SPRING LIVING OVERVIEW

Spring Living Retirement Communities (springliving.ca) is a boutique, rapidly growing Canadian senior living owner/operator, who currently owns and operates 21 retirement communities in Ontario and Quebec. The company has an ambitious growth plan to expanding through acquisition of mid-market retirement residences across Canada over the next 5 years. Spring Living’s mission is to create warm, welcoming and secure environments for residents, foster caring connections, and provide personalized services by team members who are committed to making a significant IMPACT every day.

Spring Living is the Retirement Community platform of the BAZ group; a Real Estate company that strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions assets throughout North America.

JOB OVERVIEW

REPORTS TO:

Senior Financial Analyst & Senior Manager, Finance

We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. This role is designed for a well-rounded analyst who can adapt to various responsibilities, and provide support across multiple finance functions. Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst and Senior Manager, Finance, this position will play a key role in financial analysis & reporting, process improvements, and acquisition implementation. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist with accounts payable and other finance-related tasks as needed.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Closing:

• Support month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve closing processes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

• Assist with financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Provide actionable insights by analyzing financial trends, key performance indicators, and operational results.

Acquisition Implementation:

• Support the financial integration of new acquisitions, ensuring alignment with company processes and policies.
• Analyze acquisition performance and prepare post-acquisition financial reports.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure a smooth onboarding process for acquired entities.

Cross-Functional Support & Backup Responsibilities:

• Act as a backup for team members during vacations or absences, ensuring continuity in financial operations.
• Provide support in accounts payable and other finance-related tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems; experience with Yardi is highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.
• Enrollment in or willingness to pursue a CPA designation is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to a wide range of financial functions, including financial reporting & analysis, budgeting, acquisition and strategic initiatives.

In accordance with Spring Living’s duty to protect the health and safety of team members and residents, all team members are requested to be fully vaccinated by the Canadian approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to the start of their first shift. Proof of vaccination is required.

Statement of Commitment- Spring Living is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario’s accessibility laws.

Added to careers SL is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.