Careers

Responsibilities:

• Oversee issuing of checks / payment of invoices / accounts receivable
• Prepare monthly / quarterly/annual financial statements for internal and external parties
• Liaise with management staff and advise them on cost management, cost control measures and the cost effectiveness of their program areas
• Quarterly consolidation of corporate entities, variance analysis
• Manage consolidated cash flow requirements and oversee internal system of handling funds
• Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets and assist with preparation for any audits or independent reviews
• Complete and/or review monthly reconciliation for all corporate entities
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities
• Coordinate and prepare the budget and financial forecasts, analyze and report variances
• Assist in tax planning and compliance with Federal, Provincial and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required
• CGA designation is considered an asset
• 5+ years of experience in financial accounting
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience with Yardi is considered an asset
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, and proficient in Excel
• Experience with payroll and benefits considered an asset
• Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures

ICM Offers:

• The opportunity to join a high growth and dynamic firm
• Education and growth opportunities
• Reimbursement of certain professional development expenses
• Competitive compensation
• Employee group benefit plan
• RRSP matching
• Health and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Onsite gym
• Participation in a wide array of company social and volunteering events

About ICM:

Our success hinges on delivering outstanding investor results using innovative strategies and elevate our clients’ experience through collaboration and exceptional service. Our adherence to these principles has allowed ICM to generate exceptional investment returns for our clients and a strong track record of achieving our goals.

Today, we manage more than $2.0 billion of assets across numerous investment vehicles and advisory relationships and have considerable experience in originating, structuring and financing investment transactions and managing risk in alternative assets. Our team has grown substantially and is made up of investment and operating professionals with extensive experience, collectively having acquired and/or managed over $7 billion of assets globally.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter in pdf format to careers@icmgroup.ca with Senior Corporate Accountant in the subject.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter transfer and wire payments in online banking system.
• Code invoices payable with proper entity code and general ledger account code.
• Enter receivables in accounting system, including investor deposits and distributions from investments.
• Post general journal entries in accounting system (i.e. book transfers/wires, deposits from investors, etc.).
• Review of calculation, and payment of investor distributions (DRIP and cash) on a monthly basis.
• Review of calculation, and payment of redemptions on a monthly basis.
• Review of calculation, and payment of trailer fees on a quarterly basis.
• Review of calculation, and payment of commissions on a monthly basis.
• Review new investor information (name, address, banking information, etc.) in accounting system.
• Tracking and reporting on offering costs for all funds currently in the market on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly and/or quarterly reports (including trial balance summary, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and accounts payable subledger reconciliation, units outstanding reconciliation, etc.) for fund entities.
• Prepare weekly cash availability reports, including performing bank reconciliations.
• Responding to various requests to support Client Service, Legal and Finance teams.
• Update investor data in accounting system as required and reconcile accounting system data with investor platform data.
• Coordinate with various audit teams and provide support as needed on an annual basis, including interim work as required.
• Coordinate with tax teams, including preparation of T3, T5013 slip data and Partners’ Capital Accounts on an annual basis.
• Assist the tax team for any ad-hoc requests/tax audits.
• Review of any aforementioned items or schedules prepared by other team members as needed.
• Assist with accounting software system conversion, as necessary.
• Any other tasks that the management team may request of the Fund Accountant.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience; exposure to fund accounting or financial services is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.

ICM Asset Management offers a dynamic and stimulating work environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you believe you have the experience and qualifications necessary to fill this role, please apply with your cover letter and resume in a single PDF document to careers@icmgroup.ca with Fund Accountant in the subject line.

About ICM

Our success hinges on our unwavering commitment to three principles that underpin our investment philosophy: Value, Discipline, and Results. Our adherence to these principles has allowed ICM to generate exceptional investment returns for our clients and a strong track record of achieving our goals.
Today, we manage more than $2 billion of assets across numerous investment vehicles and advisory relationships and have considerable experience in originating, structuring, and financing investment transactions and managing risk in alternative assets.
ICM is a proud member of the community and is active with a number of local charities, through the volunteer work of ICM’s staff and financial support by the firm and its principals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the corporation’s tax planning, tax compliance and tax strategy.
• Develop and implement tax strategies in both Canada and the US to optimize tax
  positions and minimize liabilities.
• Provide strategic tax advice on acquisitions, dispositions, and other business
  transactions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the corporation.
• Manage the preparation, submission, and review of all required tax filings.
• Prepare and/or review various annual tax returns for limited partnerships, mutual fund
  trusts and corporate entities.
• Liaise with external tax accounting firms on the preparation of various annual tax returns
  for limited partnerships, mutual fund trusts and corporate entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings are completed, including corporate income tax
  returns, VAT/GST and other relevant filings.
• Liaise with external tax specialists on international tax planning and filings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall business objectives and
  financial planning.
• Support of the management of investor relationships including tax reporting and
  tax queries.
• Provide support and guidance in risk management and work with the team to
  reduce exposure to risk.
• Mentor and train other ICM staff in tax requirements and preparing tax filings.

Your Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Canadian tax planning and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with cross border US tax planning and compliance is preferred.
• A CPA Designation and completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course is
  required.
• Strong tax planning skills and experience in preparing tax filings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think creatively about complex operations and tax planning challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing relationships with service providers including external tax specialists.
• Experience in the real estate industry as well as investment fund entities and Exempt Market Dealers are assets.

ICM Asset Management offers a dynamic and stimulating work environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you believe  you have the experience and qualifications necessary to fill this role, please apply with your  cover letter and resume in a single PDF document to careers@icmgroup.ca with Manager / Senior Manager, Tax in the subject line.

About ICM

ICM Asset Management is a multi-strategy alternative investment firm with capabilities across real estate, private credit, and music royalties.

We operate as one firm, guided by discipline, accountability, partnership, and purposeful execution, focusing on the right opportunities and seeing them through the right way.

We’re growing and looking for people who want to be part of building something meaningful.