POSITION OVERVIEW:

Bluestar Equity is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our newly established finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the financial reporting function including consolidation, fund reporting and decision support analytics.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• CPA/CFA (or in progress) is an asset designation preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial reporting, FP&A or fund accounting.
• Hands on experience with consolidations is an asset.
• Strong grasp of fund accounting (LP/GP mechanics, partner capital, allocations, carry)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial modeling; advanced Excel skills required.
• Solid understanding of ASPE, and fund accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Consolidate financial information across multiple funds and entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ASPE and accounting policies.
• Manage fund accounting processes including reconciliations, journal entries and NAV calculations.
• Own monthly close process and consolidation across multiple funds and entities
• Prepare, consolidate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple funds and entities.
• Generate detailed financial reports for management
• Lead fund reporting (including waterfalls/carry, partner allocations, management fees, performance fees and NAV Support).
• Maintain intercompany matrices, eliminations, capital structures & manage FX where applicable.
• Perform variance analysis, forecasting, and trend reporting to support business planning and decision-making.
• Build/automate models, dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Oversee corporate tax and HST filing calendar across entities
• Partner with CFO on forecasts and liquidity reporting.
• Prepare year-end audit packages (working papers, lead sheets, roll forwards) and liaise with auditors.
• Continuously improve reporting processes, financial models, and operational efficiencies.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as required.