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About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Investments Accounting and Reporting Specialist will oversee the financial reporting process for the $1.6 billion Retirement Fund, focusing on internal controls, financial statement preparation, treasury management, compliance, and management of the transaction reporting process for +27 separate investment accounts for the University Endowment and the Retirement Fund.

The Investments Accounting and Reporting Specialist must be familiar with financial systems and guide the office through the transition and implementation of technology improvements to streamline transactions and reporting. The Investments Accounting and Reporting Specialist will ensure processes are in place to ensure all reporting deadlines are met.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of accounting and numerical proficiency is essential for analyzing the reports from the trustee and investment managers, understanding issues relating thereto, resolving problems, preparing information for Departmental and Investment Committee use, and for filing with Canadian and U.S. government agencies (CRA, FSRA, IRS).
• A strong accounting background is required to work with the trustee and custodian’s electronic delivery systems to identify accounting templates and to manipulate available information where and when necessary to create new templates.
• In addition, the incumbent must have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Have the ability to work well under pressure, manage time effectively, and prioritize responsibilities; and, also have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Four year undergraduate degree
• Relevant investment certification (such as Financial Modeling Valuation Analyst, Canadian Securities Course, Certified Treasury Professional, or similar) or accounting designation (such as Chartered Professional Accountant).
• Six years of financial control and management reporting experience in a financial/investment management environment;

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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