Job Description

Why join us?Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.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\xe2\x80\x99s 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; andCompleting 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; andAssisting 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; andEnsure compliance with Oxford\xe2\x80\x99s processes and controls.To succeed in this role, you:Have a University degree in accounting or business administrationHave completed or are working towards the CPA designationHave a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, real estate management company experience preferred but not requiredExcel in working in a fast pace, dynamic environment and have demonstrated time management and organizational skills, and an ability to prioritize responsibilitiesHave 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 assetAre analytical and have the ability to produce analysis with appropriate style and language to support conclusionsHave high attention to detail and accuracy and strong follow-up skillsHave strong written and verbal communication skillsHave strong management/improvement kills with a mindset for continuous improvementEmbrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a team environmentAre driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through critical thinkingOur story:Oxford Properties Group (\xe2\x80\x9cOxford\xe2\x80\x9d) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford\xe2\x80\x99s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario\'s municipal employees.For more information on Oxford, visitOMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

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