Director, Corporate Finance

Avenue Living; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue Living is seeking a Director of Corporate Finance to enhance financial health and strategic direction. This role involves advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning within the multi-family sector, working closely with senior leadership to influence financial strategy and outcomes.

Benefits

Group benefits plan

GRSP matching

Discretionary bonus program

Employee Referral Program

Paid time off for volunteerism

Discounted monthly rent

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in corporate finance or financial analysis.
• Experience in multi-family real estate or real estate finance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial models and ensure alignment with asset management goals.
• Lead identification of financial trends and deliver strategic insights.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

CPA, CFA, or CAIA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

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 $6 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.

Director, Corporate Finance

The Director, Corporate Finance will be crucial in enhancing our financial health and strategic direction. This role provides a unique chance to leverage advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning within the multi-family sector. Reporting into the VP, Capital Markets, the Director will work closely with senior leadership to create financial models, assess operational data, and influence the company’s overall financial strategy.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Oversee the preparation, review and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial models, ensuring alignment with asset management goals.
• Lead the identification of key financial trends, variances, and potential risks or opportunities, delivering strategic insights and recommendations to the executive team.
• Spearhead the development, refinement and execution of financial models used in forecasting and scenario analysis related to various asset classes.
• Provide insights on operational performance and financial outcomes to support strategic decision-making and long-term business planning.
• Lead the creation, evaluation and execution of comprehensive, long-term financial strategies, including scenario analysis for major asset investments or corporate initiatives.
• Oversee the collection, consolidation and management of financial and operational data, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare and present financial analyses and reports to key stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Partner with key departments, including Accounting, Investments, Operations and Capital Markets to understand core business drivers and their financial impact on the asset portfolio.
• Participate in ad hoc corporate finance initiatives, providing critical insights to senior leadership on emerging business opportunities, risks and market trends.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives with comprehensive financial evaluations and recommendations.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required, a CPA, CFA, or CAIA designation is highly preferred.
• Minimum 6 – 8 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial analysis, or a related field, with demonstrated success in a leadership or advisory capacity.
• Experience in multi-family real estate or a strong understanding of real estate finance and asset management is an asset.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling and other advanced financial analysis tools; experience with ERP systems (e.g. Yardi, SharePoint) is highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of delivering actionable insights that influence business outcomes.
• Deep understanding of financial statements, corporate finance principles and performance metrics, with the ability to drive complex financial models that inform key business decisions.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all analyses and reports.
• Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

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.
• 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.
• An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and employee and savings program savings through industry partnerships.
• 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 [emailprotected] .