Senior Analyst

Job Responsibility: Why join us? Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story. At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst to join our Finance team in Toronto. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for supporting activities related to financial reporting for the Private Markets division. You will provide strong technical accounting knowledge (ASPE/IFRS) and analysis to the finance teams. You are responsible for maintaining data integrity and helping establish efficiency and improvement of processes. We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 3+ days per week. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for: Preparing/Review and support of monthly accounting entries and account reconciliations Preparing annual/quarterly financial statements as required Detailed analysis of balance sheet and income statement monthly and quarterly account activity Identifying, interpreting and analysis of accounting risks and issues Assisting in preparation of reports for various regulatory bodies Participating in the development of new and improved procedures Assisting/leading with full cycle year end audits Acting as a business partner to the investment professionals by providing guidance on coding of invoices and analysis of year-over-year variances Liaising with external auditors, focused on inquiries and technical accounting issues impacting the supported portion of the business Liaising with internal accounting groups to ensure consistent treatment of similar items/issues Preparing accruals, monthly reconciliations, and management reports Assisting with various tax filings for entities domiciled in Canada and the US Creating schedules and reports to analyze corporate expenses using advanced Excel skills Participating in ad-hoc financial systems related projects All other duties as assigned from time to time Providing supervision/coaching to Analyst To succeed in this role, you have: CPA designation Firm acquired audit experience - preferably big four Effective communication skills (written & verbal) Customer service oriented Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls Expertise in Microsoft Office tools - specifically Excel Strong research and analysis skills Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently Excellent organization skills Strong attention to detail Ability to manage competing priorities Ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve processes Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across multiple levels within the organization Ability to work independently and as part of a team #LI-HYBRID Our story: Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children's aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe - serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate. OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.