Make your next move an expert one.
At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.
Why Colliers?
Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.
This position is a Onsite role available in Vancouver, BC.
Why Colliers?
As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.
A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including 2024’s Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, and Best Workplaces for Inclusion, among others.
About The Role:
You will be responsible for overseeing the month, quarterly and year end closes for a sizeable portfolio, and will have a team of professionals reporting to you. You will also take on exciting projects and initiatives to continuously improve processes and procedures.

In this role, you will…

• Acquisitions: Serve as the primary lead for all North America acquisitions from the accounting perspective. Responsible for opening balance sheet review/testing, reconciliation of preliminary closing statement to final closing statement, financial reporting onboarding (set up of monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting requirements). Key contact for external auditors as it relates to opening balance sheet audits.
• Integrations: Primary lead for accounting during the operational integration process. Process review of local accounting and integration into corporate accounting processes/procedures. Represent accounting in integration cross-functional team meetings, liaison with other shared services teams on integration issues impacting multiple teams.
• Oversight of Non-Centrally Accounted Entities: Ensure monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting requirements are met. Resource for local teams on process changes/best practices.
• Internal Projects: Liaise with accounting teams to review/update various internal projects and present to accounting leadership on various project progress..

What You Bring:

• CPA designation required
• 8+ years financial accounting experience
• 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Public or Private entity accounting audit experience is required
• Experience with acquisitions and integrations is an asset
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP preferred)
• Ability to travel within North America as required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  What we offer:

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more:

https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

• Global network: Join a global team of 22,000 professionals across 68 countries, where you’ll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:
Approximate Salary Range for Role: $74,690.00 to $120,000.00
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com

• Acquisitions: Serve as the primary lead for all North America acquisitions from the accounting perspective. Responsible for opening balance sheet review/testing, reconciliation of preliminary closing statement to final closing statement, financial reporting onboarding (set up of monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting requirements). Key contact for external auditors as it relates to opening balance sheet audits.
• Integrations: Primary lead for accounting during the operational integration process. Process review of local accounting and integration into corporate accounting processes/procedures. Represent accounting in integration cross-functional team meetings, liaison with other shared services teams on integration issues impacting multiple teams.
• Oversight of Non-Centrally Accounted Entities: Ensure monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting requirements are met. Resource for local teams on process changes/best practices.
• Internal Projects: Liaise with accounting teams to review/update various internal projects and present to accounting leadership on various project progress.