Financial Reporting Officer

About the role

State Street Global Services is looking for a Financial Reporting Officer in Toronto who enjoys accounting for complex investment transactions and structures in a fast-paced environment. The role sits within the Financial Reporting team of State Street Global Services, which provides asset owners and managers with financial tools such as custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and manage the daily workflow of one or more client relationships and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of financial statements and related regulatory filings for each client.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements, and set clear client expectations.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and ensure personnel are properly selected, trained and evaluated.
• Make sure controls and procedures are followed and recommend changes.
• Facilitate the start-up of new funds and the conversion of new clients, and evaluate staffing needs.
• Develop internal training classes with the training liaison and complete other special projects.
• Stay informed of regulatory and reporting requirement changes and industry developments.

Required profile

• Minimum university degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, etc.).
• 6+ years of experience; experience in the financial services industry preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) is a plus.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, decisive, ambitious and energetic, with a can-do attitude and self-motivation.

Salary range: $67,000 - $109,750 per year for the primary location.