Starlight Investments, in conjunction with WP Osborne Executive Search, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their portfolio finance team.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst will be a key member of the Canadian and U.S residential portfolios finance team, responsible for financial management, reporting and accounting for various portfolios owned by Starlight and/or large institutional investors. The role will have exposure to all levels of management and develop and leverage relationships with all internal stakeholders including asset management, investments, leasing, shared service finance teams including treasury, property accounting (CORE), tax and other business lines as required to successfully execute their responsibilities.Financial Analysis and AccountingEnsure the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of portfolio accounting, including fund and property financial results prepared by the third-party property managers and CORE team to understand and highlight key trends / opportunities to improve financial results;Review and analyze monthly reporting provided by CORE, through BI, to understand key variances and communicate to internal stakeholders (primarily senior management and asset management team) for each property including ensuring the commentary reflects the underlying performance of the assets and is complete and accurate;Review of consolidated account reconciliations required to support external and internal reporting disclosures;Assist with external financial statement preparation and internal reporting requirements;Support the team with managing the external audits for each Fund as required, including the preparation of working papers and relationship management with audit firm contacts to ensure timely audit completion;Ensure Canadian residential property and fund results are closely monitored through liaising with CORE and asset management to ensure month-end results are complete and accurate;Highlight any key risks based on financial review to internal stakeholders including asset management, finance leadership and senior management;Manage process improvement projects to streamline accounting processes, as required;Maintain General Ledger, including journal entries and analysis as required to ensure the integrity of financial and operational information;Utilize business intelligence tool and other standardized reporting frameworks to prepare working papers for monthly reporting to assist auditors complete quarterly/year-end reviews/audits and tax return preparation;Investor Reporting and Financial ReportingWork collaboratively to assist with the standardization and preparation of quarterly investor reporting materials including financial statements, operational performance updates, market trends and other performance indicators including commentary on financial results;Assist with the preparation of budgets and analysis for budget inputs for the properties;Assist with other financial management initiatives or ad-hoc projects, as required;Acquisition and Financing ManagementPerform acquisition, disposition and refinancing accounting;Assist with other business transactions to provide financial support, as required.Cash and Debt ManagementAssist with the management of cash availability, including review of cash position reporting prepared by the Starlight shared service treasury team to ensure accurate cash reporting and forecasting;Assist with the management of the partnership’s debt portfolios, including ensuring all loan provisions are appropriately complied with.QualificationsThe Senior Financial Analyst will possess a University Degree in Finance/Accounting, and a CPA designation with 2+ years of accounting experience; a thorough understanding of accounting principles; proficient Microsoft Word and Outlook skills, and advanced Excel skills; strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. This candidate will be able to deal with confidential information, demonstrating reliability and dependability; and be a detail-oriented, self-directed, resourceful, analytical thinker who can deliver results in a deadline-driven environment. Experience with Yardi software and residential real estate industry is considered an asset.ApplicationQualified candidates can submit their resume via LinkedIn. We thank you for your interest in this role, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.CompensationThe compensation structure is comprised of a base salary that is market competitive and based on factors such as experience, education, designations, and skillset. It also includes a discretionary annual performance bonus tied to weighted performance targets and company performance, medical/dental benefits, healthcare spending accounts, tiered employer matching group retirement savings plan and parking/Presto allowance. Other benefits include maternity top-up, investment opportunities in the company’s funds, summer office hours, annual company-wide volunteer day and many more.AI is not used to screen candidates for this role.Diversity, Equity and InclusionStarlight is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that the company operates in. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Black, Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.Environmental Social Governance (ESG)As one of the largest rental housing providers in Canada, Starlight’s focus on ESG is aligned with the company’s broader purpose to invest with impact and drive social and economic growth through real estate. 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