Manager, Finance, Corporate - 18 Month Contract

QuadReal Property Group•Vancouver, BC

12d

About The Position

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with $98.5 billion in assets under management. It invests globally in equity and debt in both public and private markets, directly through operating platforms and via programmatic partnerships. QuadReal aims to deliver strong investment returns and create sustainable environments. The company is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic team member for the position of Manager, Corporate Accounting, which is an 18-Month Maternity Leave Coverage role. The Corporate Finance & Accounting team is responsible for providing accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to stakeholders. This role focuses primarily on Corporate expenses and capitalized assets and acts as a key liaison with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team for financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising staff and managing accounting procedures and processes.

Requirements

University degree in Business or Accounting
Designated CPA
Over 5 years of experience in accounting, ideally in a Real Estate environment in a similar role
Supervisory/managerial experience
Thorough understanding of accounting principles, including consolidations, foreign exchange, and full-cycle accounting experience
Excellent organizational, time management problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel skills desired
Yardi Voyager experience would be an asset

Responsibilities

Guide the full cycle day-to-day Procurement, Payables and Payments (“PPP”) accounting functions including: Manage the accruals and accounts payable close process and account reconciliations.
Oversee the bank reconciliation process for the Corporate bank accounts, including coordinating with the team to ensure all transactions are recorded and the bank reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a timely basis.
Update & maintain the PPP playbook(s) and establish relationships with the business to become the primary point of contact with respect to Corporate expenses and payables.
Preparation of other working papers, as necessary.
Review the accounting and reporting for fixed assets and intangible assets.
Develop and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, including preparation of account reconciliations and supervisory review of transactions.
Work with direct reports to ensure they are meeting both their core responsibilities, as well as other professional development goals and objectives.
Assist with the preparation of QuadReal’s quarterly, and annual audited financial statements.
Assist with the analysis of financial results and reporting to Management.
Research, interpret, and prepare accounting policy documents supporting new International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting treatment for special transactions.
Guide the process for annual external audits.
Support various special projects as they arise.