Analyst, Financial Reporting

Avenue Living Asset Management; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

GRSP matching

Discretionary bonus

Volunteer time off

Rent discounts

Job summary

Avenue Living Asset Management in Calgary, Canada, is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Analyst to prepare accurate financial statements, support month-end and year-end closes, and drive improvements in reporting processes. The role collaborates with accounting and finance teams, ensures GAAP/IFRS compliance, and supports audits.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, strong Excel and YARDI proficiency, with CPA designation preferred and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or in progress.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial reporting or accounting.
• Proficiency in YARDI with advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, INDEX/MATCH, UNIQUE, FILTER, VSTACK, IFERROR).
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and ability to reconcile data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flows).
• Perform variance analysis of statements and communicate findings to senior management.
• Support month-end/year-end closes with journal entries and accruals.
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger and intercompany accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and GST remittance reporting.
• Assist audits by providing documentation and responding to queries.
• Suggest improvements to reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data consistency.

Skills

YARDI

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

GAAP IFRS knowledge

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power Pivot

VBA

Job description

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $7.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Analyst who will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing insights into the company’s financial performance. This role plays a key part in supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, financial analysis, and audit preparation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO?

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, using Excel, in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of income statements and balance sheets to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement and accurately communicate findings to senior management.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing and posting accurate journal entries, including accruals, while ensuring all financial data is complete, accurate, properly documented, and compliant with accounting principles.
• Perform regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts and intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records; investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances promptly.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring alignment between general ledger and bank balances; investigate and resolve any discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare GST remittance reports, ensuring accuracy and timely filing in compliance with relevant tax regulations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and responding to auditor queries.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including accounting, finance, and other departments to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial information.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED?

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; working towards CPA designation is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or related roles; experience in the real estate industry is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software, with YARDI experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software, preferably YARDI, with advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, UNIQUE, FILTER, VSTACK, IFERROR), and the ability to troubleshoot complex workbooks; experience with data modeling, Power Pivot, or VBA is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting regulations (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), with proven ability to prepare, review, and reconcile financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting complex financial data, identifying trends, resolving discrepancies, and providing insights to support business decisions.
• Effective communicator, skilled in presenting financial information clearly and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and navigate multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
• With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
• An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, maternity leave top-up, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living properties, and employee savings program through industry partnerships.
• We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.
• We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].