Senior Financial Analyst, Reporting (Future Opportunities)

OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Financial Analyst will report into the Manager of Finance. The individual will support accounting and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of operating investments and entities across the organization. This role will also support broader reporting requirements, including playing a key role in budgeting and forecasting activities.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Finance, Treasury, Operations, FP&A, and third‑party service providers. The successful individual will have experience supporting financial reporting and accounting activities within an investment, asset management, or operating business environment. The candidate will be a self‑starter and genuinely curious, who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, can effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, is detail and process oriented with a strong sense of ownership, and has a solid foundation in accounting and financial reporting.

Please note the purpose for this job posting is for future opportunities and not a current vacancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supporting our 3rd party full cycle day‑to‑day accounting which includes review of journal entries, accruals, reviewing accounts payable, oversight of bank reconciliations, HST reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Review monthly billings, invoicing, or revenue schedules and provide value‑added financial insights as required.
• Review and validation of contract, agreement, or system setups related to revenue and cost recoveries, including internal audit support where applicable.
• Oversight of monthly cash flow projections and cash distributions to institutional investors.
• Oversee the month end close process and timeline, including the review and commentary of monthly financial statements and financial reports, as well as monthly variance analysis and discussion to support actual to budget variances.
• Assist with year‑end audit processes through the preparation of audit working papers.
• Driver based commentary and analysis of budget to variance actuals.
• Help lead the financial planning & analysis (FP&A) for the 10‑year plan including detailed review of budget assumptions and value add budget insight.
• Partner with operational and business teams to support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts.
• Critically review budget assumptions across different asset classes for accurate/complete budgets.
• Generate and review the monthly reporting dashboard for senior management review.
• Document a process to ensure compliance across different funds based on partnership agreements.
• Assist the reporting team in tracking, summarizing and analyzing year over year asset management fees including completeness of fees charged to investors as part of compliance work.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements or efficiencies.
• Support the debt/capital monthly treasury function and other ad hoc reporting related duties.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant technical discipline.
• CPA designated, with 3+ years of relevant experience in the industry.
• Experience supporting operating, investment, or project‑based finance environments is an asset.
• Strong excel skills and ability to create professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Understanding of statement of earnings, balance sheet, cash flows, etc.
• Genuinely curious with a desire to understand key metrics and drivers.
• High attention to detail, understanding of accounting principles, ASPE, GAAP, etc.
• Strong customer focus with excellent relationship building and a collaborative working style.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle competing deliverables, with accurate/timely delivery under tight timelines.
• Demonstrates the highest level of ethics and personal integrity.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Being Authentic – Inspiring trust and being courageous.
• Focusing on Performance – Being accountable and driving results.
• Understanding Stakeholders – Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.
• Building Effective Relationships – Collaboration and communication.

LOCATION

[Oakville – Hybrid 3 days a week]

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

PAY RANGE

The expected base pay range for this position is:

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00