Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting - Fiera Private Alternative Investments

Job ID#: 1439

Location: Laval, QC
Second Location: Montreal, QC
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent

With approximately CAD 156.7 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2022, 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:

Fiera Private Alternative Investments (FPAI) is a division of Fiera Capital Corporation that operates different business lines and private market investment strategies namely infrastructure, real estate, private credit, agriculture, private equity, etc. It manages capital for numerous institutional and private investors from different countries around the globe. The business currently has over $14 billion of assets under management.

As the FPAI division continues to pursue its ambitious growth plans globally, it is recruiting a Senior Analyst to support the creation of a shared service at FPAI, be responsible for divisional accounting and play a role in special project work such as expansion of current funds, entering new markets and buying businesses.

Your responsibilities:

Within the framework of his/her role, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for:

• Accounting for private markets subsidiaries
• Analyzing financial results and reporting key analysis to the Director
• Produce financial analyses requested by various executives
• Participate in the creation of shared services
• Review existing processes, develop improvements and implement them. Where no processes exist, implement financial processes and business procedures
• Represents as resource person for business lines, investors and any other stakeholders with questions pertaining to accounting and/or administration
• Ensure effective controls are in place in processes
• Take part in the preparation of the audit file
• Participate in ad hoc projects in the finance department

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• CPA designation
• Rigorous, meticulous and strong analytical skills
• Organized, self-starter
• Effective communicator
• Quick learner, excellent judgment and proactive approach
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Motivated, hands-on, detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment while managing multiple files and requests at the same time
• High energy, positive and entrepreneurial
• Experience in financial services or asset management would be an asset
• Advanced client service skills and able to work closely with business lines
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and French

For positions available in Quebec that require fluency in French and English, please note that bilingualism is required due to our global offices and clients.

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is 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 considers the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

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