Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Inc (MIMTA) invests in timberland and agricultural land on behalf of its clients. The Client Reporting Group is responsible for the preparation of client financial reports in accordance with US GAAP, maintenance of systems and accounting records, client general ledgers, internal and external financial reporting, FASB accounting compliance, tax and REIT compliance, financial statement audit coordination, GIPS performance measurement compliance, cash management, customer service, supporting other business units on projects, and the establishment, review and adherence to internal controls.

Position Responsibilities:

• Preparation of quarterly client financial statements and audited year-end financial statements

• Calculation of client advisory fees and performance returns

• Analyze operating cash requirements; calculate and propose cash distributions; prepare and communicate capital contribution requests and distribution notifications to investors

• Preparation of journal entries, monthly and quarterly reconciliations, and analysis of various general ledger accounts

• Preparation of quarterly and year-end audit and tax schedules, quarterly income tax accruals for taxable entities, quarterly REIT asset and income tests

• Respond to recurring investor requests and ad-hoc reports for investors as needed

• Assist in annual Sarbanes-Oxley walkthrough and compliance testing

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience

• University degree in accounting or equivalent experience

• Investment accounting experience

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with high proficiency in Excel

• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

• Capacity to meet timelines and handle multiple tasks within a growing company in a fast-paced setting

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision after sufficient training

Preferred Qualifications:

• IFRS reporting experience a plus and tax experience a plus, including US GAAP ASC 740

• Familiarity with partnership and real estate investment accounting and tax principles, including REIT concepts considered a plus

• Experience with Essbase, Great Plains or Prophix considered a plus

• Tax or audit public accounting experience with CPA license considered a plus

• Familiarity with partnership and real estate investment accounting and tax principles, including REIT concepts

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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Referenced Salary Location

Boston, MassachusettsHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$71,550.00 USD - $119,250.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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