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Assistant Controller

Employer
Fiera Capital
Location
New York City, New York (US)
Salary
$ 100 000 and more
Closing date
Feb 25, 2022

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Accounting Firm
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

With approximately CAD 180.8 billion in assets under management as of September 30 2021, Fiera Capital, an independent firm, is one of Canada’s leading investment managers. We deliver customized multi-asset solutions across public and private market asset classes to institutional, financial intermediary and private wealth clients across North America, Europe and key markets in Asia. We strive to be at the forefront of investment-management science, and we are passionate about creating sustainable wealth for clients. Fiera Capital is recognized for our talented people. Our teams collaborate and seek to draw on the global industry’s most innovative and diverse offerings to craft strategies that meet the needs of any client, anywhere they are located.

Why join Fiera Capital:

  • Inclusive workplace and diverse background of employees
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Entrepreneurial industry-leading company with a purposeful mission
  • Flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation and benefits
  • Collaborative approach, innovative and culture of integrity
  • Ambitious organization who strives for excellence


What we are looking for:

Reporting to North America Controller, the Assistant Controller (qualified accountant ACA/CPA) will be responsible for preparation of monthly statutory financial documents of US and Canadian legal entities of Fiera Capital. The person will lead a team of 1-3 qualified accountants to ensure all month end close requirements are met on time. The role will include interaction with Group Reporting, Accounting Policy, Billings, Treasury and FP&A teams across the firm.

 

Your responsibilities:

The Assistant Controller’s areas of responsibility will include:

  • Preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual entity financial documents and any related regulatory filings;
  • Lead team of Analysts and Senior Analysts (CPA/ACA);
  • Responsible to complete month-end and quarter-end close to ensure delivery of timely, accurate and complete financial results; this includes completion of Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliation, and review of journal postings;
  • In-depth analysis and approval of journal entries, follow-up with requesters for any additional assistance or understandings;
  • Perform monthly Balance Sheet substantiation and proactively identify issues with timely closure of breaks and unsubstantiated balances;
  • Review and approve monthly balance sheet account reconciliations on time ensuring that all reconciliation items are cleared on a timely basis;
  • Ensure that IFRS, financial policies and tax and legal requirements are adhered to;
  • Ensure timely interaction and responses provided on requests from Group Reporting, Accounting Policy, Billings, Treasury and FP&A teams across the firm;
  • Identifying development areas and proposing solutions aimed at improving the process by which information is collected, analyzed, and controlled;
  • Collaborate closely with IT partners to demonstrate and /or implement reports or system functionality to improve processes and controls.

 

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA);
  • 7+ years’ experience including supervising 1-3 staff;
  • Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and organizational skills - ability to handle a constantly evolving inflow of projects and priorities;
  • Good understanding of Accounting, Financial Markets, Revenue & Financial resource drivers;
  • Effective communicator - both orally and in writing;
  • Teammate - ability to maintain mutual support within a high-profile team;
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of SAP Accounting Ledger system;
  • Very strong Microsoft Excel (basic macros/ v-lookup/ sumi-if etc.)

 

The use of masculine is for the sole purpose of lightening the text and refers to both women and men.


Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff are our most valuable asset and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can reach their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability, genetic information, or any other federal, state or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only communicate with those selected for an interview.

Please stay vigilant and never share personal or confidential information during this hiring process unless it is through Mintz Global Screening, the secured platform we use to exchange such information. If in doubt, or if you think you have been a victim of fraudulent manoeuvres during your hiring process, please contact us.

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