Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Analyst, Finance (SFA) will join the Private Funds Finance team within the Private Equity business group. Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto, the SFA role is a highly visible position that provides the foundation, guidance, and exposure towards a challenging and dynamic career. The SFA will be involved at various depths with financial reporting, performance measurement, capital calls/distributions, and investor relations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Review and assist in preparation of Private Fund and LP reporting, including standalone legal entity trial balances, consolidated Fund financial statements under US GAAP, investors capital statements, and related other items on a quarterly and annual basis. 

• Review and assist in preparation of capital call and distribution notices to investors. 

• Support the publicly traded company’s (BBP/BBU) consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS relating to Private Fund entities. 

• Detailed review of Fund performance metrics, including gross/net IRR, management fees and carried interest. 

• Actively participate and lead the resolution of complex technical accounting issues, including coordination with auditors, fund administrators and operating platforms. 

• Assist in managing fund operations, including compliance, controls, and treasury management by assisting other functional teams within the group. 

• Assist in preparation of various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making. 

• Assist in resolving investor request related to fund financial items and reporting 

• Provide guidance and coaching to fund administration team and co-op students 

• Ad-hoc analyses and special projects as required. 

Requirements: 

• Three to five (3-5) years of progressive work experience in an accounting or auditing function 

• A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA) 

• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills 

• Demonstrated leadership ability and is a team player, willing to always support the team 

• Can work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines 

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) 

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines 

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development 

• Experience in the following would be advantageous (but not required) 

• Private Investment Funds 

• US GAAP Investment Company accounting 

• Carried interest/performance fees calculations 

• Complex legal structures