Senior Financial Analyst

Venterra Realty; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Venterra Realty is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Corporate Finance team in Richmond Hill. This role will involve preparing financial statements, supporting month-end reporting, and collaborating with different departments to drive financial insights. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, strong analytical skills, and a passion for problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in month-end reporting and full-cycle accounting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to iterate through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Education

CPA designation

Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SQL

Job description

LOCATION : Corporate Office in Richmond Hill (Hybrid 2 days / week in office)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with approximately 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 21 major US cities. Over 42,000 people and more than 18,000 pets call Venterra "home"! We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by delivering an industry-leading customer experience. Through the exceptional commitment and dedication of our approximately 900 team members, we’ve enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over our 23-year history.

We’re thrilled to be recognized as a leading workplace withyear after year! In 2024 alone,annual employee survey led to various workplace recognitions including being named one of the,ranking #1 in our size category on thelist, and celebrated as one of.Anonymoushave also resulted in our becominga five-timeExplore our communities at, and visitto learn more about how we’re out-caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition : “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.”

THE OPPORTUNITY

Venterra’s Corporate Finance team has been undergoing significant growth in its mandate and its ability to drive value across the organization. The Corporate Finance team is uniquely positioned to partner closely with Technology, Development, Investor Relations, Acquisitions, and Senior Leadership to optimize key business processes, and deliver actionable financial insights that drive significant value for Venterra.

We are looking for an independent self-starter, who highly values accountability and ownership over their work .The successful candidate is passionate about problem-solving and feels comfortable iterating through ambiguous requirements to deliver value in net new situations.

Critical to the role is the ability to demonstrate value as a business partner who delivers exceptional customer service; this position requires the ability to collaborate cross functionally to complete deliverables and drive change.

The role will report to the Director, Corporate FP&A, who will continuously challenge the candidate to lead change, identify opportunities to add value, and take on increasing levels of responsibility . As a part of the Corporate Finance team, the candidate will have a peer group to collaborate with and be challenged by on a regular basis, working closely as a team to enable Venterra’s growth strategy. Our expectation is that the Senior Financial Analyst will grow into more senior roles at Venterra and our performance driven culture will work to accelerate their career.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP / internal reporting standards.
• Support the corporate close process by coordinating with accounting, FP&A, and business units to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop and maintain corporate reporting packages and dashboards for executive leadership and board presentations.
• Provide insightful variance analysis and commentary on financial results, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline reporting processes and enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
• Support special projects, including system implementations, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Mentor junior analysts and support their development in financial reporting best practices.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• CPA designation required with a degree in Business, Accounting, Finance.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in month-end reporting and full-cycle accounting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required . ability to extract and interpret large datasets, clean data with Excel formulae, summarize data as concise actionable
• Team first mentality, with a high sense of accountability and ownership over work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to explain finance concepts to non-finance individuals
• Comfortable with leading through ambiguity and working autonomously to deliver on competing priorities.
• Ability to convey complex ideas in concise and digestible ways.
• Attention to detail, and discipline to build automated checks and tests for ensuring accuracy of deliverables.
• Natural curiosity, and passion for digging into the details, learning new skills, and improving processes.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with Workday, Oracle considered a strong asset.
• Experience in SQL considered an asset.
• Industry experience in REIT / Asset Management or Real Estate Development considered an asset.

Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer.Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.

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