Senior Analyst

Brookfield Properties; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analyst in Finance to lead financial reporting for a diverse portfolio across North America. This role involves overseeing a team, ensuring accuracy in financial deliverables, and engaging with capital markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen understanding of financial regulations, and a passion for real estate. Join a collaborative team that values integrity and innovation, and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in public accounting and industry, preferably in real estate.
• Managed a finance team for over 3 years with strong IFRS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting for a growing portfolio in North America.
• Manage internal SOX testing and external audits for compliance.
• Train and mentor a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Understanding of Financial Markets

Education

CPA, CA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Yardi

OneStream

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Our Company

AtBrookfield Properties, the foundation of our success is firmly rooted in our people.

Our company is comprised of experts across a range of specialties who share a goal of ensuring our properties are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders. To meet this goal, we hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent who help us innovate and enhance our business. We build collaborative teams who value integrity, creativity and diversity.

Our teams operate an iconic portfolio of irreplaceable properties within the world’s most dynamic markets. As one of the largest real estate services companies, we provide management and development expertise exclusively for properties owned by Brookfield Asset Management.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Finance in the Brookfield Properties Corporate team to oversee financial reporting for our growing portfolio in North America, invested across several open-ended and close-ended fund strategies. The role will report to the Director, Finance and manage an offshore finance team of 2-5 professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review monthly reporting packages prepared by third-party operators, ensuring accuracy
• and completeness
• Onboard and offboard investments, including coordination with third-party property managers and review of entity structures, funds flows, closing statements, purchase price allocations and other relevant reports and calculations
• Lead efforts to simplify intercompany confirmation and reconciliation processes
• Submit monthly and quarterly financial deliverables to various stakeholders, including IFRS financial reporting packages, investment performance reports, co-investor reports and lender reports
• Manage internal SOX testing and external audits, ensuring compliance with REIT regulations and Brookfield entity protocols
• Coordinate, consolidate and provide analytics on quarterly income statement reforecasts and annual 3-statement business plan reports
• Monitor liquidity and assess capital needs for the business in collaboration with the logistics portfolio management team
• Engage with the capital markets team on financing and refinancing activities
• Train, mentor and motivate a team of finance professionals
• Contribute to FP&A deliverables and other cross-functional requests
  

QUALIFICATIONS

SERVICE / PERSONAL SKILLS:

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Effective communication, time management, and presentation skills
• Ability to work well in a team, confidently sharing ideas and recommendations
• Understanding and interest in real estate and financial markets

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 6+ years of progressive work experience with a mix of public accounting and industry experience; experience in real estate is considered an asset
• Managing a finance team for 3+ years
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS accounting and consolidation

EDUCATION/DESIGNATIONS/LICENSES:

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience in accounting and consolidation tools and adaptability to learning new systems; Microsoft Dynamics, Yardi and/or OneStream preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power Point skills required

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.