City : Toronto

Category : Senior Financial Analyst

Industry : See posting

Employer : Cadillac Fairview (CF)

Role impact:

The Senior Financial Analyst will analyze and prepare monthly financial information and assist in the analysis and preparation of quarterly financial statements including consolidation procedures. Assist in research and documentation of complex transactions and provide analysis to support accounting treatment.

What you will deliver:

• Prepare monthly analysis for Canadian real estate subsidiaries to ensure accuracy, reasonability and completeness as well as providing analysis and reporting on quarter-end and year-end requirements, ensuring compliance with IFRS, corporate accounting policies and debt covenants;
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial statements for legal entities as prescribed;
• Prepare consolidation journal entries and other journal entries to record transactions as required;
• Liaise with accounting teams at the asset class level in order to obtain and analyze subsidiary financial information and to resolve accounting issues when required;
• Assist in the preparation of fair market value continuity reports;
• Liaise with external auditors and co-ordinate and manage audit requests;
• Prepare the annual pension financial statements including liaising with the pension auditors;
• Assist in the research and documentation of complex transactions (including acquisitions and dispositions) and provide analysis to support accounting treatment in accordance with corporate accounting policies and IFRS;
• Assist in the implementation of changes to company-wide financial accounting policies;
• Assist in the development and implementation of process and procedure improvement projects;
• Recommend and test changes to financial reports ensuring they remain current and meaningful

What your strengths are:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong analytical, organizational and administrative skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce high quality reports;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to interact at all organizational levels.

What you need to succeed:      

• University degree in Business combined with CPA or equivalent accreditation;
• 3-5 years accounting experience with 1-2 years relevant experience in the preparation of financial statements;
• Experience working in the real estate industry and fully literate with real estate accounting policies and procedures;
• Working knowledge of IFRS;
• Experience in external audit;
• Fully computer literate, with extensive Excel skills;
• Knowledge of Workiva/Wdesk an asset;
• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager an asset.

Why you should join us:

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years.  We are so much more than our properties.  We are building leaders at all levels.  We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development.  We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension.  Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher – we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise – we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively – we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy – we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change – we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected.  We’re ready to meet you there – are you?

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.  If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email cfcareers@cadillacfairview.com.