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Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

OMERSToronto, Ontario
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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 strengthens 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 Financial Analyst with strong financial accounting and analytical skills to join our growing team in Toronto. In this role, you will have ownership over a portfolio of real estate assets located in Oxford’s US group; 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 US properties including timely and accurate recording of monthly results obtained from service providers;
  • Financial reporting for certain corporate structures including timely and accurate recording of monthly results obtained from service providers;
  • 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 various financial information for Joint Venture partners;
  • Preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements or review of financial statements prepared by third party service providers in various jurisdictions, ensuring consistent application of accounting standards in accordance with local GAAP or IFRS;
  • Coordination of interim and year-end audits for various entities;
  • Technical analysis to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for acquisitions and dispositions; and
  • Completing ad-hoc analyses as required by management.

Financial Planning & Analysis and Operational Support :

  • Prepare 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 a University degree in accounting or business administration
  • Have completed or are working towards the CPA designation
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, real estate management company experience preferred but not required
  • Excel in working in a fast pace, dynamic environment and have demonstrated time management and organizational skills, and an ability to prioritize responsibilities
  • Have experience working in a large international organization with a complex organizational structure and in a multi-currency environment Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required, and exposure to JD Edwards and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is considered an asset
  • Are analytical and have the ability to produce analysis with appropriate style and language to support conclusions
  • Have high attention to detail and accuracy and strong follow-up skills
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Have strong management / improvement kills 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
  • 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 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 committee and employee recognition programs.