Senior Consultant - Real Estate & Fund Accounting

PowerToFly; Canada; On-site; CAD 156,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial solutions firm is seeking a Senior Business Solution Analysis Lead in Canada. This role oversees accounting and reporting services for private funds, ensuring compliance with GAAP and effective client communications. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, strong experience in the alternative investments industry, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers a competitive salary range of $113,325 - $198,400, with opportunities for incentive programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in alternative investments industry.
• Ability to travel up to 15% based on client needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial statement reviews and GAAP adjustments.
• Manage client communications and complete activities.
• Prepare/review Fund NAV and account reconciliations.
• Finalize audited/non-audited fund financial statements.
• Facilitate coordination for development draws.

Skills

GAAP / statutory reporting

Proficiency in MS Office

Problem-solving

Strong oral and written communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting

Master's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Yardi

ARC

Geneva

Investran

Job description

Step into a role where you'll help shape the future of finance. As part of our Finance Transformation team, you'll collaborate with CFOs, finance leaders, and executive clients to solve their most complex challenges. Leveraging Deloitte's unmatched resources and deep industry insights, you'll deliver innovative, market-driven solutions that modernize finance functions, elevate performance, and drive meaningful organizational change. Join us to empower clients to become strategic business partners, manage risk, and unlock new levels of financial and operational excellence.

Work you'll do

The Senior Business Solution Analysis Lead oversees a team that performs accounting and reporting services for private funds such as private equity, hedge funds, fund of funds, real estate investment trusts and real assets including real estate, renewables, shipping, agriculture, aircraft, and timber.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Asset and/or Funds monthly/quarterly financial statement reviews, GAAP adjustments, variance analysis, asset and debt appraisals
• Responsible for overseeing day-to-day client and team communications to manage and timely complete activities with a responsive and problem-solving mindset
• Ensuring preparation/review of Fund NAV, account reconciliations and fee calculations
• Apply and advance your technical accounting knowledge for acquisition/divestiture of assets, assets in development stage, equity method investments, joint ventures, REITs, waterfalls, contributions/distributions
• Finalization of audited/non-audited fund financial statements; continually improve the level and content of reporting and communication
• Facilitate coordination of development draws, and due diligence activities for deal flow during the quarter
• Develop, maintain relationships and collaborating with all internal and external stakeholders including Fund/entity Auditors and administrators
• Work with the team to identify and understand their challenges, manage day-to-day client, and team relationships
• Assess performance and manage engagement level service level agreements
• Working with clients to identify solutions to drive desired outcomes; working within the team to identify solutions to drive desired outcomes such as deadlines, work product quality, automation, etc.

The team

Our Finance Operate offering provides ongoing operation of the Finance function as an extension of the Finance Transformation Advise and Implement offering portfolio.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting
• 5+ years of relevant experience with GAAP / statutory reporting / fair value reporting in the alternative investments industry (private equity, hedge fund, REIT structures, real estate funds)
• Proficiency in MS office including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word
• Experience working with various software applications such as Yardi, ARC, Geneva, Investran, or similar
• Ability to travel up to 15%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred

• Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Active CPA License
• Audit experience in the alternative investments industry is a plus
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver with an ability to exercise mature judgment
• Takes ownership and drives toward a successful outcome
• Can see the big picture and naturally looks for what other client problems the team can solve
• Ability to work independently and in teams to manage multiple task assignments
• Strong oral and written communication skills; including presentation, interpersonal communication, and facilitation skills
• Brings a genuine approach to day-to-day dealings that includes the highest ethical standard
• Acting as a leader in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple partners including internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of working with teams across multiple geographies

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $113,325 - $198,400.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.