ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client manages one of the largest and most valuable real estate portfolio. They are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Flexible and close-knit culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Strong leadership team with supportive manager and robust team

About the Opportunity

• Review and post accounts payable.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the job cost ledger and coding of construction and development costs, and adherence to internal controls and procurement.
• Review construction draw requests by ensuring compliance with draw procedures and internal controls. Coordinate with the vendor and third-party consultant/engineer for discrepancies and resolution. Closely monitor draw payment and HB release status.
• Prepare Development Cost Recovery schedules for shared cost recovery projects.
• Monitor and review all funding agreements. Prepare and process funding calls.
• Coordinate with various teams within Development, Construction, Property and Leasing Departments to obtain accurate project related information to support budget preparation.
• Prepare monthly in-depth B/S account analysis, F/S variance reports and recovery analysis. Assist with the preparation and analysis of project budget variances.
• Assist with year-end audit process, prepare annual MD&A and financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Support the Controller and the Manager in preparing monthly CEO briefing material, quarterly Board Reports and annual report due to city. Liaise with city divisions to investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules for annual budget, and quarterly forecast as required.
• Prepare quarterly cash flow analysis.
• Assist with project acquisition and disposition calculations and analysis.
• Work closely with all members of the accounting team to provide necessary reports to other departments and stakeholders.
• Provide support for special projects as assigned.
• Develops and maintains effective and positive working relationships with various City departments and agencies as well as external contacts, service providers, financial institutions, professional organizations, and clients

About You

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Real Estate / Construction industry in a progressively responsible position
• Education: University degree and CPA designation (an asset)
• Knowledge of IFRS; PSAB knowledge is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of Yardi would be highly preferred
• Superior attention to detail, excellent organizational and co-ordination skills with the ability to effectively manage time and priorities, and multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills, research, analytical, problem solving, critical thinking
• Self-motivator & Self-starter, roll-up sleeves attitude, eager to learn, flexible, valuable team-player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, research/analyze available resources, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Technical accounting background from a real estate perspective is a strong advantage, knowledge with construction draws and job costing

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs