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Who – the Company:

Our client is an established real estate investment and asset management company with a diverse portfolio spanning residential rental and commercial properties. Based in Burnaby, they are a lean, high-performing team where smart people do meaningful work and where there is genuine, defined room to grow. This is a business that takes pride in its people and in doing things properly.

What – the Role:

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the Corporate Accounting Manager will play a central role in the financial management and reporting of the group. This is a broad, high impact position that spans financial reporting, tax, asset management, forecasting and internal controls across a multi-entity real estate portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements across multiple entities.
• Preparing tax returns, tax working papers and assisting with tax planning deliverables including 3 year forecasts, quarterly forecasts and tax loss carry forward schedules.
• Preparing weekly corporate cash flow reporting and assisting with budget preparation and overhead expense tracking.
• Preparing monthly asset management packages including budget vs. actual analysis, cash flow reporting and annual operating budgets.
• Managing real estate reporting requirements including annual lender and CMHC reporting, Empty Homes Tax and Speculation and Vacancy Tax filings.
• Assisting with the preparation of investor updates for properties under rental management and supporting insurance applications.
• Registering GST and corporate tax accounts for new entities and assisting with windup, dissolution or amalgamation of entities as required.
• Supporting the VP of Finance in the design and implementation of policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Leading a small team of 3 direct reports – 1 Intermediate Accountant and 2 co-op students.

Who – the Candidate:

• CPA designation is a must have – though for a truly exceptional candidate who ticks every other box, the client is open to a conversation.
• Public practice trained with some industry experience is the preference, though candidates who are entirely industry-based with a relevant real estate or construction background, or entirely public practice with a relevant client portfolio, will also be considered.
• Heavy financial statement preparation experience is essential.

• Construction or Real estate experience is required.
• Familiarity with Timberscan and Sage 300 is preferred.
• A hands-on leader rather than a delegator – someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves and stay close to the work while also developing and supporting a small team.
• Sharp, curious, personable and a genuine critical thinker who can work independently and contribute to a close-knit, high performing finance team.

How Much:

• Base salary of $110,000–$130,000.
• 3–4 weeks vacation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Where & When:

Full time on site in Burnaby. The role has opened due to the departure of a highly regarded team member and the client is keen to move quickly. The interview process will involve the VP of Finance, a member of the wider accounting team and the COO. Swim Recruiting will be presenting shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring team – please reach out as soon as possible if this opportunity resonates with you.