Senior Financial Analyst - Redevelopment and Capital

Extendicare; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Life-long learning and training

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst - Capital to serve as a trusted partner to corporate functions and manage the full cycle of capital accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. This position is based at Extendicare’s head office in Markham, Ontario, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of relevant post-graduate experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of Excel with large data sets.
• Experience with ERP systems; Workday preferred.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate written and verbal recommendations clearly.
• Able to work in a matrix management structure with executives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a business partner to corporate functions for capital processes.
• Partner with Asset Management and Development to track budgets and forecasts.
• Develop capital budgets and forecast updates.
• Analyze monthly variances to budget/forecast with commentary.

Skills

Excel

Capital accounting

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Capital, the Senior Financial Analyst - Capital will serve as a business partner to the various corporate functions. This role is responsible for managing the full cycle of capital accounting activities - including budgeting, forecasting, accurate and timely accounting and reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will be relationship oriented, proactive, self-motivated, bring critical thinking, possess a high attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This position will support their team towards the overall successful achievement of the team goals.

This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the company related to the capital process and provide support to the business
• Partner with Asset Management and Development team to track project budgets and forecasts, ensuring expenditures align with capital plans
• Assist in the development of capital budgets and forecast updates
• Analyze and provide commentary on monthly variances to budget and forecast
• Manage the full accounting cycle for capital projects - from validating purchase orders, preparing journal entries to reconciliations and asset tracking
• Maintain asset subledger, ensuring timely recognition of assets, accurate classification, allocations and depreciation setup
• Review capital costs monthly, ensuring proper asset registration, in-service timing, and accurate derecognition when applicable.
• Prepare capital related materials for internal, external and board reporting
• Conduct monthly capital review meetings with key internal stakeholders to ensure full visibility and provide actionable recommendations
• Manage special projects, ad-hoc analysis and prepare reports as required
• Strengthen internal controls, refine capital processes, and drive continuous improvement
• Champion best practices in capital management and serve as a trusted capital advisor across departments
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of relevant post-graduate experience, accounting, or other similar finance roles
• Strong knowledge of Excel with the ability to work with large, complex data sets
• Working accounting experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Workday preferred
• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills; can see the "big picture" in a complex business environment
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate written and verbal recommendations
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Comfortable working in a matrix management structure, engaging with both business unit leaders and corporate executives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.