Senior Financial Analyst, Infrastructure Funds

Company Overview

Fengate Asset Management is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity, and real estate strategies. Founded in 1974 in Hamilton, Ontario, and with over 250 team members across Canada and the U.S., Fengate is one of the most active real asset and growth equity investors in North America. The firm currently manages over C$10 billion in capital commitments in support of more than C$40 billion in gross asset value, on behalf of over 60 institutional investors across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The firm believes that acting responsibly to its stakeholders and communities is fundamental. Fengate is a signatory of both the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity in Action initiative and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into all stages of the firm’s investment process. In 2021, Fengate established its ESG Committee and its EBID (Equity, Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity) Think Tank, consisting of leaders and employees of all backgrounds and levels throughout the firm, to advance and govern the ESG and EBID objectives.

Fengate has achieved Platinum Club member status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, retaining this designation since 2007, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. Over the past year, Fengate was named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ (#4 for companies with 100-999 employees) and as a Best Workplace™ for Financial Services & Insurance, Inclusion, Women, Today’s Youth, Mental Wellness, Giving Back, and Most Trusted Executive Teams.

The firm has also been recognized with Waterstone Human Capital’s 2022 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ award. This program recognizes best-in-class organizations for having cultures that have helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Only 50 organizations are awarded this prestigious corporate culture award each year.

POSITION & SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Company: Fengate Asset Management

Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Infrastructure Funds

Reports To: Senior Manager, Finance, Infrastructure Funds

Location: Oakville

OPPORTUNITY

Fengate is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Infrastructure Funds finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, Infrastructure Funds the individual will be responsible for fund operations, investor reporting, financial analysis, tax, treasury, compliance, and management of Fengate’s infrastructure funds. This role will interact closely with the project and investments teams, the fund administrator, investor relations team, tax team and external investors. The role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of infrastructure private equity funds, with focus on Fengate’s closed ended infrastructure funds.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is detail and process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and has a superior finance/accounting foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of the fund’s external administrator to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and financial reporting
• Maintain fund models to forecast fund performance and manage liquidity needs, including coordinating across the broader infrastructure team for key inputs
• Prepare quarterly investor and management reports and presentations
• Responsible for overseeing capital activity (i.e., capital calls and distributions) and treasury functions; perform detailed review of notices and other investor communications prepared by the fund’s administrator
• Manage the fund’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with governing fund documents and credit facilities
• Collaborate with the investor relations team to respond to investor requests and assist with fundraising initiatives
• Liaise with tax team and advisors to oversee tax filings and compliance with tax authorities in the U.S. and Canada
• Other ad-hoc financial analysis to support the infrastructure business unit and the broader Fengate team (i.e., asset management, legal, investments, etc.)
• Contribute new ideas to develop best in class processes and procedures
  
  

Key Qualifications

This position offers an opportunity for growth within the Fengate organization. To qualify, candidates must have:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, or other relevant technical discipline with minimum of 3 years of experience
• CPA designation or in process required
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development
• Excellent analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Exceptional quality standards and an ongoing desire to push for new approaches, insights, and presentation methods
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills - financial modelling experience/training would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines as a part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Being Authentic – Inspiring trust and being courageous.
• Focusing on Performance – Being accountable and driving results.
• Understanding Stakeholders – Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.
• Building Effective Relationships – Collaboration and communication.
  
  

LOCATION

Oakville

PAY RANGE

The expected base pay range for this position is: $85,000 - $100,000.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.