AP/Development Coordinator
Fengate, Canada
Job Description
Fengate is an asset management firm that specializes in customized investment funds with a strategic focus on infrastructure, real estate and private equity. We are trusted developers and active managers of real assets, providing investors with special access to tailored investments with reliable, long-term returns. With operations in North America and select international markets, we have a global reach built on strong Canadian roots and a well-established track record of successful investments.
Founded in 1974, Fengate started as a real estate management business in Ontario, Canada. Over the last 40 years, we have transformed our business to become one of Canada’s leading real asset management firms, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, New York and Texas. Since 2007, Fengate has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Position Description
Fengate is seeking a AP/Development Coordinator to join their growing Finance and Development teams in the Real Estate Group. This role will report into both the Development and Finance teams under the direction of the Senior Financial Analyst the Development Managers, the successful candidate will be accountable for development coordination including contract administration, purchase orders, well as coordination of AP for development and commercial properties.
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.
Requirements
Support the finance team through coordination of Accounts Payable
- Work with third party accounts payable service provider to ensure that all invoices are inputted correctly and review and correct input exceptions
- Input invoices into system from utility companies
- Ensure that correct workflows and internal controls are followed for the approval and payables
- Respond to vendor requests on payments
- Issue payment to vendors
- Ensure vendors are properly updated in the system
Support the development team through all phases of project development and construction.
- Creation of PO’s, CO’s and budget adjustments for development projects
- Contract administration consisting of organization, follow-up and ensuring invoices are correctly allocated against contracts.
- Assist with the preparation of RFPs for consultants and contractors as required.
- Support all aspects of development administration including maintenance and archiving of project documents, databases, fee libraries, etc. and preparation of reports and presentation materials as needed
- Organization of insurance requirements and requests for projects
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience in accounts payable or other finance related position is an asset
- General knowledge of accounting principles.
- Experience with Yardi/Yardi Construction Manager is an asset
- Business/Accounting degree, diploma, certificate
Location and Travel
The position will be based out of the Oakville office with occasional travel to the Toronto office.
Performance Metrics and Compensation
Success will be based upon mutually agreed upon milestones. Compensation will be composed of a base salary, performance bonus, and robust benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.
We are committed to providing accommodations 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.
Benefits
- Great Workplace Culture
- Group Life - ADamp;D - Critical Illness Insurance
- Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits
- Work From Home - Flexible hours
- Training amp; Development
- Bonus - Awards - Gifts
- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
- Competitive Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental amp; Vision)