Summer 2026

Finance Intern

Finance

BGIS

BGIS

5,001-10,000 employees

Global facilities management provider

Compensation Overview

CA$19 - CA$23/hr

Markham, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Category
Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a university/college degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Basic understanding of the interactions between sub ledger and general ledger.
  • Understanding of audit requirements.
  • Ability to identify issues or discrepancies in basic transactional accounting.
  • Ability to communicate processes and procedures within the team and to internal customers.
  • Ability to prepare basic memos and provide basic variance explanations.
  • Entry level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software including Excel and Word.
Responsibilities
  • Provides standard transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle.
  • Prepares and gathers data to support proper transaction reporting.
  • Help prepare month end journal entries.
  • Enters data to sub ledger systems.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records for audits. Gathers audit support data upon request. Documentation is reviewed prior to submission.
  • Reviews and enters time cards and/or p-cards transactions.
  • Codes and validates expense reports, vendor invoices and procurement cards.
  • Assist in preparing routine client invoices.
  • Identifies issues or discrepancies in basic transactional accounting.
  • Prepares basic memos and provides basic variance explanations.
  • Work with different systems including Oracle, PMWeb, and RealSuite
  • Other duties as assigned.

BGIS provides facilities management and real estate services for buildings and real estate portfolios around the world. Its services cover the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support needed to run workplaces and built environments, often bundled as integrated facilities management for clients.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • BGIS partnered with Des Nedhe Group in May 2024 to form Ela Hultsi for APAC expansion.
  • BGIS acquired 100-strong UK maintenance firm from Briggs & Forrester, boosting mechanical capabilities.
  • CCMP invested via CCMP III CV in 2022 to fuel BGIS growth post-2019 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CCMP exits BGIS via sale or IPO in 6-12 months, causing operational upheaval.
  • JLL undercuts BGIS healthcare contracts, eroding 20-30% market share in 12-24 months.
  • CBRE acquires Emcor UK, sidelining BGIS operations and dropping 15% revenue in 18-24 months.

What makes BGIS unique

  • BGIS delivers technology-enabled integrated facilities management across healthcare, education, and government sectors.
  • BGIS pioneered as 1992 joint venture of Johnson Controls and Brookfield Properties in Canada.
  • BGIS employs over 10,000 staff globally with engineering-focused sustainability expertise.

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Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
Insider Media
Dec 5th, 2024
100-strong building services maintenance firm acquired from Briggs & Forrester Group

A national mechanical and electrical building services maintenance company which employs more than 100 people and forms part of Briggs & Forrester Group has been acquired. The deal was…

NationTalk
May 23rd, 2024
BGIS and Des Nedhe Group Form Partnership, Ela Hultsi Facilities Management

MARKHAM, ON, May 23, 2024 - BGIS, a global pioneer in real estate management services, is proud to announce its partnership with Des Nedhe Group, forming Ela Hultsi Facilities Management.