About AGF:

Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. Our companies deliver excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three distinct business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth.

AGF brings a disciplined approach, focused on incorporating sound, responsible and sustainable corporate practices. The firm’s collective investment expertise, driven by its fundamental, quantitative and private investing capabilities, extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and their clients to high-net worth and institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.

About the Team:

The Fund Oversight team is primarily responsible for overseeing fund-related services outsourced to third party service providers, including fund valuation, financial reporting and tax reporting for mutual funds, pooled funds and ETFs. The team also provides ongoing support for product initiatives and fund-related changes.

About the Role:

Reporting to the VP, Fund Oversight, you will be responsible for tax and expense reporting as well as oversight activities, while interacting with various internal and external stakeholders. We are seeking a team-oriented individual with strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

Tax Reporting

• Oversee the review of all distribution calculations, including ad hoc, periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) and mock projections for trust funds, as well as tax provisions for corporate funds prepared by service providers.
• Oversee the review and filing of all T2 and T3 tax returns prepared by service providers in accordance with regulatory deadlines.
• Manage the HST process, including reviewing annual and ad hoc blended rate reports, preparing GST/HST elections as applicable, and reviewing HST calculations and HST returns prepared by service providers.
• Prepare other tax-related filings and applications.
• Manage withholding tax reclaims process for the funds with service providers
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency on tax related matters.

Expenses

• Review coding of fund-related invoices.
• Review monthly expense reports prepared by service providers, including but not limited to management fees, administrative fees and expense waivers.
• Prepare management reporting and analysis as required.

Governance / Product Support

• Assist with oversight of the counterparty governance program to ensure activities are carried out in accordance with the governance framework.
• Assist in the review of prospectus filings as well as Fund Facts documents, with a focus on tax and expense related disclosures.
• Provide support for product development initiatives, including new fund launches and fund reorganizations such as mergers and wind-ups.
• Assist with special projects as required.

Your Qualifications:

• Knowledge of fund taxation is a must-have.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is an asset.
• Minimum of six to eight years of tax/accounting work experience related to investment funds industry, especially mutual funds/ETFs.
• Knowledge of tax compliance rules and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, quickly and under pressure in a multi-project and team environment.
• Detailed oriented, strong analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Open to and comfortable with constantly evolving and changing priorities and new challenges.

Compensation:

The anticipated compensation range for this role is $135,000 - $150,000 annually, which represents base salary and, where applicable, variable compensation components (e.g., annual bonus, commissions, etc.). Actual compensation will be determined based on many factors such as role location, candidate experience / qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

AGF aims to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package designed to support the success and well-being of our employees, which may include a combination of base salary, variable compensation, benefits, and retirement savings plans.

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AGF is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable legislation.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact us at hr@agf.com so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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