arbutusproperties

arbutusproperties

Assistant Manager, Development Accounting

Vancouver, British Columbia

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementAccountingExcelQuickBooksTaxLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsInternal AuditVariance Analysis

About the role

  • If you are passionate about real estate and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
  • This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to step into a leadership role in a dynamic and rapidly growing real estate development company.
  • The successful candidate will be based out of Vancouver, BC, reporting to the Senior Manager, Development Accounting, and will provide direct oversight to the Project Accountant.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and maintenance of project budgets and cost-to-complete forecasts in collaboration with construction teams; review monthly updates prepared by the Project Accountant for accuracy and completeness.
  • Own preparation and review of monthly draw packages for lenders (including cost summaries, lien holdbacks, and supporting documentation); oversee tracking and reconciliation of holdbacks and release schedules.
  • Own preparation and review of invoices for accuracy, GL coding, and compliance with internal approval workflows and cost controls.
  • Own preparation and review of management reporting packages, including project job cost reports and budget vs. actual analysis, for presentation to the Senior Manager.
  • Oversee project capitalization and transition to income-producing property; lead final cost reporting and post-project analysis on completed developments.
  • Identify and implement improvements to job cost systems, cost codes, and reporting tools; lead and oversee the implementation and optimization of accounting and project management systems.
  • Ensure financial records and working papers are maintained to assurance-ready standards year-round; lead preparation of working papers and coordinate responses to external assurance requests; ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and lender reporting requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and document and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
  • Provide direct supervision and mentorship to the Project Accountant, including work review, performance feedback, and training; lead and oversee the execution of onboarding new team members and assist with implementation of new accounting software and tools as needed.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Own the coordination of tax compliance and ensuring required information is complete and timely.
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
  • experience with Yardi and/or QuickBooks Online is an asset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong relationship-building abilities and a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role
  • real estate development experience preferred.

Compensation

  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, GL account analysis, and subledger reconciliations prepared by the Project Accountant; lead and oversee the execution of multi-entity consolidations, as required.

Benefits

  • We offer a dynamic work environment, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:
  • Extended Health and dental coverage
  • Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Discretionary bonus

Company info

  • We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the traditional territories of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Tsuut'ina, Îyârhe Nakoda, Nehiyaw, Dëne Sųłiné, Dane-zaa, Nakota Sioux.
  • As a leading residential and commercial real estate development company, we are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team.
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