Hedge Funds

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group provides investment management services to individuals, advisors, pension plans, institutional investors and foundations. As Canada’s only multi-boutique asset management firm, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is uniquely focused on creating the conditions for success for its clients, partners and employees. The firm has offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal and through its affiliated investment managers is responsible for the investment of approximately $39 billion in financial assets.

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Toronto Fund Accounting team.

Job Description

• Calculating and reporting net asset valuations (NAV) for an assigned group of investment funds, including multi-series, on a monthly basis or at interim dates as required
• Preparing quarterly, semi-annual, and annual fund financial statements and notes in accordance with GAAP
• Preparing the semi-annual and annual Management Report of Fund Performance (MRFP)
• Maintaining the accounting records and general ledger for certain funds

  Determination of management fees and performance incentive amounts for certain funds

• Reviewing, updating, and processing transactions related to income receipts and expense payments
• Reconciling bank statements and projecting the cash portion of certain funds for transmission to portfolio managers
• Reconciling outstanding fund units against the external custodian or internal back office records
• Working with custodians or back office to resolve fund accounting issues quickly and efficiently
• Working with external auditors in connection with the review and audit of the investment products
• Preparing monthly and year-end tax distribution calculations for assigned funds

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Candidate Profile

• 3 to 5 years of fund accounting experience, including financial statement preparation and knowledge of financial reporting for investment funds; fund accounting experience for real estate investments is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to translate NAV analysis into financial statements
  Good understanding of fund accounting reporting requirements and regulations including NI 81-106
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to think logically and problem solve effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure; dealing with changes and interruptions while maintaining strict deadlines
• Undergraduate degree/diploma (preferably in accounting or finance);CGA designation is an asset

Contact Information:

To apply for this position, email your cover letter and resume to careers@cclgroup.com. Please quote, “Financial Analyst, Fund Accounting,” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants in advance, but only those candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.