Reporting to the Vice President, Investment Accounting, the Director, Investment Accounting will play a critical leadership, controllership and reporting role. The Director will lead a team responsible for high‑quality and timely execution of monthly accounting and general ledger close, semi‑annual financial reporting to Corporate Finance, legal entity management and reporting to key stakeholders. The role ensures the accuracy, integrity and transparency of investment‑related financial information, compliance with accounting standards and the effectiveness of financial controls and processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead accurate and timely end‑to‑end delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounting and reporting, including chart of account maintenance across different systems.
- Review financial statements and note disclosures, ensuring compliance with accounting standards across a variety of GAAPs (e.g., IFRS, ASPE, US, UK), regulatory requirements and completeness and accuracy of financial data.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practices; assess their impact on OMERS investment finance activities.
- Develop, implement and maintain standardized accounting procedures, robust financial controls, processes and systems to ensure data integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement of processes, including new platform adoption, focused on efficiency, automation initiatives and resiliency of future state.
- Mentor, develop and manage Investment Accounting team members, fostering a high‑performance, high‑accountability culture while supporting career growth.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Finance peers (Tax, Performance and Management Reporting, Corporate Finance, Valuations, Investment Operations) as well as with connected stakeholders across OMERS.
- Coordinate and liaise with internal and external auditors for fieldwork, accounting, reporting and internal control matters.
- Use appropriate judgment in dealing with issues and requests,



demonstrating the ability to effectively prioritize work, balance resource requirements and determine solutions.
- Other contributions as the team may need and as opportunities arise.

Required Capabilities and Experience

- Technical depth in investment accounting, financial reporting and accounting standards.
- Strategic orientation with a track record of leading change, innovation and process transformation.
- Ability to lead, develop and inspire high‑performing teams and build organisational capability.
- Strong enterprise partnership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.

Preferred Capabilities and Experience

- 10+ years’ relevant experience in progressive financial reporting and/or investment accounting roles.
- Post‑secondary degree in business, accounting or finance with a CPA designation.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, fair value measurement and regulatory reporting relevant to pension funds and investment organisations.
- Strong business acumen and practical application skills.
- Experience with the processes of financial accounting and reporting in a multi‑business, international, complex enterprise.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and deliver new/cutting-edge improvements to financial processes.
- Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing audit processes and working with external auditors.
- Proven leadership skills, with experience building and managing high‑performing teams.
- Experience and technical proficiency with eFront, Aladdin, Oracle and Workiva would be an asset.
- Demonstrated people‑first focus, sense of urgency, optimism, results‑orientation, adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Director, Investment Accounting (Toronto)
🏢 OMERS / Oxford Properties Group
📍 Toronto