Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst

Colliers International (Quebec); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 88.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Downtown Toronto office

Zusammenfassung

Colliers in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to prepare and analyze financial information for property portfolios and support audits and tax returns. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will apply IFRS/ASPE knowledge, coordinate with management, and contribute to financial reporting improvements while working in a hybrid setup based out of Downtown Toronto.

Qualifikationen

• CPA designation (or in progress).
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience in a national firm and/or CRE.
• Strong IFRS and ASPE knowledge.
• Knowledge of Canadian Income Tax Act and corporate tax compliance an asset.
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate financial reports.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, review and publish monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Coordinate AUM reporting for management presentation.
• Assist with year-end audits and tax return preparation.
• Coordinate audit requests with internal teams, clients and external auditors.
• Maintain IFRS/ASPE templates and ensure client/auditor approval.
• Support governance, filing of tax returns and client rebalancing activities.
• Maintain public records with external legal firms and ensure accuracy.
• Build relationships with clients, management, banks, auditors and legal firms.
• Ensure MSCI quarterly reports are accurate and respond to inquiries.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Excel

Power BI

Yardi

Ausbildung

CPA designation (or in progress)

Experience in national accounting firm or CRE

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada's leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don't just take our word for it - we've been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

**this is a hybrid role based out of our Downtown Toronto office**

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial accounting information for various property portfolios on behalf of our clients, as well as supporting the completion of annual audits and tax returns. This role plays an important part in ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and high-quality financial reports to our clients and supporting the team's broader financial reporting and client service responsibilities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to independently manage reporting deliverables, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.

In this role, you will...

• Support the preparation, review and publication of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of Asset Under Management (AUM) reports for presentation to Management.
• Assist with the timely completion of annual audited financial statements, ensuring audit requirements are well organized, supporting documentation is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate audit requests and follow up with internal teams, clients and external auditors to facilitate the efficient completion of annual financial audits.
• Maintain and update financial statement templates to reflect the latest IFRS requirements and obtain auditor and client approval of standard templates as required.
• Support client corporate governance activities, including the preparation and filing of tax returns, processing of legal documents and implementation of client rebalancing activities.
• Maintain and update public records for clients, working closely with external legal firms to ensure information is accurate and current.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, senior management, banks, auditors, legal firms, government agencies and other external parties.
• Ensure quarterly MSCI reports are accurate and up to date, responding to MSCI and client inquiries in a timely manner.
• Investigate financial discrepancies, variances and reporting issues, identifying appropriate resolutions and escalating more complex matters where necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, controls and efficiencies, and support the implementation of new technologies and reporting initiatives.

What you'll bring

• CPA designation (or legacy CPA designation), either completed or currently in progress.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience in a national accounting firm and /or similar experience within the commercial real estate industry.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) is a significant asset.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and experience with corporate tax compliance is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering timely and accurate financial reports to internal and external clients.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with financial reporting systems, including Yardi, and reporting tools such as Power BI is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate financial information, identify discrepancies and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial and accounting matters in a clear, concise and actionable manner.
• Enthusiasm for new technologies, systems and process improvements.
• A collaborative team player who is proactive, highly motivated and results-driven, with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities and work independently.

Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area / Location Specific: Downtown Toronto, ON

Approximate Compensation for this Role: $87,500 - $95,000

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation. Individual pay is determined by work l