Senior Lead, Investment Accounting

Fednav, headquartered in Montreal, is the largest international dry bulk shipping group in Canada engaged in worldwide ocean transportation. Fednav has five international offices established on four continents. Founded in 1944, we are a driven, innovative, and respected organization committed to our employees and customers.

 

Reporting to the Controller, Senior Lead, Investment Accounting is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial information for the family office and related entities. This role owns the accounting cycle, coordinates month-end and year-end close activities, and supports the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and analyses.

Beyond technical accounting responsibilities, the successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner by providing financial insights, identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, strengthening internal controls, and leading process improvement initiatives. This position requires a hands-on professional who is equally comfortable managing accounting details and contributing to strategic discussions.

Position: Senior Lead, Investment Accounting
Location: Montreal, Quebec, hybrid
Duration: Permanent, Full-time

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations :

• Lead and oversee the full accounting cycle for family office entities. 
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate unusual variances and trends.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other professional service providers.

Management Reporting & Financial Insights

• Prepare management reports and dashboards for family members, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Develop key performance indicators in collaboration with the investment team.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance and operational effectiveness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Process Improvement & Internal Controls
• Evaluate existing accounting and finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Actively lead initiatives to automate manual activities and improve efficiency.
• Design and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Improve documentation of key financial processes and workflows.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and optimization projects.
• Champion continuous improvement and best practices across finance operations.
• Assist with implementation of new technologies and reporting solutions.

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to accounting staff.
• Act as the lead project manager of the accounting team.
• Review work completed by team members and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented finance function.
• Act as backup to the Controller when required.

WHAT YOU BRING | THE PERSON

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting
• CPA designation is an asset
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar Accountant role involved with public equities, private equity, hedge funds and/or performance measurement. 
• Good understanding of investment products and accounting of investments, including private equity
• Strong ability and experience to identify and resolve accounting issues 
• Experience with process and accounting tools optimization
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Keen interest in financial markets
• Prior experience in an ERP implementation, is an asset.
• Please note that bilingualism is required due to our global offices and clients.

Core Skills:

• Data analytics experience and skills set
• Digital Transformation Mindset
• Natural leader
• Project management  
• Team player
• Proactivity
• Professionalism & confidentiality
• Problem solver

Only candidates who are currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Honesty, integrity, commitment to professional excellence, regard for employees and

corporate responsibility defines our values.

 

At Fednav, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and inspired to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates and strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience throughout the recruitment process. Should you need accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

 

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