Role Overview

The Finance Director will be based in Toronto and will oversee all aspects of the finance function supporting the organization’s interest in a joint venture. Occasional travel to the strategic partner’s office may be required.

In this role, the Finance Director will work closely with the joint venture partner, investment and portfolio management teams, and external accounting and tax service providers to develop and optimize the finance function and support value creation across the platform.

The Finance Director will be responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, debt compliance, treasury and liquidity management, platform-level analysis, and ad hoc finance initiatives, while coordinating closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual audited financial statements in collaboration with the joint venture partner and external accounting service providers. Own the financial forecast, operating key performance indicators, liquidity planning, and distribution forecasts for both businesses. Oversee tax provisions and tax compliance activities in coordination with external tax service providers. Maintain valuation models for the relevant investments, along with asset-pricing and sales tools that support re-leasing and disposition decisions. Provide recurring updates to key stakeholders regarding investment and operating performance. Lead debt compliance activities for secured financing arrangements and revolving credit facilities. Oversee treasury, cash management, and payment processes in collaboration with internal treasury teams and the joint venture partner. Support platform-level financial analysis and other ad hoc finance initiatives.

Technical Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related discipline. Professional designation such as CPA, CA, or CFA. At least seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience in accounting, audit, transaction services, infrastructure, asset management, corporate finance, or a related field. Strong Excel skills and demonstrated ability to work with financial models, reporting templates, and large data sets. Sound understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, debt obligations, and core finance processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proactive, organized, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities from initiation through completion. Interest in infrastructure, asset management, and investment operating companies. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving platform environment.