Senior Accountant, Fund Management

Who Are We?

At CMLS Financial, we strike a unique balance: the financial strength of a 50-year industry leader with the energy of a dynamic, fast-paced firm.

• Growth & Exposure: With over $45 billion in assets under administration, our "booming" business means you gain high-level exposure and real opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive Culture: We are professional yet enjoyable. We provide a challenging environment supported by a team that wants you to succeed.
• National Reach: Work with Canada’s most prominent banks, investment managers, and pension funds from a platform with offices coast to coast.

As our investment vehicles grow in complexity, we need a Senior Accountant who wants to do more than just follow a checklist. You will own the day-to-day operations for the CMLS Mortgage Fund, serving as the technical expert for a $250M+ portfolio while identifying ways to sharpen our workflows as the fund continues to scale.

Where You’ll Make An Impact:

• Lead the Fund Lifecycle: Take full ownership of the monthly accounting cycle for the CMLS Mortgage Fund, including NAV calculations, investor distributions, and management fee tracking.
• Fiduciary Stewardship: Manage high-stakes regulatory filings and external client reporting, ensuring the fund maintains its status and adheres to all compliance standards for public money.
• Investment Management: Oversee the flow of funds through Fundserv and direct intermediaries, applying specific mutual fund trust logic to every transaction.
• CAML Corporate Reporting: Drive the financial reporting for CMLS Asset Management, providing senior leadership with accurate cash flow forecasts and AUM-based earnings analysis.
• Audit Leadership: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and investor due diligence, ensuring all documentation is verified and audit-ready.

What We Value:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• • While a CPA designation is preferred, we welcome candidates who are actively pursuing their certification.
• Four (4) years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong preference for experience in fund management, real estate, or financial services.
• You don't just flag a problem; you stay with it until the numbers balance and the stakeholders have the answers they need.
• A team player who loves sharing knowledge and brainstorming, but possesses the discipline to own your commitments and the ability to deliver results independently.
• You possess a natural instinct for identifying inconsistencies in complex datasets and the persistence to investigate the "why" behind the numbers.
• You are tech-savvy and comfortable with Microsoft Excel and navigating accounting ERP systems, with prior experience in Microsoft Business Central being an asset.

Supporting Your Life at CMLS:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive insurance (Drug, Vision, Dental) & Health and Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Mental Support: 24/7 unlimited access to telemedicine, EAP, and mental health services for you and your family.
• Time Off: 4 weeks paid vacation, plus personal/sick days and all statutory holidays.
• Future Planning: RRSP Matching Program to help you build long-term wealth.
• Family Support: Robust Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up programs.
• Professional Growth: Education reimbursement, mentoring, and continuous training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CMLS Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcomed applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, women, and members of visible minorities and LGBTQ2+ communities.

Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Ready to Join Us?

We value your interest in CMLS Financial. We review applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. While we thank all applicants for their time, please note that we will only contact those selected for an interview.

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