About Elevate Living
Elevate Living is a rapidly growing real estate development company dedicated to delivering both strong financial returns and meaningful social returns to our investors and partners. Elevate Living is the manager for the Elevate Living Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), and the company currently has over 3,000 units under development across Ontario.
We are a dynamic team with room for growth and career advancement. If you are a motivated, forward-thinking financial professional looking to make a tangible impact, we want you to grow with us.
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-caliber Financial Analyst to oversee the financial health, planning, and compliance of our diverse portfolio. In this role, you will manage the financials for several corporations with multiple development and construction projects. You will act as a pivotal bridge between our internal team (bookkeepers, administration) and external partners (accountants, tax lawyers, securities lawyers, third-party auditors, and lenders).
What You Will Do:
Financial Oversight & Strategy
- Portfolio Management: Oversee the financials for multiple corporations with various development and construction projects.
- Executive Collaboration: Work closely with the President and VP of Development to manage, improve, and strategize the financial health and efficiencies of the company.
- Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day work of the internal bookkeeping and administration team, as well as coordinate with external accountants, tax/securities lawyers, and third-party auditors.
- Process Improvement: Manage and participate in the Purchase Order system, oversee the Accounts Payable process, and continuously improve overall financial systems and data integrity.
Forecasting, Modeling & Underwriting
- Proforma Management: Underwrite and manage proformas for potential property acquisitions, existing projects, and the overall company. Prepare and update Annual ROI, IRR, and Cash-on-Cash (COC) proformas.
- Cash Flow & Projections: Prepare, manage, and continuously improve Cash Flow Trackers and Cash Flow Projections for each individual project, the REIT, and the overarching company.
- Project Controls: Manage Quantity Surveyor (QS) reports and lead all interactions with the Quantity Surveyor.
Investor Relations & Banking
- Investor Reporting: Manage and track investors within the REIT. Ensure monthly financial reports and updates are delivered seamlessly to investors.
- Compliance Tracking: Maintain updated spreadsheets of all GPs/LPs by project, ensuring all signed paperwork is secured and on hand.
- Financing & Lending: Prepare financials and collaborate closely with mortgage brokers, banks, private lenders, and the CMHC.
Compliance & Accounting
- Tax & CRA Compliance: Oversee the filing of corporate tax returns to ensure all corporations are up to date and in good standing with the CRA. Ensure all monthly HST returns are filed accurately and on time.
- Reporting: Manage weekly financial reports and handle the monthly update of rent rolls for each rental property.
What You Bring (Skills & Qualifications)
- Technical Expertise: Proficient in basic accounting, bookkeeping financial reports, corporate tax returns, and HST.
- Advanced Excel Skills: Mastery of Excel is required; advanced skills such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables are essential, while knowledge of Macros is a strong benefit.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding or strong background in the real estate and/or construction sector.
- Analytical Mindset: Proven ability in financial tracking, financial forecasting, and analyzing complex financial data.
- Core Values & Mindset: You are Humble, Confident, and Motivated. You have a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and expand your skillset.
- Collaboration: Ability to work exceptionally well both independently and in a collaborative team environment to meet the company’s goals, mission, and vision.
Why Join Elevate Living?
- Growth Potential: Ample room for professional advancement in a fast-expanding company.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a team that values both financial excellence and social returns.
- Dynamic Environment: No two days are the same as we manage a pipeline of over 3,000 units.
To Apply: If you are ready to elevate your career and drive the financial success of a premier real estate development firm, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [email protected], while noting "Financial Analyst" in the subject line.
Important Notice for Applicants
At Elevate Living Inc., we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our community. We are deeply committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable environment where everyone feels valued and belongs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual merit. We proudly and fully embrace all members of our community regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in Ontario, Canada. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
By submitting your application, you authorize Elevate Living Inc. to store and process your personal data for recruitment purposes. Please note that while we truly appreciate the time and effort put into every application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the financial sensitivity of this role, background, reference, or credit checks may be required for preferred candidates.
Pay: $70,000.00-$87,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
