Who We Are 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 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 Values Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace. Overview 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. Responsibilities Relationship Development Develop and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure proactive timely resolution of all co-worker inquiries. Financial Accounting and Reporting Prepare monthly financial statements. Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements. 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. Assist in the annual budgeting process Investment Administration Management Assist with fund administration tasks including the processing of monthly cash distributions and redemptions. Complete reconciliation of units, cash and distributions between external and internal sources. Assist with the calculation of the monthly NAV. 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. Complete other duties as assigned. Requirements * 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 verbal, analytical, organization and written skills; * Self-starter; highly motivated and able to take the initiative required to achieve goals and objectives; * Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment; * Excellent follow-up skills with the ability to effectively resolve problems in a timely manner using relevant information, sound reasoning and common sense; * Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to multi-task; and * Excellent command of MS Office products: Word, Power Point, Excel.   Centurion is an inclusive and equal opportunity Employer committed to creating a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for all Employees. 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. This posting is for an existing job vacancy.