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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailMake Space - Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reports To -Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports Associate Vice President or Vice President Finance
Location: Vancouver OR Toronto
Address: 201-26 Fourth Street New Westminster BC V3L 5M4
Overview of Forum:
Join us in deliveringExtraordinary Outcomesthrough investment.
Forum is an investor developer and asset manager operating across North America for over 28 years focusing on real estate private equity and infrastructure with a strategic concentration in housing.
Our AUM exceeds $3 billion. We are committed to sustainability responsible investing and creating value that benefits our stakeholders and the communities in which we invest what we call our Extraordinary Outcomes.
In 2024 Forum completed thelargest real estate transaction in Canadawith theAlignvest acquisitionmaking us thelargest owner of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada through our $2.5B open ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF).Ournational development pipeline now exceeds $3.5 billionpositioning Forum as thelargest developer of PBSA in Canada operating from coast to coast.
The Forum team is adaptable agile and dynamic committed to sustainable and responsible investing. Our people bring diverse cultural backgrounds and professional experiences fostering innovation and thought uphold integrity trust and transparency as core values knowing that to achieveExtraordinary Outcomeswe need to support and develop anExtraordinary team.
Self Storage Platform:
Forum Make Space (FMS) is Forums dedicated self-storage platform launched through the creation of a $200 million open-end fund focused on developing and acquiring institutional-quality self-storage facilities across Canada. Backed by strong investor demand and Forums proven real estate expertise FMS targets high-growth markets with compelling demographic and economic fundamentals. The platform is built on a vertically integrated model enabling efficient development management and operations. FMS is poised to become a market leader in the rapidly growing self-storage sector.
About Make Space:
Make Space is a fast-growing Canadian storage solutions provider present in six provinces aiming for nationwide coverage. Our investment funds currently encompass over 55 properties and we are actively acquiring fixed assets and developing new sites. Our team oversees traditional and portable storage facilities real estate investments and ongoing capital projects. As we continue to grow exponentially we are looking for an experienced financial leader to strategically steer our financial operations investment management and capital market activities.
Role Overview:
Reporting to and partnering with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a critical role in developing and implementing the financial strategy of Make Space Group of Companies. The CFO will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company including financial planning and analysis capital raising investor relations corporate governance reporting for Offering Memoranda (OM) and compliance. This role is critical to supporting our executive team in executing Make Spaces aggressive growth and acquisition strategy. The CFO will oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the Boards Finance Audit and Investment Committees.
Our ideal candidate will possess progressive experience in legal matters deal analysis and negotiations maintaining investor relationships ensuring partnership compliance and navigating private and institutional financing.
Core Competencies
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Capital Markets & Fund Oversight
Investor Relations
Governance & Financial Control
Team Leadership
Job Duties
Qualifications:
At Forum and Make Space we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process please let the recruitment team know .
Required Experience:
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Full-Time