Financial Reporting Officer

About the role

State Street Global Services (SSGS) is looking for a Financial Reporting Officer in Toronto. You will join a team that helps asset owners and managers with financial tools such as custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, including services for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate. The role suits people who enjoy accounting for complex investment transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• 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 conversion of new clients, and evaluate staffing needs
• Develop internal training classes with the training liaison and complete other special projects

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
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and growth

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