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.

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for the full cycle accounting including the month-end close process, review and analysis of budget vs actuals and internal management and external reporting for certain of Oxford\xe2\x80\x99s global management companies. This role is located in our Toronto office and will be responsible for all aspects of the general ledger accounting for the management companies with a significant focus on General and Administrative (G&A) reporting.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for all aspects of general ledger accounting including review of monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries and allocations, together with supporting documentation, for Oxford\xe2\x80\x99s management companies and related corporate entities and structures
• Financial planning and analysis support. Review and analysis of budget/forecast vs actuals
• Review of monthly bank reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items
• Preparation and/or review of indirect tax filings (VAT, GST)
• Review of supporting documentation for various corporate payments including intercompany payments
• Monitoring bank balances and preparing cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient funds to meet operational requirements
• Preparing step memos and other documentation necessary to support contributions and distributions
• Preparation of audited annual consolidated financial statements for Oxford\xe2\x80\x99s management companies under IFRS and related notes disclosures and supporting schedules. Working with external auditors to support the completion of the audit process
• Preparation quarterly financial statements for local regulatory filing purposes
• Proposing recommendations for process improvements to support efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day activities
• Assisting with requests from external auditors and other departments such as Property Accounting, Treasury and Tax
• Completion of ad hoc projects as required by management

To succeed in this role, you have:

• University degree in conjunction with a CPA, CA/CMA/CGA designation
• Minimum 3 years industry or public accounting experience, real estate management company experience preferred but not required
• High attention to detail and accuracy and strong follow-up skills
• Strong communication / interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) as the position will involve frequent communication
• Experience working in a large environment with a complex organizational structure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required, and exposure to JD Edwards and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is considered an asset
• Adaptable to a changing and fast paced corporate environment managing multiple competing deadlines
• Able to embrace steep learning curve with an open attitude towards learning

Our 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.

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OMERS 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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