Fund Reporting Manager

Job Description

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
- You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement._

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 (Business Title: Fund Treasury 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 specialty 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 81-106 and NI 81-102 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 equivalent experience- 5+ Years of relevant experience; managerial experience is an asset- Strong knowledge of the Canadian and global investment industry, including NI 81-102, NI 81-106 and IFRS.- Firm knowledge of fund accounting, fund reporting and the operational aspects of mutual funds.- Accounting designation (CPA, CA) or post-graduate designation (MBA, CFA, CBV) equivalent is required

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

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:
- Flexible working arrangements - hybrid options- Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your