05 Oct
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British Columbia Investment Management
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Toronto
05 Oct
British Columbia Investment Management
Toronto
About UsBritish Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.POSTING CLOSE DATEApril 9, 2026BCI is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting for a 20-month fixed term in our Victoria office.In this role, you will lead a high-performing team through a period of significant transformation-encompassing system upgrades, AI integration, and expanded reporting requirements including carbon footprint — while maintaining the rigour required to meet external audit and financial reporting deadlines. Success in this role requires deep IFRS technical expertise, demonstrated change management capability, and the leadership presence to guide teams through complexity with clarity and confidence.This 20-month fixed term opportunity includes all benefits available to permanent employees, such as participation in our defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental, vacation and wellness benefits.THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Valuations, the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting manages internal and external financial reporting deliverables of BCI’s investment portfolios, collaborates with teams across the organization to guide and resolve IFRS accounting issues, and prepares financial information for BCI’s Audit Committee and Board.The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, is responsible for pooled fund and program financial reporting, guiding and resolving accounting issues related to complex financial instruments including derivatives across all asset classes as well as leading the timely, complete, and accurate preparation of other internal and external financial reporting deliverables. The Senior Manager leads team members in continuous enhancements for current processes and procedures and implementing change management. The Senior Manager also leads projects within the branch or represents the branch in cross-functional corporate or departmental projects and works closely with investment, risk, valuations and investment accounting teams across the organization.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHThe Finance department is part of BCI Operations and is responsible for investment and corporate accounting, valuations, as well as financial statements and financial reporting to our clients. The team also leads BCI’s budgeting process, finance client engagement, finance operations, investment performance and analytics, procurement, tax structuring and tax compliance. Working with our internal business partners, auditors,
and external advisors, the Finance department strives to be a trusted advisor to our internal and external clients by providing timely, accurate, and relevant financial information and analysis.Financial Reporting & Valuations is made up of two teams, Financial Reporting and Valuations who combined are responsible for the daily price verification for Fixed Income and Public Equity securities as well as the quarterly and year-end valuation processes for BCI’s private market investment portfolio, including Private Equity, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources, and Private Credit. The branch also resolves IFRS accounting and valuation issues across all asset classes, prepares annual financial statements for BCI programs, pooled funds, and Combined Funds, and reports and presents financial and valuation information to BCI’s Valuation Committee and Board and Board-related committees.WHAT YOU BRINGA professional accounting designation (CPA or international equivalent)8+ years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience, with progressive management responsibilities in team management including change, resource, and performance managementIn depth exposure to IFRS, specifically IFRS 9, Financial Instruments and IFRS 13, Fair Value MeasurementGood conceptual and technical understanding of securities markets, products, and structuresExcellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with strong attention to detailExcellent business writing, communication and complex solutioning for multiple stakeholders with a service mindsetStrategic and proactive, with strong critical thinking skills to analyze problems and tackle challenges in innovative waysInitiative, inquisitiveness, and drive to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines within a teamExperience interacting with senior management and external advisors / auditorsDemonstrated experience with process automation and continuous improvementPreferredCompletion or pursuing CFA, CAIA or similarPrior audit experience specializing in IFRS audit engagementsFamiliarity and experience with Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials ("PCAF") standard and/or IFRS sustainability standards: IFRS S1 and IFRS S2Direct financial reporting experience in an investment manager environmentExperience with Power BI or other data analytics and visualization toolsExperience with WorkivaWHAT YOU WILL DOManage timely and accurate delivery of external financial reporting, including pooled fund and program level financial statements, ESG, and other investment financial information for internal and external stakeholdersLeads all aspects of team management including change management, performance development, coaching,
and career growth, while supporting recruitment and onboarding to build a high-performing, engaged teamProactively manages competing priorities with the Senior Director, providing timely escalation of issues and progress updatesLeads external auditor engagements, including responding to auditor queries, providing applicable supporting audit evidence, and coordinating audit readiness across functionsMotivates and empowers a team of professionals to complete work effectively and efficiently, while modeling and fostering a culture of continuous improvementResearches current and evolving accounting standards, recommends policy changes and revised disclosures, and ensures financial statements and financial information comply with IFRSChampions the adoption and continuous improvement of financial reporting systems and tools, including Workiva and AI-enabled automation, to drive operational efficiency and scalability across the reporting function, with process documentation supporting internal controls over financial reportingMaintains in-depth knowledge of clients and asset classes including investment objectives, reporting requirements, investment processes, instruments and structuresMaintains in-depth knowledge of finance concepts, procedures, reporting and the end-to-end processes and technologies that support the finance functionDevelops, maintains and continuously improves financial solutions and processes aligned to client and asset class objectivesTransforms complex financial data into actionable business intelligence through integrated quantitative and qualitative analysis for clients and asset classesIdentifies and addresses risks, ensuring all reporting and processes meet the audit and internal control framework and adhere to compliance and risk management best practicesCultivates a peer network to resolve industry-wide financial reporting issues and stay current on emerging practicesEvaluates the financial reporting impact of new derivative products, complex instruments, and corporate initiatives, providing recommendations and required financial informationActively participates in Finance and/or multi-department initiatives with a focus on building relationships, talent development and innovationCollaborates with the ESG team to report on BCI’s portfolio carbon footprint and associated disclosures. Acts as the Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Valuations in their absenceWHERE YOU WILL WORKThis role will be based in our office in Victoria, BC.SALARY RANGEThe annualized base salary range for this role is CAD $124,000 -$155,000.Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undergo a criminal record search, education and designation verification; to provide a declaration of no previous or current criminal status; and to comply with our corporate Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.Interested in joining our team and want to learn of other career opportunities with BCI? Create a profile and sign up for job alerts at: https://bci.Wd10.Myworkdayjobs.Com/BCI_Careers#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Senior Manager, Financial Reporting (20-Month Fixed Term) - C$124,000 - C$155,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 British Columbia Investment Management
📍 Toronto