Senior Financial Analyst

OMERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate investor is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst in Toronto. This position involves managing a portfolio of assets, overseeing financial reporting and analysis, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have a degree, professional accounting designation, and relevant experience, particularly within real estate. The ideal applicant excels in a dynamic environment and possesses strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial reporting/analysis or audit.
• Experience in a multi-currency environment.
• Strong analytical abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and handle month-end reporting.
• Assist in financial planning and portfolio strategy execution.
• Participate in process improvement and compliance projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Process management

Education

University degree

Professional Accounting Designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JD Edwards

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthen economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

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We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst with strong financial accounting and analytical skills to join our team in Toronto. In this role, you will have ownership over a portfolio of real estate assets; you will gain a full understanding of their operations. For this portfolio, you will be accountable for a diverse set of activities, including full cycle accounting and reporting, real estate performance analysis, certain aspects of consolidated regional reporting and analysis, financial planning, and ad hoc support related to transaction activity.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

Financial Reporting

• Financial reporting for various properties including timely and accurate recording of monthly results;
• Financial reporting for certain corporate structures including timely and accurate recording of monthly results;
• Month end review and reporting to Corporate Consolidations team: preparation of journal entries, bank reconciliations, month end key indicator and variance analysis against budgets, equity, investment and intercompany account reconciliations, cash management, general and administrative expense analysis, foreign exchange analysis etc.;
• Preparation of tenant recovery models and final billings;
• Preparation of quarterly standalone and consolidated financial statements, ensuring consistent application of accounting standards in accordance with local GAAP or IFRS;
• Coordination of interim and year-end audits for various entities;
• Assist with the technical analysis to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for acquisitions and dispositions;
• Completing ad-hoc analyses as required by management.

Financial Planning & Analysis and Operational Support

• Review and analysis of annual operating plans and quarterly reforecasts with our various US teams and asset managers; and
• Assisting with the execution of portfolio strategies related to the International investments, including supporting the investments team on the execution of transactional activity.

Process Innovation and Controls

• Participation in projects with a focus on continuous improvement and making recommendations for efficiencies in day to day responsibilities; and
• Ensure compliance with Oxford’s processes and controls.

To succeed in this role, you:

• Have completed a University degree and obtained a Professional Accounting Designation;
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related capacity (financial reporting/analysis or audit experience from mid-size or Big Four firm) preferably with real estate exposure and have a proven record of strong performance;
• Have experience working with international organizations in a multi-currency environment;
• Have dealt with complex organizational structures and consolidations;
• Are analytical and have the ability to produce analysis with appropriate style and language to support conclusions;
• High attention to detail and strong follow-up skills;
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong process management/improvement skills with a mindset for continuous improvement;
• Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a team environment;
• Are driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through critical thinking;
• Excel in working in a fast pace, dynamic environment and have demonstrated time management and organizational skills, and an ability to prioritize responsibilities;
• Are proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook; and
• Have exposure to ERP & Consolidation systems, preferably JD Edwards and Hyperion Financial Management.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.