Funds Accounting Director (Montreal)

Funds Accounting Director (Montreal)

07 Aug
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National Bank of Canada
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Montreal

07 Aug

National Bank of Canada

Montreal

A career as a Director within Fund Accounting, under Investment Operations at National Bank, means acting as an operational leader responsible for delivering fund accounting activities, with a particular focus on ETFs and specialized operations .In this role, you are responsible for the direct management of a team of approximately 10 professionals, ensuring the quality, rigor, and efficiency of NAV production, while supporting a growing and evolving operational environment.You actively contribute to the evolution of practices, risk management, and the delivery of a high level of service to internal stakeholders and clients.Your RoleManage a team of approximately 10 professionals specialized in NAV production, ETFs, and complex operations, ensuring engagement, development, and performanceOversee daily NAV production activities for various types of funds, including ETFs and more complex structures, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and controls are respectedAct as an escalation point for operational issues, analyze complex situations, and implement sustainable solutionsDevelop and maintain a strong understanding of portfolios, ETF products, and operational specificities to properly support the team and decision-makingCollaborate closely with internal teams (transactions, taxation, financial statements, technology, product) and external partners to ensure operational consistency and robustnessContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, automation, and the strengthening of controls aligned with the sector's transformation objectivesParticipate in onboarding new clients and launching new ETF products or specialized mandatesYour TeamFund Accounting is a specialized and growing sector composed of complementary teams: NAV, Taxation & Distributions, Financial Statements, and ETF & Specialized Operations.You will be part of a collaborative and engaged management team focused on operational excellence, where rigor, accountability, and innovation are key priorities.RequirementsBachelor's degree in a related field (finance, accounting, or equivalent) and approximately 7 to 10 years of relevant experienceProven experience in team management, including engagement, coaching, and performance managementStrong knowledge of investment funds, including NAV production, with a solid understanding of ETFs and their operational complexitiesAbility to operate in a complex,



high-volume environment with tight deadlinesGood understanding of operational controls and risk managementStrong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholdersStrong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems in a structured and effective mannerComfort with technology environments and a keen interest in continuous improvement and automationYour RoleManage a team of approximately 10 professionals specialized in NAV production, ETFs, and complex operations, ensuring engagement, development, and performanceOversee daily NAV production activities for various types of funds, including ETFs and more complex structures, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and controls are respectedAct as an escalation point for operational issues, analyze complex situations, and implement sustainable solutionsDevelop and maintain a strong understanding of portfolios, ETF products, and operational specificities to properly support the team and decision-makingCollaborate closely with internal teams (transactions, taxation, financial statements, technology, product) and external partners to ensure operational consistency and robustnessContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, automation, and the strengthening of controls aligned with the sector's transformation objectivesParticipate in onboarding new clients and launching new ETF products or specialized mandatesYour TeamFund Accounting is a specialized and growing sector composed of complementary teams: NAV, Taxation & Distributions, Financial Statements, and ETF & Specialized Operations.You will be part of a collaborative and engaged management team focused on operational excellence, where rigor, accountability, and innovation are key priorities.RequirementsBachelor's degree in a related field (finance, accounting, or equivalent) and approximately 7 to 10 years of relevant experienceProven experience in team management, including engagement, coaching, and performance managementStrong knowledge of investment funds, including NAV production,



with a solid understanding of ETFs and their operational complexitiesAbility to operate in a complex, high-volume environment with tight deadlinesGood understanding of operational controls and risk managementStrong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholdersStrong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems in a structured and effective mannerComfort with technology environments and a keen interest in continuous improvement and automationLanguages: French, EnglishReason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.Required skills: Client-focused, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Diversity & Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Agility, Managerial Courage, Mobilization, Partner Development, Problem Solving, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategy Execution, Stress ManagementYour benefitsIn addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible advantages to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:Health and wellness program, including many optionsFlexible group insuranceGenerous pension planEmployee Share Ownership PlanEmployee and family assistance programPreferential banking servicesInvolvement in community initiativesTelemedicine serviceVirtual sleep clinicWe have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.Making a bold move in a people-first environmentWe're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people's lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?Join us! #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Funds Accounting Director (Montreal)
🏢 National Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal

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