Business Analyst

Vaco; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Vacation 3 weeks

Job summary

Vaco, a private investment firm in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team. The role focuses on financial planning, forecasting, and investment reporting to support decision-making.

You will work with Addepar, iCapital, and ERP systems to standardize reporting, improve processes, and deliver accurate KPI insights for portfolio companies and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or related field.
• CFA in progress or plans to start.
• Some experience in financial analysis, investment management, private equity, real estate, or related field.
• Experience building and maintaining financial models, including forecasts, budgets, investment analyses, and pro formas.
• Exposure to real estate development, construction budgets, acquisitions, asset management, or investment reporting is preferred.
• Experience with Addepar, iCapital, ERP systems, or other financial and investment reporting platforms is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial projections and scenario analyses for management.
• Support KPI/flash reports and standardized reporting templates.
• Coordinate with investment managers and real estate partners.
• Maintain and organize portfolio company financial statements and documentation.
• Update reporting using Addepar and other platforms.
• Support month-end and quarter-end investment reporting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Investment reporting

KPI reporting

Data analysis

Portfolio reporting

Education

Finance degree

CFA in progress

Tools

Addepar

iCapital

ERP systems

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a private investment company. They are looking for a Business Analyst to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Bonus: Discretionary, approx. 10 %
• Vacation: 3 weeks
• Work within a successful, dynamic, and growing organization
• Competitive Salary

About the Opportunity

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Use technology to enhance the model & efficiency.
  • Create, maintain, and update corporate forecasting and budgeting models.
  • Monitor actual results against budgets, forecasts, and key assumptions, and assist with variance analysis.
  • Prepare financial projections, scenario analyses, and supporting schedules for management review.
  • Assist in the development of KPI/flash reports and consistent financial planning processes and reporting templates.
• Investment Portfolio Communication & Reporting
  • Monitor investment correspondence and action any deliverables.
  • Enhance processes using technology.
  • Review financial results and performance information for the investment portfolio.
  • Gather and organize portfolio company financial statements and related supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate with investment managers and business partners as required.
• Documentation & Data Management
  • Organize historical and current investment, real estate, and financial documents.
  • Maintain orderly, accurate, and accessible records for portfolio companies, investment managers, service providers, and real estate projects as needed.
  • Assist in the formation and standardization of financial reporting procedures and document management practices.
  • Support special projects and other financial analysis requirements as needed.
• Reporting Systems, Addepar & iCapital
  • Assist in updating and generating reports from Addepar and other investment performance reporting platforms.
  • Oversee and review data entered by iCapital, and participate in regular meetings with iCapital to support data quality and reporting accuracy.
  • Help standardize reporting processes, procedures, and outputs across investment and financial reporting activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and consistency using technology.
• Month-End, Quarter-End & General Ledger Support
  • Assist in the preparation and completion of month-end and quarter-end processes related to investment reporting using technology.
  • Support the loading of investment information into the general ledger and assist with reconciliations as required.
  • Coordinate with accounting and finance team members to ensure completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of financial information.
  • Maintain supporting documentation for accounting, audit, management reporting, and compliance purposes.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
• Working towards or commencing a CFA.
• Some experience or interest in financial analysis, investment management, private equity, real estate, corporate finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience building and maintaining financial models, including forecasts, budgets, investment analyses, and pro formas.
• Exposure to real estate development, construction budgets, acquisitions, asset management, or investment reporting is preferred.
• Experience with Addepar, iCapital, AI, ERP systems, or other financial and investment reporting platforms is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Understanding of investment performance analysis, private equity investments, alternative investments, and real estate development economics.
• Ability to validate assumptions, identify inconsistencies, and communicate financial insights clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, reporting cycles, and stakeholder requests.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, investment managers, business partners, and external service providers.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000 / year