Senior Accountant, Infrastructure

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Senior Accountant, Infrastructure for an existing vacancy on our Infrastructure Accounting team.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance of a portfolio of legal entities that hold infrastructure investments and/or assets at various stages of development, from construction through to operations. The financial statements are prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE). Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in-office and remote working days throughout the week.

What You Will Do

• Manage full cycle accounting for various Infrastructure projects (solar, hydro, etc.) including but not limited to:
  • Preparing and posting general journal entries
  • Performing month-end reconciliations
  • Preparing quarterly financial statement packages
• Prepare audited financial statements inclusive of full note disclosures, and supporting audit working papers
• Analyze financial results, identify significant variances and trends, and provide insights to support financial reporting and decision-making
• Support Treasury activities, including cash projections, bank reconciliations, wire payments, investor distributions and coordination with banks and lenders
• Work closely with Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure Asset Management team and the Accounts Payable Clerk to ensure timely approval and payment of invoices
• Prepare, file and manage monthly HST returns and remittances
• Support debt compliance requirements, including preparing monthly and quarterly compliance certificates, calculating debt service coverage ratios (DSCR), and liaising with lenders and trustees to ensure compliance with applicable credit agreements and trust indentures.
• Support tax reporting and compliance, including preparing tax working papers, coordinating with internal and external tax advisors, and assisting with T5013 partnership and T2 corporate income tax returns. Experience with TaxPrep is considered an asset
• Liaise with external auditors and respond to information requests from external investors and other stakeholders, as required
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes through automation, AI and other technology solutions, with a focus on enhancing efficiency, accuracy and scalability
• Assist the Controller, Infrastructure Projects with transitioning the financial reporting, accounting and tax compliance functions for newly acquired projects, as require

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or something simlar.
• CPA designation, or recent completion of the CPA program.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in the infrastructure or renewable energy sector is considered an asset.
• Exposure to IFRS and ASPE reporting is preferred.
• Experience preparing financial statements, maintaining accounting records and general ledgers, supporting tax filings, and applying accounting policies and procedures is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience liaising with external parties such as vendors, lenders, banking contacts, and external auditors.
• Self-motivated, with demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.

The expected base salary range for this position is $76,000–$114,000. The midpoint represents our general market target for a fully qualified and experienced individual performing the role. Actual starting salary may fall below or above the midpoint depending on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications, as well as internal equity considerations. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

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What We Offer
At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we’re "invested in our greatest asset, you". Our shared goals reflect what matters most to our people:

• Your community: we foster belonging through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility. Enjoy social events, volunteering and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Our flexible work practices are designed to support work-life balance and provide employees with flexibility in where and how they work
• Your growth: we prioritize your development with meaningful work, continuous learning budgets, paid study days and support for professional designations.
• Recognizing you: your contributions are rewarded with competitive total compensation, retirement savings support, wellness credits, enhanced parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact [email protected] if you require accommodation.

AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.