Senior Analyst, Fund Reporting

Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We are looking to fill an opening for a skilled and highly motivated individual to join the Finance & Treasury team as Senior Analyst, Fund Reporting.

Reporting to the Manager, Fund Reporting and Administration, the Senior Analyst, Fund Reporting will participate in all financial and regulatory reporting of Northwest & Ethical Investments (NEI) family of investment funds and to support the firm’s continued growth. The incumbent will manage the relationships with the fund administrator and other external service providers, such as auditors, printer and translators, for delivery of fund financial reports.

Who you are:

• Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Participate in reviewing the annual and interim financial statements for all NEI mutual funds, portfolios, pools and alternative mutual funds, including supporting documents within tight deadlines
• Participate in the production process for all fund financial statement information and financial data for all regulatory filings including but not limited to fund financial statements and MRFP, fund facts, and simplified prospectus. This includes managing the relationship with fund administrator, document service provider and coordinating the production cycle with Legal, Compliance, Product and Portfolio Management, and Marketing/IT teams
• Review financial data of filings and offering documents to ensure consistency of definition, application and calculation methodologies per National Instruments rules
• Participate in ad hoc projects and fund events (e.g., MER/administration costs changes, fund mergers and restructurings, fund and series launches, and systems conversions, etc.) as requirements arise
• Ongoing relationship management and oversight of the fund administrator responsible for fund accounting and the preparation of NEI’s financial reporting requirements
• Liaise with the external auditors ensuring that the audit plans for NEI funds are adequately planned and coordinated with the fund accountant and administrator
• Maintain a good understanding and oversight of fund distributions, tax provisions, tax returns and related tax working papers prepared by the fund administrator
• Working with fund administrator and tax consultant, provide support to the product team pertaining to tax treatment of financial instruments and fund products
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver on strategic initiatives
• Continuous improvements in processes and operational excellence
• Adherence to internal controls, policies and procedures
• Provide support to Aviso’s projects and other tasks as required

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma required, commerce or business admin preferred
• CPA accounting designation preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in fund reporting/auditing/accounting within the mutual fund/asset management industries
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards related to investment funds
• Experience with new fund launches and fund mergers is preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and continuously prioritize work
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with departments across the organization and with various service providers
• Commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso?

At Aviso, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Your Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $83,000 - $100,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.