Merchant Growth is Canada’s leading fintech provider of credit to small businesses. The company differentiates itself through its proprietary, technology-driven application, underwriting, and servicing process. Our mission is to bring the most convenient and accessible financing experience to Canadian business owners.
We care about building high-performance teams with driven, collaborative people. Your peers at Merchant Growth have diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences but share an established track record of driving significant business growth.
The company is seeking a capable and motivated full-time Fund Accountant. If you are looking to join a company poised for significant growth over the next few years, where you’ll have an immediate impact on the business and team, this may be the perfect role for you. You will also have the opportunity to work with and learn from one of the strongest leadership teams in the industry, with an award-winning growth and performance track record.
The role:
As a Fund Accountant, you will be an integral member of the Finance and Accounting team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Manage investor-related inquiries, working papers, and calculations
Assist in coordinating investor subscriptions, redemptions and distributions
Accurate maintenance and reconciliation of internal working papers
Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for month end close
Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports and financial statements
Approve loan funding requests and verify commission calculations
Support cash management and treasury functions (monitoring balances, completing transfers, and authorizing transactions)
Complete annual external audits including assigned schedules and working papers
Assist in financial analysis as required
Additional projects and ad-hoc work as assigned
Required experience, knowledge, and skills:
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail, work ethic and analytical capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven success working both independently and as part of a team
Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and Google Apps
Hands-on experience with accounting software
Meaningful education in accounting and/or finance
Minimum 5 years of prior accounting experience, CPA/CFA a strong asset
What we offer:
An exciting position with a leading Canadian fintech company
A remote workplace with an option to work in office (we are in Gastown)
Competitive salary
Opportunities for rapid advancement
Comprehensive group health benefits
Company-wide and team social events
A collaborative team environment
Education and learning benefits
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates for further consideration will be contacted.
