Company Description:

Fengate is an asset management firm that specializes in customized investment funds with a strategic focus on infrastructure, real estate and private equity. We are trusted developers and active managers of real assets, providing investors with special access to tailored investments with reliable, long-term returns. With operations in North America and select international markets, we have a global reach built on strong Canadian roots and a well-established track record of successful investments.

Founded in 1974, Fengate started as a real estate management business in Ontario, Canada. Over the last 40 years, we have transformed our business to become one of Canada’s leading real asset management firms, with offices in Toronto, Oakville, and Houston. Since 2007, Fengate has been recognized as one of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies”.

Fengate’s Private Equity group has over $600 million in assets under management and several portfolio investments across North America. Leveraging 40+ years of experience and relationships as an owner and operator of real assets, the Private Equity team works with select successful businesses to fully realize their growth potential through Fengate providing capital, strategic operational guidance, and enhanced business relationships to management teams.

Position Description:

The Senior Financial Analyst, Private Equity will report to the Senior Manager of Finance, and work closely with the Private Equity investment team. The individual will be required to develop a deep understanding of the Private Equity fund structures and be responsible for reporting, tax, internal controls and compliance, treasury, as well as financial and operating analysis. This role offers the opportunity to develop a solid understanding of key drivers and performance metrics of the fund and portfolio investments.

The successful candidate will be driven for growth and genuinely curious; that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; can multi-task, efficiently prioritize and work under timelines and manage multiple stakeholders; is detail and process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work; and has a strong foundation in accounting and reporting.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements, fund reports, and investor notices for the respective funds
• Prepare trial balances, custodian reports, debt compliance documents for the respective funds
• Prepare presentation materials for investor meetings, trustee meetings, internal presentations
• Responsible for tax filing, compliance, and analysis
• Responsible for developing a working knowledge of the various fund documents including Limited Partnership Agreements, credit agreements, management agreement
• Responsible for timely updates to the Private Equity finance team on progress of Funds and identification of any issues
• Supporting the annual financial audit and ensuring retention of appropriate audit documentation
• Continuous development and streamlining of processes and procedures
• Assist with valuation, due diligence, fundraising, and investor requests as required
• Assist with cash flow planning and identify opportunities to maximize investor returns
• Ad-hoc analysis on financial and operational results, as well as special projects as required

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications and Skill set:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant technical discipline
• CPA designated, with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with working in the private equity space is an asset
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, etc.)
• Strong understanding of statement of earnings, balance sheet, cash flows
• Keen sense of how financial statements and note disclosures need to be presented and reviewed
• Genuinely curious with a desire to understand key metrics and drivers
• High attention to detail
• Understanding of accounting principles, ASPE, GAAP, etc.
• Exceptional quality standards and an ongoing desire to push for new approaches, insights, and presentation methods
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle competing deliverables, with accurate/timely delivery under tight timelines

Personal Characteristics:

Core Fengate Competencies:

• Business Focus and Strategic Thinking: You display an understanding of Fengate’s as well as the investment project’s business and strategy. You recognize and reinforce how Fengate differentiates itself in the marketplace.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: You are approachable and supportive of team members and go above and beyond normal duties to make the team and Fengate successful. You actively participate in team activities and projects.
• Driving for Results: You take initiative to manage your work and performance and do not require close supervision. You consistently produce high quality output.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: You recognize challenges and opportunities and determine whether action is needed and prioritize situation in terms of impact.
• Communication: Clear, concise and directly communicate ideas, information and directions both verbally and in writing.

Location & Travel:

The position will be based out of our Oakville office. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 3 days per week. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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