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Accounting Manager
Vancouver, British Columbia · Accounting/FinanceTitle: Accounting Manager
Industry: Real Estate Development
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000
Our client, a boutique, Vancouver based Real Estate Developer is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their growing business. Reporting to the Principal, the Accounting Manager will hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day accounting functions of the Company. The Accounting Manager will be required to work with different departments, external accountants, and as well as various stakeholders. The role requires a highly organized and reliable individual who can expertly manage various tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Accounting Manager Duties & Responsibilities:
Accounting Implementation:
As the current daily accounting functions are being handled by an external firm, a key aspect of this role will be to bring this function in-house. Some specifics related to this include:
You are an experienced professional with a strong background in full-cycle accounting within the real estate development industry. With a process-oriented approach, you are seeking positive challenges within a role that provides autonomy and the ability to collaborative within a team and entrepreneurial setting. With a comprehensive scope of responsibilities, you are not afraid to roll up your sleeves with a “can do” attitude.
• Controller
• Assistant Controller
• Project Accountant
• Development Accountant
• Senior Project Accountant
• Senior Development Accountant
Interested?
Apply below
Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.
LI-TS1
TSSHP
Industry: Real Estate Development
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000
Our client, a boutique, Vancouver based Real Estate Developer is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their growing business. Reporting to the Principal, the Accounting Manager will hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day accounting functions of the Company. The Accounting Manager will be required to work with different departments, external accountants, and as well as various stakeholders. The role requires a highly organized and reliable individual who can expertly manage various tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Accounting Manager Duties & Responsibilities:
Accounting Implementation:
As the current daily accounting functions are being handled by an external firm, a key aspect of this role will be to bring this function in-house. Some specifics related to this include:
- Work with the external firm to gain an understanding of the various projects, entities, and requirements from an accounting point of view
- Discuss with Management to determine the future needs and requirements
- Perform due diligence and research to determine optimal accounting software to suit the Company’s needs and requirements
- Establish a suitable timeline for implementing the selected accounting software, along with milestones for a full transition to in-house accounting
- Determine appropriate accounting policies, procedures and guidelines as part of implementation
- Oversee the full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate development projects in the company’s portfolio
- Build out an accounting team that suits the Company’s needs and requirements
- Manage a small team of 1-2 accountants to handle all of the Company’s accounting needs
- Produce job cost reports, and manage monthly budget updates
- Preparation of construction draws for financing
- Handle intercompany entries and reconciliations based on required delivery deadlines
- Process payroll, on an as needed basis
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable clerk with vendor reconciliations and bank reconciliation duties
- Review month-end financial statements
- Correspond with external accountants to prepare annual financial statements for all entities
- Assist and work with external accountants on tax compliance matters
- Assist Management with corporate reporting to external stakeholders
- Handle tax remittances, Worksafe and government document submissions
- The Company’s accounting will include projects under construction as well as in various stages of development
- The Company also has a growing portfolio of income producing properties that includes both commercial and residential components, with significant growth in residential anticipated in the coming years
- Treasury functions including online banking activity management
- Cashflow forecasting for both corporate and property levels
- Provide management with recommendations on best practices and operational processes
- Assist with financial analysis on real estate projects
- Perform various accounting/finance ad hoc duties, as required
You are an experienced professional with a strong background in full-cycle accounting within the real estate development industry. With a process-oriented approach, you are seeking positive challenges within a role that provides autonomy and the ability to collaborative within a team and entrepreneurial setting. With a comprehensive scope of responsibilities, you are not afraid to roll up your sleeves with a “can do” attitude.
- Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 5 + years of experience in an intermediate or senior accounting role within the real estate property and development industry
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite; specifically with MS Excel
- Hands-on experience working with Yardi Voyager
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Have a meticulous eye for detail and accuracy, and be able to effectively prioritize multiple deliverables and managing various competing deadlines
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and task prioritization skills
- You are natural problem solver having the ability to identify and understand issues that arise, and resolving them in a timely manner
- Possess a self-starter approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Controller
• Assistant Controller
• Project Accountant
• Development Accountant
• Senior Project Accountant
• Senior Development Accountant
Interested?
Apply below
Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.
LI-TS1
TSSHP
Thank you for your interest in this job posting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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