Advisor, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting

ABOUT US We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. ABOUT THE ROLE As an Advisor, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting, you’ll: * Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in English and French for PSPIB and each Plan Sponsor, guaranteeing the integrity and accuracy of all reported information * Manage the month-end corporate accounting process, including the review of journal entries such as accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets * Provide expert support and advice to internal and external stakeholders on matters related to corporate accounting and financial reporting * Coordinate and execute the annual co-audit with external auditors and the Office of the Auditor General * Maintain accurate accounting records and review financial statements for the employee pension plan, non-consolidated statements, and foreign entity statements for tax purposes * Review additional reports as required by Plan Sponsors, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Communications department, or other groups presenting financial information * Ensure robust controls are in place for the accounting and financial reporting cycle of PSPIB * Keep departmental procedures and processes documentation up to date * Participate in the implementation of new General Ledger systems or other continuous improvement projects as necessary * Contribute insights to new products, mandates, special transactions, and changes in accounting policies regarding financial reporting considerations WHAT YOU’LL NEED * Bachelor of Accounting and Professional accounting designation (CPA) is essential * Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, preferably for a large organization in the financial industry and/or asset management * Experience in a managerial role, an asset * Strong accounting background including solid experience in presenting consolidated and non-consolidated financial information in accordance with IFRS, ideally in the investment field (public/private investments) * Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 would be an asset * Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of financial information analysis, an asset * Attention to detail combined with strong analytical skills * Strong sense of planning and control * Team spirit and ability to develop positive relationships with peers * Able to thrive in a fast-moving environment with high tolerance for change * Strong sense of leadership and accountability for results * Bilingualism: English and French (Frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa) We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to: * Investment in career development * Comprehensive group insurance plans * Competitive pension plans * Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs * Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers * A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance * Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off * A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days *Benefits package may vary based on your employee type. At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/ [http://www.investpsp.com/en/] Follow us on LinkedIn [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fpsp-investments%2Fmycompany%2Fverification%2F&data=05%7C01%7CTAOperations%40investpsp.ca%7Cd5e55fb33e52400cfb2308da973aa667%7Ce3a7cef6ae1f480da1e82ce7bd85f50e%7C0%7C0%7C637988575396084636%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xyg%2Fx7iqBc2RBXNBwLq%2F8vuGZJyc4KEjwQHmZTu2GmU%3D&reserved=0] #LI-PG1

The Advisor will lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements while managing the month-end corporate accounting process. They will also provide expert support to stakeholders and coordinate annual audits to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Accounting and a CPA designation with at least six years of relevant experience in the financial or asset management industry. Strong proficiency in IFRS and the ability to work in both English and French are essential for this role.

• Comprehensive group insurance plans • Competitive pension plans • Virtual healthcare services • Wellness programs • Gender-inclusive paid family leave • Family-building support • Vacation days • Career development

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Corporate accounting
• IFRS
• Financial statements
• Audit coordination
• General ledger
• Analytical skills
• Leadership
• Communication
• Bilingualism
• Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics
• Dynamics AX
• Tax accounting
• Internal controls
• Asset management

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week