Senior Manager, Finance

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Introduction

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Manager, Finance based out of our Singapore office. In this role, you will report to the Director, Global Transaction Services - Finance and will work closely and collaboratively with our finance teams based in our Head Office in Toronto. You will be responsible for supporting the execution of a variety of Asia Pacific real estate transactions; you will gain a full understanding of the entire transaction process including financial accounting, reporting and debt financing. You will be a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team—part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate and valuing customers as genuine partners.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Real Estate Finance

  • Building and managing relationships with external lenders and investment managers and ensuring alignment on debt strategy;

  • Supporting the execution of ongoing financing through the review of commercial terms, loan documentation and underwriting models;

  • Preparing and coordinating internal approval documentation;

  • Providing leverage assumptions throughout the re-forecast and budgeting process;

  • Monitoring, and reporting on, loan compliance and overall governance (including financial covenant and guarantee requirements); and

  • Supporting the Investments team in AsiaPac and the Real Estate Finance team in Toronto on various reporting requests.

• Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Supporting the accounting teams with the onboarding of new acquisitions including:

    • assessing reporting requirements (financial and non-financial);

    • coordinating third-party reporting including onboarding of new service providers (property manager(s), partner(s), etc. as applicable);

    • accounting system setup;

    • budgeting and forecasting through review of underwriting models; and

    • preparing/reviewing opening balance sheet entries.

  • Supporting the accounting team with dispositions, including accounting entries and analysis;

  • Preparation of transaction summaries and accounting memos including technical analysis and documentation of accounting issues to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for acquisitions and dispositions; and

  • Preparation of pro forma financial statements.

• Global Transaction Support – Regional Office

  • Reviewing transaction documents and agreements;

  • Monitoring the deal pipeline and managing liquidity forecasting;

  • Reviewing sources and uses / settlement statements;

  • Co-ordinating the funding for working capital, development, and transaction closing (working collaboratively with the Global Treasury team); and

  • Providing advice on technical accounting issues.

• Process Innovation and Controls

  • Establishing, developing, and documenting efficient transaction processes and working with other Oxford teams to leverage these processes across the wider portfolio where applicable;

  • Participating in special projects with a focus on continuous improvement and process automation to improve efficiencies in day-to-day responsibilities and people and culture initiatives; and

  • Ensuring compliance with Oxford’s processes and controls.

To succeed in this role, you:

• Hold a university degree with a focus in business/finance/accounting with a CPA designation;

• Have 7+ years of relevant experience in financial accounting, including experience with mergers and acquisitions;

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the debt financing process for commercial real estate;

• Achieve results through teamwork, are open to diverse ideas and can work inclusively and collaboratively with various teams while holding yourself and others accountable;

• Are an independent, self-starter, who works well in a fast-paced environment;

• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills and can manage conflicting priorities within structured deadlines and deliverables;

• Are proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; JDE and HFM experience is an asset;

• Possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships across all levels both internally and externally; and

• Execute with excellence – you provide a clear and strategic direction, can organize, and prioritize effectively and can be relied upon to act decisively and deliver results.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.