Senior Analyst, Business Controls

QuadReal Property Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst, Business Controls to enhance their operational and financial risk framework. The ideal candidate will have financial acumen and 4-5 years of relevant experience in auditing or finance controls. Responsibilities include leading SOC audits and developing internal control frameworks. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Performance-based incentive plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of progressive finance experience in audit or finance process and controls.
• Experience in project management and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Understanding of accounting processes, risk and controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an effective control framework for a clean audit opinion.
• Lead SOC 1 audit efforts with External Auditors.
• Develop and enhance the control framework for internal controls.

Skills

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Time management

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional auditing/accounting designation (CPA/CIA/CISA/CISSP)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business

Tools

Power BI

Workiva

Yardi

SAP

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About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal : Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

Role Description

This role will report to the Director, Business Controls. As an integral member of the team, the successful applicant will be responsible for working directly with management to support and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s operational and financial risk and control framework. We are looking for a candidate with financial acumen, demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, confidence based on job-knowledge, a positive attitude, excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities to meet strict deadlines.

The Business Controls team is responsible for working collaboratively with Finance, Internal / External Audit, IT and Operations to design new processes and controls for new business activities and continuously improve existing control framework, risk management and governance. This includes supporting unqualified opinions on QuadReal’s controls included in BCI’s System and Organization Controls Report (“SOC1”), financial reporting compliance, as well as, the annual CEO / CFO certification to the QuadReal Audit Committee on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that an effective control framework is in place that will enable a clean audit opinion being received on the SOC 1 Report.
• In collaboration with the Company’s External Auditors, lead the SOC 1 audit efforts to ensure audit is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Financial Risk and Control Framework : In consultation with responsible business process owners and Internal / External Audit, develop and enhance the control framework and design implementation plans, as applicable, to support the company’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Support the internal controls design, documentation management and evaluation of those controls.
• Follow up on internal control exceptions and support management in the design and implementation of corrective measures to ensure effectiveness of financial, operational and compliance processes and systems.
• Build strong relationships with QuadReal senior management to facilitate the better understanding of controls and compliance in each department and an ability to drive improvements throughout the year.
• Utilize benchmarking analysis and other KPI’s to evaluate QuadReal’s business processes and controls.
• Support finance departmental initiatives / projects as needed collaboratively with partners and other external subject matter experts.
• Support the development or enhancement of processes, including assessment of department risk and control assessments / certifications, as applicable, and liaise with various department leads.
• Finance Policies & Standards : Support the design, implementation and maintenance of financial reporting policies and standards to drive a stronger control environment.

Education And Qualifications

Professional auditing and / or accounting designation (CPA / CIA / CISA / CISSP).

Bachelor’s and / or master’s degree in business.

4-5 years of progressive finance experience in one or more of the following fields :

i) external audit

ii) internal audit

iii) finance process and controls

iv) finance risk management in accounting firm or industry.

Experience in project management and ability to plan and implement on multiple projects.

Understanding of accounting process, systems, risk and controls, including IT general controls. Demonstrated ability to assess the design and operating effectiveness of policies, processes, procedures, standards, and reporting.

Understanding and practical application of SOC1 and / or Sarbanes Oxley 404 control documentation, certification requirements, and COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework.

Experience with Workiva and / or governance, risk and compliance (GRC) reporting tools.

Experience with Yardi, SAP or other ERP systems is an asset.

Experience in the real estate industry and / or financial services is an asset.

Experience with analytical tools such as Power BI is an asset.

Ability to support change management as part of the implementation of various global finance initiatives.

Collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented and hard-working team player.

Consultative, team-oriented approach.

Attention to detail, with deep analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong proficiency with PowerPoint to prepare presentation materials.

Strong proficiency with Excel functions.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple assignments.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $90,000-$100,000.

The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined contribution pension plan and paid time off.

Note to Recruiters : QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.

QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following : Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

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