Accounting Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• University degree (Business/Finance related)
• Enrolled in or possesses a CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to real estate development, acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Canadian GAAP (required)
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office (required). Intermediate to Advanced Excel (required)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, creative, and reliable

Nice To Haves

• Related industry experience (preferred)
• Public company experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of industry specific accounting principles (preferred)
• French/English Bilingualism is an asset

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for development projects.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for development costs.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and audit requirements.
• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Review of the accounting for the property level noncontrollable expenses.
• Collaborate with other members of the Finance and Payroll team to participate in timely month-end and year-end close process.
• Timely communication of financial results, including variance analysis and reconciliation of accounts under the responsibility of Shared Services, developing reports that meet the needs of internal/external customers.
• Review and approve payroll journal entries.
• Assist with coordinating, completion and review of the property operating budgets, working collaboratively with the Operations Teams.
• Assists with completion and review of forecasts and providing consolidated analysis of same.
• Identifies and recommends areas for improvements in the finance department and provides oversight into the implementation of these improvements.
• Communicate effectively with Senior Management, Operations, Property Accountants, other Finance team members and external third parties.
• Directly supervise and mentor team members in the finance area.
• Motivate team and lead by example.
• Other duties as assigned.