Fund Reporting Manager - Toronto, Canada - Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description

Who We Are:
At Fidelity, we've been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.

We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we're constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients.

As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you'll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day.

You'll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you'll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Role Overview:
The Fund Reporting Manager reports to the Director, Fund Treasury and is part of the Fund Oversight Division.

The Fund Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the production and review of financial reporting continuous disclosure documents for the Fidelity Funds & ETFs and their respective external audits and relevant compliance with regulatory requirements.

In addition, this role assists with overseeing the related French translation processes for the financial reporting and the annual Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) reporting engagement.

Responsibilities also include oversight of the applicable third-party service providers and leading and other speciality reporting matters.

What You Will Do:

Manage_
Oversight of Fund Financial Reporting_
Support and manage the oversight process governing the preparation and filing of Fund financial statements, management reports of fund performance & quarterly holdings reports, ensuring all regulatory filing deadlines have been met and comply with IFRS, NI and NI where applicable.
Participate and prepare materials to be presented in Fund Audit Committee on all related audit and regulatory matters
Conduct annual Due Diligence visits to service providers; travel may be required
Stay abreast of developments in regulations and reporting standards to ensure Fund disclosure compliance
Manage_
Oversight of Specialty Reporting_
Support and manage the oversight of the Funds' annual PFIC reporting projects, ensuring external business partners are working together collaboratively and effectively to meet the internal engagement deadlines
Maintain close contact with business leads and key personnel at the fund administrators and external tax advisors; log all meetings, discussion items, and track all issues and major deliverables of service provider
Maintain close working relationships with internal business partners contributing to the success of the special reporting deliverables and facilitating communications of complex matters in a simplified way
Other Fund and Vendor Oversight Responsibilities_
Act as key support to the Director, Fund Treasury assisting with special projects related to changes in audit requirements, vendor operations and/or regulatory governance. May include digitization and automation initiatives, process improvement review and implementation, and coordination of special audit engagements.
Participate and lead in cross training on key fund reporting functions and provide back up support as necessary.

What We're Looking For:

University Degree, preferably with a focus on Finance or Accounting or relevant experience
5+ Years of relevant experience; managerial experience is an asset
Strong knowledge of the Canadian and global investment industry, including NI 81102, NI and IFRS.
Firm knowledge of fund accounting, fund reporting and the operational aspects of mutual funds.
Accounting designation (CPA, CA) or equivalent is required
In possession of, or working toward, post graduate designation (MBA, CFA, CBV) is an asset

Expertise Your Bring

You are a highly driven accounting professional with an eye for detail who is looking for a cross functional experience not limited to financial reporting
You are proactive and continuously assess your surroundings to identify issues and areas where modifications to existing processes might be recommended or required
You are an exceptional communicator who excels at communicating difficult information in the simplest of terms possible
You excel at presenting information both orally and through written presentations
You are a team player who finds common ground and solutions that are in the best interest of Fidelity and our investors
You are motivated by collaboration, process efficiency and commitment to excellence
Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings._

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or