Finance - Treasury Analyst

From our first lot in Cambridge, Ontario, to residential, commercial, and recreational developments in 18 cities across North America, we’ve come a long way. While a lot has changed in that time, one thing hasn’t: our unwavering commitment to building great spaces that inspire the people who live, work and play. With over 45 years of experience, we continue to transform and lead the industry with technology, sustainable design and innovation with a multi-faceted portfolio including commercial, mixed used and residential development, construction management and software, engineering penalization manufacturing, architecture and hospitality.

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great.  If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team!

SUMMARY

At Great Gulf, our Treasury team drives operational and strategic value. As a Treasury Analyst, you will play a meaningful role in enabling the activities of the Treasury department, including cash management activities, automation initiatives and other ad hoc projects. You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including our banking partners, to conduct a wide range of daily Treasury tasks as well as analytical and project work.  This is an exciting role for a highly competent and dynamic individual to take on a significant role in a fast-paced Treasury Operations team.

Great Gulf is seeking a talented and experienced Treasury Analyst to join our team in Toronto.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Banking Support

• Support the bank account opening and closing processes and obtain required documentation, signatures and assist with KYC process
• Maintain database of bank accounts and signatories
• Assist with signatory changes for bank accounts
• Assist with analyses on user access for various banking portals; develop and maintain internal controls
• Prepare monthly bank fee analyses and benchmark fees across banks
• Prepare audit confirmations for bank accounts and loans
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and projects.
• Download supporting bank documents (Bank -, Billing Statements) and provide information for reconciliation purpose, as well investigate

Treasury Automation   

• Assist with implementation of various services with multiple banking partners
• Assist with migration to electronic payments for various payment types
• Review workflow process and work with IT to implement software’s for tracking purpose
• Maintain and upgrade Treasury’s centralized ticketing system for payments in FreshService

Trade Finance  

• Support the maintenance of Letters of Credits
• Prepare monthly LC reporting and find ways to automate it
• Prepare analyses for LC related fees, facility usage, commitment fees

Daily Cash Management Activities

• Support daily cash management activities including, but not limited to cash positioning, initiating wires, internal transfers, WSIBs, EFTs , Tax payments, FX swap
• Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for all bank transactions

• Provide insight and analyses on daily cash/banking activities to identify continuous process improvements and maintain best practices.
• Loan management including tracking, processing drawdowns and repayments
• Coordinate audit requests for the Treasury team
• Review stale dated cheques and approve stop payments

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in setting up fraud prevention and Risk Mitigation Program and training for Treasury-related activities
• Support Great Gulf’s Corporate Card program and expense reporting processes
• Prepare lot discharge letters, statutory declarations, credit applications
• Collaborate with teams across the firm on new initiatives, process improvements and adhoc projects as they arise.

COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCING OTHERS

• Methodical and organized: This role requires that you work methodically and manage competing priorities, with strong sense of urgency, as the role is deadline driven.

• Driven, open and approachable relationship builder: You build relationships easily and are comfortable working cross-functionally. You have a desire to be part of a team responsible for building a highly effective treasury organization. Exceptional ability to work both autonomously and as part of the team is crucial for this role.
• A creative problem solver: You use critical thinking to evaluate problems and are always looking for process improvement opportunities and automation wherever possible. You are initiative driven and are always proactive.

• Diligent: You have solid attention to detail, and proactively follow up when needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Eager and adaptable: You are eager to learn and expand your skillset, and comfortable adapting to changing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. You have both curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.

• Independent: You are an independent thinker who knows when to ask for help and are comfortable doing so.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of progressive Treasury/cash management-related experience.
• CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) Designation (or in progress) is considered an asset.
• A problem-solver guided, with the ability to embrace a dynamic environment.
• System savvy, with knowledge of ERPs and treasury systems.
• Advanced knowledge of excel required. Coding skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of banking services (i.e., wire transfers, EFTs, bill payments, tax payments)
• Meticulous attention to detail and with a mindset for automation and efficiency
• Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and multitask, meet pressing deadlines and make sound decisions based on priorities and risks.

SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY

No

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 

• Office environment – sitting/working at desk/computer in a shared office space and/or remote working from home
• Working hours during the day Monday to Friday and outside of standard business hours as required.
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is critical to success in this role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Sitting at computer 90% of the time.
• Sitting, standing, bending (for filing).
• Manual dexterity is needed to operate a keyboard and mouse.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the qualifications. If you are the right candidate, we will help you learn and grow. 

Why join Great Gulf?

• Opportunity to work for a leading real estate development company
• Exciting projects and challenging opportunities to develop high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility