Student Analyst, Investment Finance

Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries. Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 435 Employees is a core component of Centurion’s success since 2003. Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) owns more than 22,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 46 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes. The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them.

Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors.

Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst is responsible for performing corporate finance and accounting duties, including assisting with the preparation of internal and external financial reports, analysis of financial information, treasury management and assistance with the year-end audit process.

Financial Accounting and Reporting
Prepare accounting entries, consolidated working papers and schedules. Maintain an attestation function to ensure all accounts are reconciled.

Analysis and Budgeting
Complete detailed monthly variance analysis. Gather and analyze key performance metrics against industry standards. Investment Administration Management
Complete reconciliation of units, cash and distributions between external and internal sources. Work closely with back office service providers to streamline processes within our investment channels.

Compliance and Audit
Assist with the external interim and year-end audit process. Prepare audit working papers and continuity schedules. Assist in resolving audit issues in an efficient and timely manner. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field;

• Working towards, or have obtained, an active accounting designation;
• 3 years’ work experience in financial analytical role; public and/or real-estate industry experience considered an asset;
• Excellent command of MS Office products: Word, Power Point, Excel.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and all other applicable provincial rules and regulations, Centurion will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, as requested.