Vice President, Property Finance
1 York Street – Toronto, ON
Who We Are: BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 28 cities across twelve countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets.
BGO is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.
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BGO promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.
The Opportunity:
The Vice President, Property Finance provides strategic and operational leadership to the Property Finance team, ensuring high-quality financial services that meet or exceed the needs of Bentall Green Oak ("BGO") and its clients. This role is accountable for financial reporting excellence, client service delivery, team performance, and process efficiency, while serving as a trusted partner to clients and internal stakeholders.
The role requires a strong sense of ownership and a client-first mindset, ensuring the Property Finance function consistently delivers accurate, timely, and value-added outcomes. The Vice President collaborates closely with Client Finance, Corporate Finance, and Real Estate Services (including Operations and Leasing) to ensure alignment, clarity, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Property Accounting & Client Performance
Own end-to-end client deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a high standard of service.Act as the primary finance partner and escalation point for clients, proactively managing issues and expectations.Ensure financial reporting and communications are clear, responsive, and aligned with client objectives.Lead the Property Finance team to ensure all institutional and third-party contractual requirements are met or exceeded.Enhance reporting quality and processes to maintain BGO’s reputation as a top-tier manager.Oversee budgeting, monthly reporting, and year-end processes to ensure quality deliverables are provided on time.Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements, including leadership of external CSAE 3416 and real estate trust audits, and remediation where required.Oversee accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and assumed property management contracts.Financial Performance & Value Chain
Take ownership of financial outcomes by proactively identifying risks, inefficiencies, and value-creation opportunities.Maintain or improve cost effectiveness against margin targets on recurring fees.Review and optimize portfolio allocations and organizational structure to sustain margins over time.Support new business initiatives through value-added financial analysis and strategic recommendations.People, Organization & Culture
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and customer service excellence.Drive operational excellence through collaboration, standardization, and alignment with BGO Culture Codes.Ensure appropriate staffing, workload management, and ongoing professional development.Promote consistency and best practices across the national Property Finance platform.Drive employee engagement, retention of key talent, and performance management.Develop succession plans, identify high-potential talent, and provide mentorship and leadership development.Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Model strong ownership, accountability and responsiveness, setting clear standards for service quality and follow-through.Champion a client-centric approach and strengthen long-term client relationships.Lead and develop a high-performing team of direct and indirect reports.Maintain strong partnerships across BGO and ensure clear communication of priorities and initiatives.Advise on special projects, resolve stakeholder issues, and support strategic initiatives.Support BGO’s commitment to sustainability, corporate responsibility, and governance.Efficiency, Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Drive process improvements that enhance client experience while maintaining strong controls.Partner with senior finance leaders to identify and implement best-in-class practices.Ensure consistency of controls, processes, and transactional activities.Contribute to system upgrades, implementations, and acquisition due diligence to enhance NOI and returns.Qualifications
The Vice President of Property Finance will be required to have the…
