Assistant Manager, Corporate Accounting

About The Company

Our client is a real estate organization with a REIT and third-party investors, and a finance team that plays a central role in how the business is run and reported.

About The Role

They are looking for an Assistant Manager, Corporate Accounting to join their management team and help lead financial and corporate reporting, internal controls, and performance measurement across the organization.

We are looking for an accounting leader to support the direct supervision of all financial and corporate reporting, internal controls, and performance measurement. As an integral member of the management team, you will work alongside the other finance managers to identify, manage, and implement improvements and guide the team through change.

You will lead and mentor a team of direct and indirect reports while collaborating across the finance department and the wider company to deliver on goals and objectives. This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional with public practice and industry experience who wants broad ownership across reporting, controls, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements to meet internal and external reporting requirements
• Manage the external auditors and the financial statement audit to ensure timely completion
• Oversee quarterly financial reports and KPI dashboards for internal management review
• Oversee reporting and distributions to third-party investors
• Review financial statements and reports for reasonability and accuracy
• Analyze financial results, including profits, trends, budget, variances, and forecast, and communicate findings to senior management
• Support senior management with financial analysis and information for key decisions
• Direct all aspects of accounting operations and oversee all general ledger and financial reporting transactions
• Ensure recurring journal entries and bank reconciliations are properly prepared and reviewed
• Approve online banking transactions, including transfers, wires, and direct deposits, and ensure EFTs are prepared and approved
• Advise on complex or new GAAP accounting issues as they arise
• Oversee the corporate accounting team, and train and mentor staff
• Work with the other finance managers to keep the finance groups cohesive and effective
• Identify, document, and implement internal controls, processes, and accounting policies to strengthen governance and create efficiency
• Oversee the company's REIT and investor management as required
• Identify and implement process improvements to maximize the efficiency of the accounting group
• Support and lead system improvements in conjunction with IT and other stakeholders
• Manage the annual corporate budget process

Qualifications

• Degree or designation in accounting (CA, CPA, CGA, or CMA)
• Public practice and industry background in corporate or managerial accounting
• Experience with complex financial reporting, including consolidations
• Experience with corporate reporting, including business units, KPIs, and budgeting
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and REALpac
• Proficiency with accounting systems (Excel is critical)
• Strong decision making, communication (verbal and written), and analytical skills
• Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, and respect for confidentiality
• Organized self-starter who is attentive to detail and able to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a team

Preferred

• Experience in real estate or a related industry, with a preference for construction and development accounting
• Timberline experience (an asset)

Why Join?

• Integral seat on the finance management team
• Lead and mentor a team of direct and indirect reports
• Broad scope across financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and process improvement
• Direct exposure to senior management and key business decisions
• Exposure to REIT and third-party investor reporting

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.