Manager, Business Process, Investment Accounting & Reporting

Why you’ll love working here:

• high-performance, people-focused culture

• our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth

• membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

• competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).

• optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

• yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Process, Investment Accounting & Reporting (IA&R), the Manager, Business Process is responsible for supporting the design, implementation and continuous improvement of accounting processes and technology solutions that enable accurate accounting and reporting of HOOPP’s capital market investments. The incumbent combines strong technical accounting knowledge with business process expertise to execute strategic initiatives, support implementation of new investment products and accounting requirements, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.  Working closely with Investment Management, Information Technology, Risk, Legal Services and other Finance teams, the Manager acts as a subject matter expert on investment accounting processes and contributes to cross-functional initiatives that address business requirements through implementation and post-production support. 

This is a hands-on-role that balances project leadership with execution. The Manager contributes actively to various workstreams and influences stakeholders in an expert-level, individual contributor role.

What you will do:

• Identify, assess and execute process improvement opportunities that enhance the efficiency, accuracy and scalability of IA&R processes. Collaborate with other IA&R team members and business partners to develop solutions and alignment with stakeholders impacted.

• Document current and future-state business processes, recommend improvements, and support implementation of automation and workflow enhancements.

• Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify opportunities for further optimization and continuous improvement.

• Support the implementation of accounting and reporting requirements for new investment products, investment strategies and regulatory or accounting changes.

• Assist the Senior Manager, Business Process in analyzing investment lifecycle events for new investment products and ensure accounting processes appropriately reflect applicable accounting standards (ASPE and relevant IFRS).

• Collaborate with IT and other Business Solutions teams to translate business requirements into functional system solutions.

• Coordinate and execute user acceptance testing (UAT), validate test results, and document and support issue resolution prior to production deployment.

• Participate in investment accounting system enhancements and annual SimCorp Dimension upgrades, including impact assessments, testing, issue resolution and operational readiness activities.

• Research accounting and operational issues, prepare recommendations and escalate complex matters to the Senior Manager, Business Process as appropriate.

• Lead the development of business requirements, process maps, operating procedures and accounting treatment documentation for new initiatives and process changes to ensure that they are current and up to date.

• Provide day-to-day business process guidance and support for the IA&R team.

• Contribute on assigned project workstreams and support the Senior Manager, Business Process on activities across Finance, Investment Management, IT and external vendors. Identify and escalate project risks and issues on a timely basis.

• Build effective working relationships with business partners and represent IA&R in cross-functional meetings and projects.

• Support change management activities including communication, documentation, training materials and knowledge transfer.

• Contribute to departmental planning by identifying risks, dependencies and opportunities for continuous improvement.

What you bring:

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Copilot)

• Proficiency using SimCorp Dimension (SCD)

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards relating to investments by a pension plan (ASPE and relevant IFRS), particularly with respect to financial instruments (including derivatives and marketable securities)

• Excellent leadership skills and ability to manage projects and collaborate in cross-functional initiatives

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently and collaboratively gather, formulate and analyze information to support recommendations to senior management

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness is very important

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to manage conflicting priorities efficiently

• A proven team player, proactive and independent

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• University degree in Business or related discipline

• CPA designation

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in an accounting role within the financial services sector

HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position. These tools support our recruitment process but do not replace human judgment and decision-making.