Senior Financial Analyst POST NUMBER: 443014

Senior Financial Analyst 

Woodbourne, a growing manager of Canadian private equity real estate assets with a current AUM of over $2.5 billion, is looking for a bright person with strong organization and communication skills to fill a key role in its corporate office in downtown Toronto. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, the Senior Financial plays a key role in the firm’s Finance team:

• Working with the fund’s external administrator, lead and oversee the preparation and timely reporting of consolidated fund financial statements in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and regulatory requirements, on a quarterly basis
• Support day-to-day financial operations for Woodbourne’s funds and holding entities, including projecting cashflows and liquidity needs, preparing and reviewing capital calls, distributions, funding investments, managing credit facilities, and compliance requirements 
• Liaison with the fund administrator to communicate business transactions and provide general oversight over accounting entries to ensure full accuracy over the fund’s general ledger, including accounting for consolidations, treasury reporting and investment performance
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly valuations for Woodbourne’s real estate investments; calculate key performance indicators for individual assets and funds 
• Prepare and review financial reports and presentations to investors on a quarterly and ad-hoc basis to support day-to-day investor queries, fundraising, and investor relations activities
• Review financial reporting and property data received from third-party property and development managers; identify and communicate discrepancies as required
• Coordinate the interim and annual audit for Woodbourne funds and corporate entities, including liaising as the first point of contact with external auditors, researching accounting standards, and drafting investment accounting policy recommendations related to acquisitions, divestitures and other complex transactions
• Coach/mentor junior accounting staff 
• Assist with income tax compliance and filings across various jurisdictions, including Canadian Partnership and Corporate returns, US Partnership returns and HST filings; prepare required accounting data as needed to support tax reporting 
• Ensure all accounting and internal control processes are adhered to and in compliance with the firm’s policies, compliance requirements, and best practices
• Support other key day-to-day accounting operations for various corporate legal entities including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management 
• Collaborate with other groups across the organization, including asset management, investment, development, and investor relations to support business decision making, fundraising activities, and key transactions
• Opportunity to contribute to various special projects related to technology, systems and software, and other business processes and planning to support the firm’s growth and scalability 

Qualifications:

Woodbourne seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated self-starters, mature and intelligent, and who have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.  

The successful candidate is or has:

• A university degree and at least 2 years of work experience in consolidation and financial reporting, ideally within real estate, private equity and/or asset management  
• A CPA designation (or nearing completion of) with strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles, practices, and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading and working in high performing teams
• Proficient with standard accounting software (Concur, Advent Geneva, Sage, Yardi, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Azure
• Highly detail-oriented and analytical, able to solve problems independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills, written and verbal  
• General business and industry knowledge (real estate and/or private equity is an asset)

About us: 

Woodbourne Canada Management Inc. is an affiliate of Woodbourne Capital Management International LP, a global real estate alternative asset manager with a successful track record of investing for over 20 years. Our Toronto office is conveniently located downtown at Front and Spadina, in the brand-new office tower inside The Well. Woodbourne offers a competitive compensation package with a strong work/life balance.

Woodbourne is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women, and people from the LGBTQ(IA ) community. For more information on our application process or to request accommodation, please contact hr@wbourne.com.