Financial Reporting Analyst

Aviso Wealth:

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’re looking for a Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Tax, the Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for assisting with the preparation of various monthly and quarterly financial reports, complex journal entries, and annual audited financial statements.

This position is also responsible for preparation of accounting position papers, journal entries, analyses of accounting & financial reporting issues and supporting corporate audit requests.

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 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:

• Supporting the month-end and year-end close process including preparation of working papers, journal entries, and associated analyses for specific financial reporting items
• Preparing accounting position papers (mainly in relation to IAS 38, but other areas as well), researching and drafting memos to file
• Maintaining organized, audit ready files with appropriate documentation that are fully referenced and supported
• Preparing various financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Supporting the year-end audit process including compilation of financial statements and note disclosures, preparation of audit working papers and reconciliations, and responding to auditors’ queries as appropriate
• Assisting with annual SOC audit and liaising with appropriate departments in the organization and external auditors to facilitate the audit process
• Utilizing Sage Intacct report writer to develop new reports or modify existing reports
• Assisting the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Tax with ad-hoc projects

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or commerce, with a CPA designation
• 3+ years in an audit role and preferably working in a public accounting firm
• Prior financial reporting experience with IFRS
• Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate to advanced level) and MS office applications. Ability to build queries using SQL is an asset
• Prior experience creating reports with Power BI is an asset
• Prior audit experience, particularly with internal controls, is an asset
• Prior experience with Sage Intacct, and using Intacct Report Writer, is an asset
• Understanding of securities and capital markets as well as previous experience in the security brokerage industry would be an asset
• Able to learn quickly and synthesize knowledge from a variety of different sources
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Capable of completing duties within set deadlines while still ensuring that the information produced is accurate
• Results oriented and take ownership of all assigned responsibilities
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, 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.