Review and oversee the preparation of financial statements and disclosures for a number of subsidiaries and lead special projects and align with monthly/quarterly reporting requirements
Provide prompt and accurate service to setup and evaluate the financial reporting implications of new products and initiatives
Revenue for Private Markets responsibilities including review/approval of wire requests for routine and non-routine intercompany payments and third-party transactions
Review and prepare journal entries from Partner Capital Account Statements (PCAPs) for private market general partners and limited partners
Implement controls and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Maintain the centralized process for all inputs and outputs of carried interest revenue and its associated compensation expense for all private market asset classes
Liaise with individual private market asset teams to understand and incorporate waterfall calculation requirements into new processes
Conduct review of compliance of carried interest waterfall calculations in accordance with the provisions of the respective LPA and GP Agreements and perform testing of carried interest payouts annually or as required
Work independently or with management to identify complex operational business issues and develop solutions
Develop solutions to automate existing manual processes within Global WAM and automate financial statements to enhance reporting efficiencies
Prepare/Review memos and supporting documentation for accounting policy changes and dividend projections and communicate to collaborators
Support external audits and prepare documentation as required
Develop junior team members through close mentoring and appropriate delegation of work to expand knowledge and capabilities
Requirements
University Degree in Business or equivalent
CPA designation
5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial services and/or consulting firm
Experience in the public and private investment management industry reporting would be an asset
Highly organized and capable of meeting tight deadlines, balancing multiple tasks, and adapting to last-minute changes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Energetic and proactive, able to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools, including Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Versed in IFRS and US GAAP (preferred)
Experience with financial reporting tools such as Infor/Lawson, Oracle Smart View, accounting units (1Stop, 1Exp, EPO, 1KFM) and cost centers (preferred)
Experience with private markets accounting, carried interest and waterfall calculations
Benefits
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
Financial education and counseling resources
Opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
Generous paid time off program in Canada including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Full range of statutory leaves of absence
Flexible environment and hybrid working arrangement
Professional development opportunities and career growth
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