Senior Accountant

Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Inc (MIMTA) invests in timberland and agricultural land on behalf of its clients. The Client Reporting Group is responsible for the preparation of client financial reports in accordance with US GAAP, maintenance of systems and accounting records, client general ledgers, internal and external financial reporting, FASB accounting compliance, tax and REIT compliance, financial statement audit coordination, GIPS performance measurement compliance, cash management, customer service, supporting other business units on projects, and the establishment, review and adherence to internal controls.

Position Responsibilities:

• Preparation of quarterly client financial statements and audited year-end financial statements

• Calculation of client advisory fees and performance returns

• Analyze operating cash requirements; calculate and propose cash distributions; prepare and communicate capital contribution requests and distribution notifications to investors

• Preparation of journal entries, monthly and quarterly reconciliations, and analysis of various general ledger accounts

• Preparation of quarterly and year-end audit and tax schedules, quarterly income tax accruals for taxable entities, quarterly REIT asset and income tests

• Respond to recurring investor requests and ad-hoc reports for investors as needed

• Assist in annual Sarbanes-Oxley walkthrough and compliance testing

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience

• University degree in accounting or equivalent experience

• Investment accounting experience

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with high proficiency in Excel

• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

• Capacity to meet timelines and handle multiple tasks within a growing company in a fast-paced setting

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision after sufficient training

Preferred Qualifications:

• IFRS reporting experience a plus and tax experience a plus, including US GAAP ASC 740

• Familiarity with partnership and real estate investment accounting and tax principles, including REIT concepts considered a plus

• Experience with Essbase, Great Plains or Prophix considered a plus

• Tax or audit public accounting experience with CPA license considered a plus

• Familiarity with partnership and real estate investment accounting and tax principles, including REIT concepts

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see

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