State Street — Canada — Toronto

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Promoting a culture of excellence

With more than 29,530 employees across 29 countries, at State Street, our people are our greatest asset. We recognize that highly skilled, engaged and productive employees are essential to our success. Our company values reflect our commitment to employee engagement, Global Inclusion and corporate social responsibility — to help you build a fulfilling career. Around the world, we aim to be an employer of choice by offering competitive compensation and benefits, personal and professional development opportunities, and a work environment that promotes a diverse array of people, ideas and skills.

We’re a company that insists on, and rewards, performance excellence. We know our success hinges on attracting the best people to join us — people like you.

State Street supports flexible work arrangements where determined feasible, consistent with business and operational needs.  Subject to an individualized assessment of these considerations, roles may be identified as potentially suited for a flexible work arrangement.  Requests for a flexible work arrangement can be made upon hire.  All employees at State Street have the ability to request flexible work arrangements, with the final decision based solely on business discretion and subject to management approval.  More information is available   here .

We encourage you to explore the possibilities that a career at State Street can offer you.

State Street is committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Description

Responsible for preparing and analyzing interim and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant GAAP requirements for alternative investments (hedge, private equity, exchange, and real estate) funds.

1. Set up and maintain hard copy binders and electronic documentation for each respective fund during a given reporting cycle.

2. Ensure that all documentation used to calculate and support all financial statement disclosures is received and is accurate. Research, resolve or elevate issues as applicable.
3. Prepare interim and annual and financial statements:
4. Perform planning procedures in order to identify any issues prior to the commencement of the reporting cycle and work with applicable parties to resolve them.
5. Coordinate the receipt of reports, extracts and other information from internal and external parties.
6. Perform a review to ensure the general ledger balances agree to the supporting documentation, identifying issues and initiating the resolution of those issues with applicable parties.
7. Ensure the accuracy and reasonability of amounts disclosed in the financial statements by performing a thorough self-review.
8. Draft financial statements disclosures in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, or other applicable reporting standards.
9. Follow all best practices and internal control procedures regarding financial statements preparation and sign off on all required checklists.
10. Recommend and implement enhancements to procedures based on knowledge and experience obtained during preparation process.
11. Strictly adhere to production calendars and internal deadlines to ensure that deadlines are met and assignments are completed in a timely manner.
12. Coordinate the distribution of financial statements to both internal and external parties as well as provide relevant supporting documentation and calculations.
13. Coordinate the receipt of comments on financial statements drafts from both internal and external parties. Ensure the timely research, resolution and processing of comments.
14. Participate in business and operation transformational projects including automation. Assist in preparing and updating financial reporting training materials.

Qualifications

Education/Experience requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field. Related experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills – advanced knowledge of Microsoft office
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time / project management skills (ability to meet deadlines and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.)
• Attention to detail
• Reports to Financial Reporting Senior Specialist/Manager.

Job Opening ID

State Street Job ID: 92936

Location

Location: Toronto, Canada

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