Accountant, Corporate Accounting

About Letko, Brosseau & Associates

Letko, Brosseau & Associés compte parmi les principaux gestionnaires de placements mondiaux indépendants du Canada. Fondée en 1987, la société offre une gamme diversifiée de solutions de placement à une clientèle canadienne et internationale. Nous croyons que notre vision des affaires jumelée à une approche de recherche fondamentale, une culture reposant sur des bases éthiques solides et un engagement fiduciaire prioritaire envers nos clients expliquent notre croissance et notre réussite à long terme. Par des interventions actives et soutenues auprès des sociétés dans lesquelles nous investissons, nous tâchons de contribuer à des changements positifs tout en procurant un rendement élevé à nos clients.

Letko, Brosseau & Associates is one of Canada’s leading independent global investment managers. Founded in 1987, the firm offers a diverse set of investment solutions to a domestic and international customer base. We believe our business-minded, fundamental research approach, strong ethical culture and client-first fiduciary commitment have been key to our long-term growth and success. Through ongoing, active engagement with the companies we invest in, we seek to contribute to positive change, while earning superior returns for our clients.

Job Title: Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Letko, Brosseau & Associés est à la recherche de personnes qualifiées pour postuler au poste de Comptable corporatif. Le comptable corporatif assiste l’équipe de comptabilité corporative dans l’ensemble des activités dont elle est responsable : comptes payables, dossiers administratifs, préparation des budgets, préparation des états financiers de la firme ainsi que ceux des fonds communs gérés par celle-ci, des audits annuels de Letko Brosseau et Associés et des fonds, documentation des procédures et amélioration continue des processus. Le comptable corporatif peut aussi assister l’équipe de comptabilité des Fonds de façon régulière ou sporadique.

We are looking for qualified individuals to apply for the role of Accountant, Corporate Accounting. The Corporate Accountant assists the Corporate Accounting team in all the activities for which it is responsible: accounts payable, administrative files, preparation of budgets, preparation of the firm's financial statements as well as those of the mutual funds, annual audits of Letko Brosseau and Associates and the funds, documentation of procedures and continuous improvement of processes. The Corporate Accountant can also assist the Fonds' accounting team on a regular or sporadic basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow analysis.
• Maintain and analysis of documents and responsible for communications related to employee expenses (weekly, quarterly report, rates, templates, etc.).
• Ensure the preparation and filing of various legal and administrative documents related to the firm's operations (e.g., the 1% Training Act, the GST/QST Report of the firm and the Letko Brosseau Mutual Funds and the Report on payroll deductions).
• Participate in the preparation of the quarterly consolidated budget.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the firm and its affiliated companies.
• Assist in the preparation of the half-year and annual financial statements of Letko Brosseau Funds.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit file of Letko Brossseau & Ass. and Funds.
• Assist in documenting the procedures of the corporate accounting team.
• Work on the continuous improvement of the firm's accounting practices.
• Various recurring tasks related to the Letko Brosseau Funds' accounting (reconciliations, etc.).

Required Profile

• University certificate in accounting.
• 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in the Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent command of French and English, both oral and written.
• Frequent communications with employees in Canada.
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards.

The ideal candidate is/has:

• Strong analytical skills and keen observational skills.
• Ease of working with numbers: handles figures with precision, ensuring flawless consistency across all reports and analyses.
• Autonomy, initiative and a strong sense of responsibility: takes full ownership for his/her files and proactively proposes solutions to the challenges encountered.
• Rigor, commitment to excellence and meticulousness: pays close attention to details, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information produced.
• Team Spirit & Collaboration: Demonstrates a natural inclination towards collaboration and actively contributes to collective success by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues during peak periods.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities; demonstrates an ability to orchestrate multiple files simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality: Exercise impeccable judgment and professionalism in handling sensitive information, whether related to clients, the firm or colleagues.
• Integrity and impeccable professional ethics.
• Positive attitude and resilience: maintains a solution-oriented approach.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive base salary, plus annual bonus;
• Employer contribution to a deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP) ;
• Hybrid model (office work 3 days / week) ;
• Medical, dental and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability insurance plans as of day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. We thank all candidates for applying. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.