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Senior Accountant, Corporate

Toronto, Ontario · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$85kDetected 11 days ago

ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingExcelProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsFinancial ReportingFinancial ModelingVariance Analysis

About the role

Forum Asset Management is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Senior Accountant, Corporate to join our Corporate Accounting team.
This role is integral to the firm's financial operations, managing a broad portfolio of recurring deliverables across corporate entities, regulatory compliance, cash management, and financial reporting.
The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of deliverables, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and brings a continuous improvement mindset to every process they touch.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly close process across multiple corporate entities, including journal entries, accruals, and variance review.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and entities, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain well-organized, audit-ready documentation for all recurring deliverables throughout the year
Maintain a rolling two-year cash flow forecast, updating assumptions and projections based on current business activity.
Liaise with external property managers, fund administrators, and banking counterparties to manage account activity and resolve outstanding items.
Maintain and update the firm's budget reforecast model, including actuals entry, variance analysis, and commentary.
Support ad hoc financial modelling and analysis as requested by senior leadership.
Administer and maintain certain employee compensation programs, including the tracking and reconciliation of employee loans and shareholder loan schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate, investment management, or financial services.
Demonstrated experience with Yardi or a comparable property/fund accounting platform.
Hands-on experience with HST filings, bank reconciliations, and regulatory compliance submissions.
Experience in a multi-entity environment with intercompany transactions.
Strong process improvement mindset - you are always looking for a better, faster, or more reliable way to do things.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
experience with AI-powered productivity tools is a strong asset.
Exceptional attention to detail - you catch errors before they become problems.
Eagerness to adopt and champion AI and technology tools (e.g., Claude in Excel, Yardi automation) in your day-to-day workflow.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a high volume of recurring deliverables simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with AI-powered productivity tools is a strong asset.

Nice to have

CPA designation (or in progress) strongly preferred.

Skills

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Compensation

Forecast G&A expenses on a monthly and annual basis, comparing actuals to budget and reforecast.
Compensation - We are committed to supporting your success and are offering a salary range of $65,000 - 85,000 CAD for this position.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits - A top-tier insurance program designed to keep you healthy, active, and supported, plus a $1,000 annual wellness credit.
Competitive Total Rewards - We value our team members and offer a well-rounded package that includes competitive pay, paid time off, and performance-based incentives.
Learning and Development Opportunities - Access support for professional designations, TTI behavioural assessments, and quarterly learning forums to grow your skills and industry knowledge.
We believe in Best Idea Wins and foster an entrepreneurial environment where your input has real impact.
Diverse & Inclusive Team - We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of equity and inclusion.
Employee Referral Program - Receive a generous bonus when your referral joins our team.
Prepare expense reimbursement reconciliations, corporate credit card payments, and other recurring accounting deliverables.

Company info

Delivering Extraordinary Outcomes™ through Investment.
Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 29-year track record of delivering long-term value through real estate, private equity, and infrastructure investments.
We are a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability, responsible investing, and making a positive impact in the communities where we invest.
With over $3 billion in AUM, Forum is one of Canada's most dynamic investment platforms.
In 2024, we completed the country's largest real estate transaction through our acquisition of Alignvest Student Housing, making us the largest owner and developer of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada.
Our open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) is now over $2.4 billion, backed by a $3.5 billion development pipeline that spans coast to coast.
Forum is also building one of the fastest-growing self-storage platforms in Canada, focused on acquiring, developing, and operating institutional-grade storage facilities in undersupplied urban markets.
At Forum, we encourage diversity.
We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team.
Forum is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing accessible employment practices.
Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know recruiting@forumam.com
Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know at recruiting@forumam.com.

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