About York
At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters : our clients.
While others get lost in bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute—no excuses, no shortcuts.
This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment — we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results.
This is how we work. This is how we win.
Position Summary
As part of York Realty’s Shared Services model, the Finance Manager is a key contributor as part of our organization’s Capital strategy. This role provides services across the "York Group" of companies, supporting capital or liquidity requirements across a diverse range of real estate and operating entities. Bringing a customer‑service approach to work is critical to ensure internal clients (York Partners) are aligned, supported, and satisfied with the services received. This role is a collaborative, engaging role with significant internal and external interactions with stakeholders, lenders, and other third‑party vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Financing
- Prepare initial loan summaries for lenders
- Gather and provide the requested information as part of initial loan requests
- Review and negotiate term sheets and loan commitments
- Coordinate the execution of financing‑related documents with management and external parties (estoppels, commitments, environmental questionnaires, payout statements, etc.)
- Gather and return information for annual lender reviews
- Maintain accuracy of Debt Manager database
- Monitor adherence to loan covenants
- Source and maintain lender relationships through proactive communication and meetings
- Explore alternative financing products (hedging, swaps, surety, letters of credit) to meet capital needs
Acquisitions and Dispositions Activities
Gather and requisition due diligence materials and summarize findings for managementMonitor key timelines of contracts while ensuring adherence to timelines, deliveries, and completionAnalyze acquisitions / dispositions and recommend decisions based on financial modelsReporting Activities
Generate periodic reporting of upcoming financing activities, and trailing portfolio analysisGenerate ad‑hoc reports for assets or smaller groups of properties within the portfolio as neededPeople Management
Coaching and mentoring of junior team members within the department, and indirect coaching within the organization as a whole.Train team members in the department.Create an environment that encourages two‑way feedbackWhat you bring to York
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or a related fieldCPA designation considered an assetExperience as a commercial mortgage broker is considered an assetDemonstrated experience securing financing, including preparing loan packages, presenting to credit committees, and managing the full lending processStrong understanding of commercial lending, loan structures, covenants, and financing strategiesMinimum 2 years’ people management experience preferredProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteYardi Suite experience preferred; alternative ERP experience considered an asset.Ability to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with questions and inquiriesSense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activitiesCapable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environmentStrong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detailHighly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively with a positive attitudeCore Competencies
Commercial Real Estate Valuations and AnalysisNegotiationLeadershipStrategic ThinkingAssumed Competencies
Industry KnowledgeCommunicationDetail-OrientedRelationship ManagementHustleMicrosoft Excel Skills#J-18808-Ljbffr