Director of Accounting Policy

1 month ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada PSP Investments Full time
About PSP Investments

PSP Investments is a leading investment management company that fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. We encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, and contribute to the success of our organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Director, Accounting Policies to join our team. As a key member of our Accounting Policies Group, you will be responsible for reviewing, researching, and documenting new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and presenting to Senior Director for implementation. You will also guide, coordinate, and supervise the work performed by team members and external advisors in the performance of their accounting policy analyses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and document new IFRS and present to Senior Director for implementation
  • Guide and coordinate the work of team members and external advisors in accounting policy analyses
  • Oversee and provide training activities to internal clients on relevant accounting topics
  • Manage technical quarterly and annual reviews of PSP's financial statements for compliance with applicable accounting standards
  • Lead external financial reporting related to the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) and draft all related documents
  • Analyze and review complex investment transactions and determine the appropriate accounting treatment
  • Act as PSP's in-house expert in accounting reporting
  • Manage and address ad hoc requests from business units while ensuring an integral understanding of operational needs
  • Present findings to internal clients and/or senior management on the impact of changes in accounting standards, investment transactions, or business unit issue analyses
  • Lead and/or present the Accounting Policies Group's view in technical discussions with internal or external auditors
  • Design and maintain accounting and reporting processes to ensure effective use of team resources
Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, specifically those pertaining to financial instruments and fair value
  • Proven experience in drafting notes to financial statements and other external management reporting
  • Proven ability to learn and grasp complex technical information in a reasonable timeframe
  • Initiative and resourcefulness in proposing solutions to various accounting issues
  • Drive and focus on results with a client-oriented mindset
  • Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy
  • Effective communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate complex accounting information to a non-technical audience
  • Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research
  • Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis, and documentation
  • Ability to work collaboratively and cultivate meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Eagerness to learn, ideate, and innovate
  • Drive to pursue excellence and challenge the status quo to seek out alternative perspectives
  • Open-mindedness and active listening skills
  • A respect for differences of opinion and an inclusive mindset
What We Offer
  • Investment in career development
  • Comprehensive group insurance plans
  • Competitive pension plans
  • Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
  • Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy
  • Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
  • A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

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