assigned.

Requirements

A professional accounting designation and at least 3–4 years of senior accounting experience are required. Candidates should have experience with ASPE and IFRS, advanced Excel skills, strong attention to detail and communication skills; fund accounting, audit, tax, and mutual fund regulatory experience are preferred or considered an asset.

Benefits

• Group Benefits

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Fund Accounting
• Monthly Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Audit Coordination
• Tax Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Mortgage Valuation
• Fixed-Income Securities Valuation
• Net Asset Value Calculations
• Payroll Processing
• ASPE
• IFRS
• Advanced Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting