Financial Analyst in Kingston upon Thames

Location: Kingston, ON

Type: Existing vacancy

Hours: 35 hours per week

Compensation Range: $85,000 - $95,000

Overview

Are you looking to take the next step in your accounting career with a well-established Canadian company? As a Financial Analyst, you’ll have the opportunity to work independently while demonstrating exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, judgement, and efficiency in managing financial records. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President, Accounting and working closely with the Vice President, Accounting and Controller, you’ll play a key role in shaping best practices and processes within our department. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team and help drive our continued success.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly entries, analyze monthly building operating statements and Microsoft Power BI reports for completeness and accuracy for the Operations department.
• Analyze and record capital expenditure accruals quarterly, including interacting with our Property Standards and HVAC departments, to ensure accurate reporting on projects.
• Review and maintain monthly balance sheet account reporting, including liaising with various departments on status of transactions and balancing to the general ledger.
• Review and maintain commercial accounts and telecommunication leases including reconciliations and adherence to lease terms.
• Review of semi-annual comparative building statements in Microsoft Power BI.
• Work with our Senior Financial Analyst in the reporting of the quarterly status of capital expenditure projects with the various departments.
• Review and analyze utility consumption and rates for buildings, identifying any anomalies and communicate findings to our HVAC team for investigation.
• Assist our legal department with review of various rent increases and processing various Orders from the Landlord Tenant Board for rent adjustments.
• Review capital expenditure invoices weekly to ensure accuracy and adherence to proper controls and comparing actual spend to approved budgets.
• Review and help reconcile property tax accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit working papers and lead sheets.
• Assist our Acquisition’s team with analysis and reporting related to building acquisitions.
• Reconcile the budget to spending reporting on capital in-suite expenses.
• Perform a variety of ad hoc accounting duties, including balancing various accounts, and providing support to the financial accounting team as needed.
• Provide input to enhance service relationship, process efficiencies and identify potential compliance issues to the Assistant Vice President, Accounting and/or the Vice President Accounting & Controller.
• Participate in projects and additional initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in finance/accounting is required.
• CPA designation is required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in finance or accounting is required.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritising skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and work well under pressure.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Experience with Yardi software is an asset.

Why Homestead?

Joining Homestead is becoming part of a team that takes pride in building and supporting our communities. We offer long‑term stability and opportunities to develop your career. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program, and RRSP matching for retirement planning. Our work environment is collaborative, and we take time to celebrate achievements and positive changes through company events and social gatherings. We value integrity, dedication, and continually seek to uphold a culture of "doing the right thing".

Additional Information

A satisfactory reference check and criminal records clearance are required for this position. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted directly. Homestead Land Holdings Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Please make needs known in advance.