Senior Financial Analyst – Real Estate (Hybrid – FP&A / Reporting)

Fengate Asset Management; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fengate Asset Management seeks a Senior Financial Analyst – Real Estate to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting for segregated funds focused on Canadian residential and US hotel operations. The role interfaces with Finance, FP&A, Developments, Investments, and third-party consultants.

Based in Toronto or Oakville with a Work-Flex policy allowing remote work up to two days weekly. The ideal candidate has CPA designation and 3+ years in real estate/asset management, with strong

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• CPA designation or active CPA status.
• Experience in real estate or asset management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A and reporting for segregated funds, Canadian residential and US hotel ops.
• Prepare monthly accounting entries and bank reconciliations for segregated funds.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for management and investors.
• Coordinate with external appraisers and assist year-end valuation process.
• Assist with year-end audit and provide audit working papers.

Skills

CPA designation

3+ years experience

Excel modelling

PowerPoint presentations

AI-powered tools

IRR

ROIC

Real estate/asset management

Communication skills

Client / stakeholder focus

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Company Overview

Fengate Asset Management is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity, and real estate strategies. Founded in 1974 in Hamilton, Ontario, and with over 250 team members across Canada and the U.S., Fengate is one of the most active real asset and growth equity investors in North America. The firm currently manages over C$10 billion in capital commitments in support of more than C$40 billion in gross asset value, on behalf of over 60 institutional investors across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The firm believes that acting responsibly to its stakeholders and communities is fundamental. Fengate is a signatory of both the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity in Action initiative and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into all stages of the firm’s investment process. In 2021, Fengate established its ESG Committee and its EBID (Equity, Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity) Think Tank, consisting of leaders and employees of all backgrounds and levels throughout the firm, to advance and govern the ESG and EBID objectives.

Fengate has achieved Platinum Club member status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, retaining this designation since 2007, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. Over the past year, Fengate was named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ (#4 for companies with 100-999 employees) and as a Best Workplace™ for Financial Services & Insurance, Inclusion, Women, Today’s Youth, Mental Wellness, Giving Back, and Most Trusted Executive Teams.

The firm has also been recognized with Waterstone Human Capital’s 2022 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ award. This program recognizes best-in-class organizations for having cultures that have helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Only 50 organizations are awarded this prestigious corporate culture award each year.

Company: Fengate Asset Management

Title: Senior Financial Analyst – Real Estate (Hybrid – FP&A / Reporting)

Reports To: Senior Manager, Finance – Real Estate

Location: Toronto or Oakville, Ontario

OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of Finance, Real Estate. The individual will be supporting the financial planning & analysis and reporting for Fengate’s segregated funds, predominantly on Canadian residential and resort operations and US Hotel operations. This role will have the opportunity to interact closely with the Finance, FP&A, Developments, Investments, and 3rd Party consultant teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support investments team to maintain models to project performance metrics such as cash flow, operating returns, IRR, ROIC, MOIC, NPV, etc.
• Calculation of quarterly and annual fund returns using IRR and weighted capital
• Assist with year-end valuation process by co-ordinating with external appraiser and critically assessing assumption used in appraisal
• Prepare monthly accounting entries and bank reconciliations for segregated funds
• Preparation and review of quarterly financial statements for internal management and investors
• Assist with year-end audit process through the preparation of audit working papers
• Work closely with accounting teams of joint ventures to co-ordinate and compile support for investment models, quarterly reporting, cash management, development draw requests, debt covenants and other ad-hoc requests
• Preparation of quarterly fund reports for internal management and investors
• Work closely with banks to secure financing and perform other treasury functions
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements across different areas of scope

Key Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant technical discipline
• CPA designation, with 3+ years of relevant experience in the industry
• Experience with working in the real estate or asset management space is preferred
• Strong Excel modelling skills, ability to construct professional PowerPoint presentations
• Experience and interest in leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude or similar) to enhance financial analysis, reporting, research, and workflow efficiency.
• Solid understanding of statement of earnings, balance sheet, cash flows, IRR, ROIC, etc.
• Genuinely curious with a desire to understand key metrics and drivers
• Strong customer focus with excellent relationship building and a collaborative working style
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle competing deliverables, with accurate/timely delivery under tight timelines

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in and fast-paced yet collegial environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Being Authentic – Inspiring trust and being courageous.
• Focusing on Performance – Being accountable and driving results.
• Understanding Stakeholders – Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.
• Building Effective Relationships – Collaboration and communication.

LOCATION

The position can be based in either our Toronto or Oakville office, depending on the preference of the successful candidate. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

PAY RANGE

The expected base pay range for this position is: $85,000 - $100,000.

Oakville

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.