Who we are:
Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services. We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions.
We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, bespoke solutions. Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking. We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices.
Come be a part of our Canadian success story and help deliver superior experiences for our clients. At CG, we recognize that diversity across our business strengthens our client relationships and enables more innovative solutions. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. CG provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodation throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.
Our Canadian operation, Canaccord Genuity Corp., is currently looking for a motivated self-starter with superior accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, to join our Finance team in Toronto. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Strategy and Financial Analysis.
Responsibilities
- Manage, facilitate and coordinate specialized projects relating to strategic planning and financial analysis, management reporting, and public reporting.
- Work closely with senior management and business unit heads to provide financial insight and reports in connection with special projects and ad-hoc analysis.
- Prepare monthly operating reports for management including development and analysis of performance metrics and review of budget variances.
- Develop and maintain analytical reports/dashboard using Power BI/Power Query.
- Manage the corporate cost allocation model and analyze its impact on the business units.
- Review and analysis of monthly/quarterly P&L and Balance Sheet and providing commentaries.
- Perform & review various account reconciliations and posting accounting entries.
- Prepare and maintain group budgets, forecasts, capital plans and cash flow projections.
- Complete reports and projects in accordance with established policies and guidelines accurately, timely and efficiently.
- Proactively seek continuous enhancement in internal controls over financial transactions, management and financial reporting.
- Be a key asset within the Finance team, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Power BI and various systems and applications.
- Work closely with IT, Risk, Operations, Legal, HR and other support service functions.
- Ad-hoc analysis and support as requested by management.
Skills & Qualifications
- Recognized accounting designation with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a finance role in a large organization.
- Experience in a Finance/Accounting role at a broker-dealer firm will be preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Power BI skills are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- An effective ability to collect, organize, analyze and circulate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact independently and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated with a focus on driving results and strong sense of accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and utilize resources provided, autonomously.
- Experience with Dataphile accounting software is an asset.
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All applications will be held in strict confidence.
In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding.
