arbutusproperties

arbutusproperties

Assistant Manager, IPP Accounting

Vancouver, British Columbia

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelTaxAuditingProcess ImprovementCAMLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

About the role

  • If you are passionate about real estate and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
  • Review financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASPE, management agreements, and corporate policies.
  • Prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules, including fixed assets, property taxes, insurance, and accrued operating expenses, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present monthly financial dashboards and key performance indicators, providing actionable insights and analysis to support management decision-making.
  • Assess financial risks, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and support internal audit and compliance initiatives.
  • Partner with property managers to oversee rent collections, monitor tenancy obligations, and support lease administration, ensuring the accurate interpretation of lease terms and related financial impacts.
  • Support the transition of projects into income-producing by coordinating opening balance sheets, capitalization cut-off, and accounting handoff requirements, where applicable.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the scalability of accounting operations.
  • Develop and maintain close checklists, standard working paper templates, and accounting procedures to improve consistency, accuracy, and scalability across the IPP portfolio.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff by providing coaching, performance feedback, training, and technical guidance, while promoting adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and best practices.
  • Support the execution of corporate initiatives and strategic projects by providing financial expertise, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • At Arbutus, our ambition is to build lasting communities that foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity, where people feel genuinely connected to the places they live.
  • This position reports to the Director, IPP and Corporate Accounting and serves as the primary technical accounting lead between the Director and the IPP accounting staff.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to leverage technology to enhance reporting, analysis, and operational efficiency.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate business performance, assess risk, and recommend process improvements.
  • Experience with corporate taxation, indirect tax compliance (GST), and related reporting requirements is considered an asset.
  • Systems & Technology: Proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to leverage technology to enhance reporting, analysis, and operational efficiency.
  • Financial Analysis: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate business performance, assess risk, and recommend process improvements.
  • Tax Knowledge: Experience with corporate taxation, indirect tax compliance (GST), and related reporting requirements is considered an asset.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • CPA designation is preferred.
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2-3 years of supervisory experience that involves reviewing the work of others or providing informal leadership to junior staff.
  • Public practice experience is highly desirable, and direct experience in real estate, commercial property accounting, or property management is strongly preferred.

Skills

  • Communication
  • Arbutus is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Compensation

  • Own the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for a growing portfolio of IPP assets, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
  • Lead the annual audit and tax compliance processes, coordinating with external auditors and advisors to ensure timely delivery of working papers and resolution of inquiries.

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

  • As a leading residential and commercial real estate development company, we are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team.
  • If our values of ingenuity, thoughtfulness, tenacity, and prosperity resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.
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