Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting

Dream; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Toronto seeks an experienced accountant to support its corporate accounting team with financial reporting, joint venture accounting, and month-end close deliverables. Ideally, candidates will have 2-5 years of experience, preferably in real estate, and hold a CPA designation. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to become a vital part of the finance team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of accounting experience in a related role.
• Big four experience in the real estate industry is considered an asset.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Accounting team in financial deliverables.
• Take charge of joint venture financial accounting.
• Prepare and oversee month-end close deliverables.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Tools

Workiva

JDE

Job description

What will you do?

What will you do?

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role :

• Support the Corporate Accounting team in preparing the FS, MD&A, KPI analyses, and other financial and compliance deliverables
• Take charge of joint venture financial accounting, reporting and analysis
• Review and analyze key performance metrics
• Prepare and oversee month-end close deliverables and analyses
• Support the G&A budgeting process and monthly analyses
• Research and analyze corporate transactions and lease agreements
• Support hedge accounting entries and variance analysis
• Research and analyze complex accounting matters and draft technical accounting policies and memos
• Identify and implement opportunities in process improvements and reporting in the month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Closely work with the Tax team to make sure the tax entries are prepared and analyzed on a timely and accurately manner
• Prepare or review statutory legal entity statements for tax purposes
• Liaise and work with other departments and external partners to perform accounting tasks
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and strategic projects
• Coach and supervise junior resources as needed

What type of experience is required?

What type of experience is required?

• Minimum 2-5 years of accounting experience in a related role preferably within the real estate industry
• Big four experience in the real estate industry are considered an asset
• Professional Accounting Designation such as CPA
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to independently identify issues and determine an action plan to resolve them
• Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication at all levels of the organization
• Attention to accuracy and detailed oriented
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task whilst ensuring reporting deadlines are met
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Workiva and JDE are considered an asset