29 Aug
|
Allied Properties REIT
|
Toronto
29 Aug
Allied Properties REIT
Toronto
Our work is grounded in a clear purpose: to provide knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments that support creativity, connectivity and human wellness. We seek to make a continuous contribution to cities and culture that elevates and inspires the humanity in all of us. This vision informs how we operate, how we design and how we lead.
Real estate, for us, is not a passive investment. It is a profoundly human endeavour, one that must promote wellness, sustainability, diversity and creativity—today and for generations to come. For more information on Allied’s approach to city-building, visit our Insights page.
Lead Allied’s financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis and management reporting activities. As Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), you will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, develop long-term financial plans and provide analysis of financial and operating performance across Allied’s portfolio and corporate functions. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, you will serve as a strategic business partner to senior leaders and help strengthen financial planning, analytical capabilities and financial discipline across the organization.
This role is well suited to a collaborative and forward-looking finance leader with strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities and a commitment to developing people and building high-performing teams.
Financial
Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Develop and own consolidated financial forecasts and multi-year financial plans. Establish and track key performance indicators related to occupancy, leasing, operating performance, capital expenditures, financing and other business drivers. Continuously enhance planning and forecasting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and business insight.
Performance
Analysis and Management Reporting Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting for senior leadership. Analyze actual financial performance relative to budget, forecast and prior periods, identifying key drivers of variances. Analyze key performance indicators, including funds from operations (FFO), adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) and related financial and operating metrics.
Identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities and communicate their potential financial impact to senior leadership.
Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards and other reporting tools that provide clear visibility into organizational performance. Lead the development of financial and performance reporting for the Board of Trustees and its committees.
Long-Term Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis Lead the development and maintenance of Allied’s long-term financial model. Model the financial implications of potential acquisitions, dispositions, developments and other strategic initiatives in partnership with Investments and other business functions. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership to support business and strategic decisions.
Coordinate
Allied’s annual and long-term capital planning processes. Monitor capital spending against approved plans and identify material variances, risks and emerging requirements. Integrate capital plans into corporate forecasts and long-term financial models.
Provide analysis of the impact of capital investments on financial performance, liquidity and key REIT metrics. FP&A; Systems, Data and Continuous Improvement Lead the development and enhancement of financial planning, forecasting and management reporting tools and processes. Identify opportunities to automate and streamline financial planning and reporting activities.
Establish consistent financial models, reporting methodologies and performance measures across the organization. Promote effective use of financial and operational data to improve business insight and decision-making. Partner with Corporate Accounting and technology teams to support the effective integration of financial systems, data and reporting tools.
Champion continuous improvement and best practices across the FP&A; function. Establish clear priorities and expectations and promote a high standard of quality, accountability and collaboration. Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader organization.
Develop organizational capability through coaching, knowledge sharing and succession planning. Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement and informed decision-making. 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance within commercial real estate or property accounting. ~ Robust technical accounting and financial reporting experience, including full-cycle accounting processes. ~ Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization. ~ Experience with Yardi or similar property accounting systems is considered an asset. Eligible employees participate in performance-based bonus programs and a retirement savings program, with the option to invest in traditional funds or Allied units.
This approach aligns individual effort with Allied’s long-term performance and reinforces a sense of ownership at every level of the organization. ~ In addition to vacation, employees receive six personal days and half-days before statutory holidays. Comprehensive, company-paid health benefits include vision and dental coverage, along with a healthcare spending account. An employee assistance program is available to provide confidential support when it is needed. ~ For those drawn to real estate, this includes uncommon exposure to how buildings, organizations and cities evolve through hands-on experience and shared responsibility. ~ More insight into life at Allied, including our ESG and EDI initiatives, can be found in our annual ESG report.
While
Allied uses technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support administrative efficiency, all screening, assessment and hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, disability and socioeconomic background.
Diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and help us deliver better outcomes for our tenants, partners and communities. We strive to provide an accessible recruitment experience and welcome reasonable accommodation requests at any stage of the recruitment process.
📌 Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis) (Toronto)
🏢 Allied Properties REIT
📍 Toronto