Valuation Accountant at Plannera Pensions Benefits

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

45.16

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Reconciliation, Cash Flow Management, Private Markets Operations, NAV Break Resolution, Fund Accounting, Investment Valuation, Advanced Excel, Financial Systems, Audit Support, Compliance, Peer Review, Mentoring, Root Cause Analysis, FX Execution, Liquidity Monitoring, Portfolio Setup

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About Us Join the Plannera Team: A Career with Purpose. A Future with Possibilities. Join our team of passionate pension and benefits professionals dedicated to helping members build a secure financial future! Plannera Pensions & Benefits (Plannera), formerly known as the Public Employees’ Benefits Agency, is on the lookout for talented individuals to become part of our dynamic team of 155 employees. Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Plannera oversees $17 billion in assets across 11 pension plans and 16 benefits programs in the province. As a not-for-profit corporation, we take pride in administering two of Canada's top 100 pension plans—the Public Employees Pension Plan (PEPP), the country’s largest defined contribution plan, and the Municipal Employees' Pension Plan (MEPP). We serve over 900 employers and more than 112,000 plan members, everyone from small-town firefighters to crown corporation executives. The Opportunity Reporting to the Director, Investment Operations, this role operates in a fast-paced valuation environment where accuracy, timeliness, and problem-solving are critical to delivering reliable investment data. Key responsibilities include: * Leading reconciliations of investment data with the Plan custodian, consultant, and investment managers * End-to-end investment cash flow management, including private markets capital calls, FX execution, liquidity monitoring, and fee processing * Owning the operational lifecycle of private markets investments, including capital calls, distributions, carried interest, and valuation inputs * Calculating pooled fund distributions and ensuring timely accruals to accurately record transactions impacting plan investments * Investigating and resolving NAV breaks through root cause analysis across pricing, FX, positions, and transactions * Providing oversight on the setup of new products and portfolios with the Plan custodian, ensuring accuracy in pricing, currencies, data feeds, fees, reporting, and performance analytics * Completing necessary global documentation to meet foreign market opening requirements prior to active trading * Participating in audit and compliance activities, including document preparation, audit support, and implementation of recommendations * Reviewing the work of team members, offering guidance to junior staff, and acting as an escalation point for issues as they arise * Serving as a mentor and role model to junior team members by sharing knowledge openly and inspiring engagement in various tasks and projects Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate: * Demonstrates consistently exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in both their own work and in the peer review of work completed by others * Demonstrates strong technical aptitude, including intermediate-advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort working with financial systems and data * Exhibits integrity, initiative, accountability, and professionalism in all aspects of their work * Values a collaborative, high-functioning team environment where knowledge, workloads, challenges, and successes are shared openly * Communicates effectively—verbally and in writing—and actively listen to understand and convey complex or specialized information * Is a proactive self-starter who demonstrates curiosity and sound judgment when investigating discrepancies, with the ability to challenge data, identify root causes, and propose practical solutions * Is comfortable operating in ambiguity, where not all answers are immediately available, and can independently drive issues to resolution * Is willing to work outside of normal business hours when required, recognizing the time-sensitive nature of financial markets and valuation deadlines The ideal candidate will possess fund accounting and/or investment valuation experience, which is highly valued for this role. Alternatively, the qualifications may be acquired through one of the following pathways: * Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline * Professional accounting designation * Diploma in Accounting combined with completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) A minimum of 1 year of experience within the financial services sector is required. Educational credentials, professional designations, and certifications will be verified directly with the issuing institutions as part of the hiring process. Applications must clearly demonstrate direct, hands-on experience with investment data, reconciliations, and/or valuation processes. A successful employment relationship is built on mutual value. In your cover letter, please tell us what you would bring to the role and the Investment Services team as well as what you value most in an employer, leadership team, and work environment as it relates to your professional growth and long-term career success (maximum three sentences). Please incorporate the phrase “operational precision” in the first paragraph of your cover letter. Please submit your resume as a PDF titled: LastName_FirstName_Resume_ValAcct.pdf and your cover letter as a PDF titled: LastName_FirstName_Cover_ValAcct.pdf We value authenticity and thoughtful communication. Generic or highly templated submissions may not accurately reflect a candidate’s experience, interests, or communication style. Why Choose Plannera? * Industry Leader: Plannera is recognized as a leader in pension and benefit administration, providing personalized service and consistently achieving high member satisfaction scores. * Global Partnerships: Our investment fund managers collaborate with some of the world’s leading fund managers, providing strong and diversified pension plan funds. * Diversity and Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values and celebrates the unique perspectives each member brings. * Making a Difference: As a Plannera employee, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members. What We Offer * A competitive salary that reflects your expertise * Comprehensive benefits package including a pension to secure your financial future * Career development, advancement, and learning opportunities * Flexible work arrangements * Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave to support your well-being Posting Closes: June 3, 2026

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Responsibilities

The role focuses on leading investment data reconciliations and managing the operational lifecycle of private markets investments, including cash flows and valuations. It also involves resolving NAV breaks, overseeing new product setups, and mentoring junior staff.