OMERS | Manager, Investment Accounting

Responsibilities

• This role involves significant collaboration and coordination with the broader Corporate Finance group and the Investment Finance and Operations team.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical accounting and analysis for financial instruments and demonstrate expertise in IFRS accounting and reporting.
• You will be excited by the opportunity for continuous learning, process enhancements and to drive meaningful change.
• You are committed to fostering an energized, collaborative and supportive environment to encourage and engage with team members, both within the team and across the OMERS organization.
• The person who fills this role will be a key member of the OMERS Corporate Finance team.
• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Investment Accounting, this role is responsible for managing the Investment Accounting team deliverables, consolidating and interpreting investment business unit financial information and producing key financial statement note disclosure.
• Combining this experience with knowledge of financial systems, internal controls and a desire to optimize processes will make for a well-rounded applicant.
• Support the corporate investment accounting function, which facilitates the consolidation of investment results and reporting on associated insights; reconciliation of data and provision of operational support to OMERS Investment Finance and Operations.
• Reviewing financial statement note disclosures prepared by senior analysts, with strong attention to detail and the ability to clearly explain key movements and underlying drivers.
• Researching and documenting complex accounting and financial reporting issues to support the development of accounting policies and enhancement of financial statement presentation, with a particular focus on financial instruments.
• Developing a collaborative relationship with key stakeholders, including business partners and external auditors.
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvements and to leverage automation tools to increase the control environment and efficiency of recurring processes.
• Ensuring the maintenance and continuous improvement of process documentation and strong internal controls over financial accounting and reporting.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance with a CPA designation.
• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting standards, particularly as they relate to investments and financial instruments.
• Experience documenting conclusions and recommendations on technical accounting matters.
• Ability to guide work, provide oversight, and support team performance and development.
• Analytical Thinking & Process Improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with an understanding of broader business impacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear perspectives tailored to the audience.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing and reviewing work.
• Consistent track record of delivering high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Experience with Oracle (including ARCS), Alteryx, Power Query, and Workiva.
• Proven commitment to leading and developing accounting professionals to achieve both business objectives and individual growth goals.
• Interest in understanding processes end-to-end and leveraging that knowledge to drive meaningful process improvements.
• Strong orientation toward strategy, change, and results.
• While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.
• Experience leading and developing a team.

OMERS

OMERS is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "Established in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans offering employer-matched contributions."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Toronto.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance