We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
As an Advisor, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting, you’ll:
Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in English and French for PSPIB and each Plan Sponsor, guaranteeing the integrity and accuracy of all reported information
Manage the month-end corporate accounting process, including the review of journal entries such as accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets
Provide expert support and advice to internal and external stakeholders on matters related to corporate accounting and financial reporting
Coordinate and execute the annual co-audit with external auditors and the Office of the Auditor General
Maintain accurate accounting records and review financial statements for the employee pension plan, non-consolidated statements, and foreign entity statements for tax purposes
Review additional reports as required by Plan Sponsors, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Communications department, or other groups presenting financial information
Ensure robust controls are in place for the accounting and financial reporting cycle of PSPIB
Keep departmental procedures and processes documentation up to date
Participate in the implementation of new General Ledger systems or other continuous improvement projects as necessary
Contribute insights to new products, mandates, special transactions, and changes in accounting policies regarding financial reporting considerations
Bachelor of Accounting and Professional accounting designation (CPA) is essential
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, preferably for a large organization in the financial industry and/or asset management
Experience in a managerial role, an asset
Strong accounting background including solid experience in presenting consolidated and non-consolidated financial information in accordance with IFRS, ideally in the investment field (public/private investments)
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 would be an asset
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of financial information analysis, an asset
Attention to detail combined with strong analytical skills
Strong sense of planning and control
Team spirit and ability to develop positive relationships with peers
Able to thrive in a fast-moving environment with high tolerance for change
Strong sense of leadership and accountability for results
Bilingualism: English and French (Frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)
We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:
Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Competitive pension plans
Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
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- Bachelor of Accounting and Professional accounting designation (CPA)
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in finance or asset management
- Strong accounting background with experience in IFRS
- Experience in a managerial role
- Bilingualism in English and French
What We Do
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investment managers with $230.5 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2022. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds of the federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
