Senior Financial Analyst, Infrastructure Funds

Fengate Asset Management; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its dynamic Infrastructure Funds finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in investor reporting, financial analysis, and fund modeling, while collaborating closely with various teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong finance background, and demonstrate exceptional analytical skills. Join a company dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes professional growth. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund's external administrator for accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare quarterly investor reports and manage daily financial operations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Investor Reporting

Fund Modelling

Tax Compliance

Treasury Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting

CPA Designation

Tools

Financial Modelling Software

Job description

Fengate is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Infrastructure Funds finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, Infrastructure Funds, the individual will be responsible for investor reporting, financial analysis and fund modelling, tax, treasury, compliance, and management of Fengate's infrastructure funds. This role will interact closely with the project and investments teams, the fund administrator, investor relations team, tax team, and external investors. The role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of infrastructure private equity funds, with a focus on Fengate's closed-ended infrastructure funds.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is detail and process-oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and possesses a solid finance/accounting foundation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the fund's external administrator to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and financial reporting.
• Maintain fund models to forecast fund performance and manage liquidity needs, coordinating with the broader infrastructure team for key inputs.
• Prepare quarterly investor and management reports and presentations.
• Oversee capital activity (i.e., capital calls and distributions) and treasury functions; review notices and investor communications prepared by the fund's administrator.
• Manage the fund's daily financial operations, ensuring compliance with governing fund documents and credit facilities.
• Collaborate with the investor relations team to respond to investor requests and assist with fundraising initiatives.
• Liaise with the tax team and advisors to oversee tax filings and compliance in the U.S. and Canada.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support the infrastructure business unit and broader Fengate team (e.g., asset management, legal, investments).
• Contribute ideas to develop best-in-class processes and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or relevant technical discipline with at least 3 years of experience.
• CPA designation required.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive in managing workload and professional development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement in approaches and presentation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; financial modelling experience is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Being Authentic - Inspiring trust and demonstrating courage.
• Focusing on Performance - Being accountable and results-driven.
• Understanding Stakeholders - Recognizing the needs of those who rely on you.
• Building Effective Relationships - Collaboration and communication.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to create an inclusive culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our team, clients, partners, and communities.

We are dedicated to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require assistance, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.