Associate, Finance & Operations (Sr., Analyst Level)

at  Hazelview Investments

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Hazelview Investments is an active investor, owner, and manager of global real estate assets. Founded in 1999, Hazelview currently manages over $11.9 billion in total assets across two key investment strategies: direct investments in real estate and investment in publicly traded companies that own investment-grade real estate. We use our global knowledge and expertise to make insightful real estate investments and to actively create value for our team, clients, residents, and tenants. We are committed to a diverse and sustainable future. We see value potential that others have missed. We bring the same philosophy to human investment that we bring to asset investment; focus on the underlying value, commit to maximizing its potential; work at it; be patient; take personal responsibility; share in the rewards. We’re driven to create value for people and places.
Vision: “We create value for people and places”.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Hazelview is seeking an Associate, Finance & Operations in the Finance & Operations department who will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Associate, Finance & Operations will have direct responsibilities in operational duties including recording and reconciling financial and investment transactions, delivering timely and accurate financial reports, and troubleshooting of daily issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Working toward CPA, or other relevant professional designation. Hazelview offers a Pre-approved Program Route for CPA Ontario students.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in investment/property accounting, reconciliations and journal entries
• Solid understanding of investment funds, accounting principles, investment operations and internal controls.
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• Real-estate and/or other private market industry experience is considered an asset
• Working experience with Yardi is considered an asset

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and escalate on a timely basis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, to adapt quickly, prioritize and manage concurrent processes and reporting requirements
• Ability to deliver work independently, while working together as a team
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, and excellent problem-solving ability.
• Pro-active individual who is eager to learn
• Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset.
• Actively championing diversity, equity and inclusion to create an environment of belonging
  Hazelview Investments is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability–related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We will accommodate your needs as required under applicable legislation. Information related to accommodation requirements will be addressed confidentially. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All selected candidates will be asked to complete pre-employment criminal & background checks. Any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory results of all applicable checks. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

• Responsible for month-end close including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, portfolio reconciliations, and recording financial transactions of private investment funds
• Preparation of investment and investor transactions, distributions, capital calls and cash forecast
• Monthly preparation of fund NAVs
• Assist with monthly valuation of private investments and variance analysis
• Management of cash accounts and preparation of cash flow forecast
• Preparation of month end reporting, including management fee calculation, management and investor reporting and other ad-hoc accounting duties
• Work with internal/external property accounting teams to ensure relevant transactions are recorded accurately in a timely manner
• Assist with preparation of debt compliance packages and financial covenant calculations
• Assist with direct and indirect tax work
• Assist with quarterly financial statements support and annual audits
• Maintain up to date operational procedures
• Assist in the reporting of operational metrics
• Participate in system implementations, if/as required, and process improvement initiatives
• Respond to inquiries and requests from other departments or escalate to manager on a timely basis
• Work with team members to improve operational efficiency and client services