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Fund Reporting Manager

Fidelity Canada5 days ago
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Flexible working arrangements - hybrid options
Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy

About the role

Job Description Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement. Who We Are At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Role Overview The Fund Reporting Manager (Business Title Fund Treasury Reporting Manager) reports to the Director, Fund Treasury and is part of the Fund Oversight Division. The Fund Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the production and review of financial reporting continuous disclosure documents for the Fidelity Funds & ETFs and their respective external audits and relevant compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, this role assists with overseeing the related French translation processes for the financial reporting and the annual Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) reporting engagement. Responsibilities also include oversight of the applicable third-party service providers and leading and other specialty reporting matters.

What You Will Do Manage Oversight of Fund Financial Reporting

  • Support and manage the oversight process governing the preparation and filing of Fund financial statements, management reports of fund performance & quarterly holdings reports, ensuring all regulatory filing deadlines have been met and comply with IFRS, NI 81-106 and NI 81-102 where applicable.
  • Maintain close contact with business leads and key personnel which may include internal subject matter experts, fund administrators, external auditors, and translation providers; log all meetings, discussion items, and track all issues and major deliverables of service provider
  • Participate and prepare materials to be presented in Fund Audit Committee on all related audit and regulatory matters
  • Conduct annual Due Diligence visits to service providers; travel may be required
  • Stay abreast of developments in regulations and reporting standards to ensure Fund disclosure compliance
  • Acting as a subject matter expert during the onboarding of new product initiatives. Identifying key considerations and impacts to the fund’s audits, regulatory reporting requirements.

Manage Oversight of Specialty Reporting

  • Support and manage the oversight of the Funds’ annual PFIC reporting projects, ensuring external business partners are working together collaboratively and effectively to meet the internal engagement deadlines
  • Maintain close contact with business leads and key personnel at the fund administrators and external tax advisors; log all meetings, discussion items, and track all issues and major deliverables of service provider
  • Maintain close working relationships with internal business partners contributing to the success of the special reporting deliverables and facilitating communications of complex matters in a simplified way

Other Fund And Vendor Oversight Responsibilities

  • Act as key support to the Director, Fund Treasury assisting with special projects related to changes in audit requirements, vendor operations and/or regulatory governance. May include digitization and automation initiatives, process improvement review and implementation, and coordination of special audit engagements.
  • Participate and lead in cross training on key fund reporting functions and provide back up support as necessary.

What We’re Looking For

  • University Degree, preferably with a focus on Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience
  • 5+ Years of relevant experience; managerial experience is an asset
  • Strong knowledge of the Canadian and global investment industry, including NI 81-102, NI 81-106 and IFRS.
  • Firm knowledge of fund accounting, fund reporting and the operational aspects of mutual funds.
  • Accounting designation (CPA, CA) or post-graduate designation (MBA, CFA, CBV) equivalent is required

Expertise Your Bring

  • You are a highly driven accounting professional with an eye for detail who is looking for a cross functional experience not limited to financial reporting
  • You are proactive and continuously assess your surroundings to identify issues and areas where modifications to existing processes might be recommended or required
  • You are an exceptional communicator who excels at communicating difficult information in the simplest of terms possible
  • You excel at presenting information both orally and through written presentations
  • You are a team player who finds common ground and solutions that are in the best interest of Fidelity and our investors
  • You are motivated by collaboration, process efficiency and commitment to excellence

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team

  • Flexible working arrangements - hybrid options
  • Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
  • Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
  • Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
  • Up to $650 for home office equipment
  • Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
  • Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Why Work at Fidelity? We are proud to be recipients of the following Awards

  • Canada's Top 100 Employers
  • Greater Toronto's Top Employers
  • Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
  • Canada's Top Employers for Young People
  • Great Place To Work® Certified
  • Best Workplaces for Inclusion
  • Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
  • Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
  • Best Workplaces for Women
  • Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
  • Best Workplaces in Ontario
  • Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
  • LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
  • Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
  • HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
  • HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Designations

  • Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
  • Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
  • TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
  • Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team

About Fidelity Canada

Financial Services
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At Fidelity Canada, we’ve been committed to helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly striving to find new and better ways to help our clients.

Fidelity Canada is part of a broader group of companies, collectively known as “Fidelity Investments”, one of the world’s largest providers of financial services. We employ over 1,600 full-time employees in offices across the country, headquartered in Toronto with regional offices in Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Fidelity Canada is made up of two entities: Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (FIC) and Fidelity Clearing Canada ULC (FCC).

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