Accounting Manager

Swim Recruiting is thrilled to be partnering with our client, a top employer on an exciting Accounting Manager opportunity!

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Manager either in public practice or a combination of public practice and/or industry to join a top employer along with a great team. Reporting to a fantastic Director, this role is managing a team of 3 designated senior accountants and having the ability to be mentored by a long tenured leader that knows the business well! 

An award-winning real estate enterprise with a stellar reputation. A fantastic employer that values employee experience and for this reason has won employer of choice awards 5 years running! They are a team-oriented culture with long tenured employees while also entrepreneurial and evolving always trying to improve with new tools with very high engagement.

They have a team oriented, collaborative culture, a desire for excellence and a willingness to give back. In this role, you will have the opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and be proud of working at a company developing, acquiring and maintaining high quality, sustainable buildings and communities.

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Accountant Manager provides accounting expertise with primary emphasis on delivering timely financial reporting, and providing close financial support to the Director, Finance and operations of the company. The role will work to support the broader team and will have a working relationship with the leads of Development and Construction; Project Finance; and Project Operations Management.

• Deliver timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting on a quarterly, and annual basis.
• Responsible for full cycle accounting of 4 projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all Reporting and Internal Controls requirements.
• Assess, develop and implement internal controls and processes for operations.
• Manage the preparation and filing of corporate tax and statutory returns for multiple companies.
• Assist in the development of enhanced reporting to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
• Assist in the development and refinement of structured and efficient accounting procedures.
• Analyze and identify areas of high risk and address these with diligence and a high degree of detail.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Business Plan.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and manage cash resources.
• Provide Treasury management for all assigned projects.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for improving efficiencies and financial performance.
• Maintain strong working relationships and a primary contact with professional advisors and lenders including bankers, trustee, tax advisors, auditors and others.
• Manage the annual external audit(s).
• Manage paper/electronic filings and ensuring tax compliance (sales tax, income tax, etc.).
• Strong understanding of the tax structure and requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of a centralized financial reporting system.
• Mentoring staff on accounting processes and technical skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Designated Accountant Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration, finance or related discipline.
• Yardi experience will be an asset.
• Advanced accounting technical skills and thorough understanding of IFRS and ASPE.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years post designation accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of processes and systems.
• Must be able to multitask and handle competing deadlines.
• Must be a team player and willing to do all tasks large or small.
• Oversee full cycle accounting functions, including treasury, profitability, indirect taxes, intercompany, and other areas;
• Provides mentoring, management and support to team members.
• Expert knowledge of Accounting Principles and the ability to identify issues and interpret and apply accounting policies.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to provide financial expertise and guidance to internal user departments and subsidiaries; external stakeholders, partners and government agencies.
• Solid leadership skills, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices.
• An effective approach to integrating technology in day-to-day accounting functions.
• Previous real estate and Public Private Partnerships experience would be an asset.
• Previous experience with corporate tax would be an asset.
• Experience with system reporting and implementation would be an asset.

Please note this is a general description of the tasks and skills required. Additional responsibilities and duties may be required to successfully perform this role.

Vancouver- hybrid in office.  

Competitive base salary in the range of $110-120,000 plus bonus and benefits.

If you are qualified for, and interested in, this fantastic opportunity, please let Swim Recruiting know as soon as possible as this search is moving quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out directly.  If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!