Senior Analyst, Finance & Operations

About the Company

Founded in 2000, Timbercreek is one of Canada’s leading alternative asset class investment managers, focused on providing structured financing solutions to experienced real estate owners and investors across selectively identified urban centres primarily in Canada, Ireland and the United States. Through active and direct investment, we employ a thematic approach to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns for our investors and partners, leveraging the diversified expertise and relationships of our highly experienced team to invest capital across a wide range of asset classes. Timbercreek’s team of 50 investment professionals have extensive domain expertise in these markets and combine an entrepreneurial growth focus with institutional risk management. Since 2000, the Timbercreek team has actively sourced, underwritten, funded and managed real estate debt or equity transactions that deployed over $18 billion of capital, financed by public and private Timbercreek investment vehicles, as well as many institutional partners.

About the Position

Timbercreek Capital is seeking a Senior Analyst for the Corporate team in our Finance department. The Senior Analyst will primarily be responsible for assisting in preparation of financial statements and management reporting, preparing, and posting journal entries, maintaining, and updating financial/investment transactions, and performing reconciliation for various accounts. The Senior Analyst will also monitor liquidity, manage bank account openings and closures, and administer online bank account access. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing monthly management reports, quarterly financial statements and board presentations of corporate entities, including related supporting schedules

Prepare and post journal entries for corporate entities

Daily cash monitoring of bank accounts to ensure adequate liquidity is available

Make recommendations on borrowing requirements and/or short-term investing of excess cash

Prepare documentation required to facilitate drawdown/repayment under credit facilities

Prepare quarterly compliance certificates related to credit facilities

Assist in quarterly forecasts and annual budget for corporate entities, including updating supporting schedules

Administrator for online bank account access

Management of bank account documentation including updating of signatories and addition/closure of bank accounts as required

Participate in annual audits of the corporate entities

Maintain and develop controls to ensure the integrity of the accounting systems and accuracy of information; ensure internal control procedures are followed

Co-ordinate and prioritize daily work to meet deadlines

Identify, analyze, respond to, and resolve issues and problems as they arise

Work with team members to improve operational efficiency and client services

Deal with internal and external clients in a professional and timely manner, being able to respond to and resolve queries or escalate where necessary

Participate in special projects as required

Education and Experience

Post secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related area of study

CPA designation obtained or in progress

3-5 years experience in the financial services industry specializing in accounting/financial reporting

Real estate industry experience is considered an asset

Knowledge of mortgage lending practices is an asset

Experience with investment management systems such as Yardi is an asset

Qualifications

Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

A professional demeanor coupled with strong communication skills both written and verbal

Demonstrates a high degree of integrity, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality

Ability to accurately listen, understand and respond appropriately

Ability to work and act independently using good judgment when assessing difficult situations

Ability to remain calm and focused in high pressure situations

Self-motivated individual who is proactive, takes initiative, goal and results oriented and work independently without a lot of direction

Superior organizational and time management skills in order to multi-task/prioritize and work under tight timelines and meet multiple deadlines

Excellent problem-solving capabilities

Superior attention to detail and accuracy and excellent follow-up skills

Flexible with a “can-do” attitude and a “no task is too big or too small” attitude

Timbercreek Capital is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability–related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email us. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.