Controller, Property Accounting POST NUMBER: 442773
About the Company?
Our client is a global real estate company. They are looking for a Controller, Property Accounting who will be responsible for leading the property accounting group, including responsibility and accountability for the overall performance and efficiency of the property accounting group to ensure that the group is providing value-added service to clients, senior management, and property management staff.
Why Work Here?
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Management opportunity and Stakeholder engagement
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Collaborative work environment
About the Opportunity?
Assisting in the Overall Management of the Property Accounting Group
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Responsible for planning, monitoring, and timely and accurate completion of all annual activities including property budgets, cash flow forecasting, final operating cost recovery adjustments, annual property taxes, and property audits
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Responsible for planning, monitoring, and timely and accurate completion of all monthly activities including monthly cut-offs, month ends, and reporting
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Responsible for ensuring quality control with respect to monthly and annual accounting activities, processes, and procedures
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Responsible for ensuring workloads are managed accordingly and that all client needs are met in a timely and accurate manner
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Responsible for ensuring appropriate levels of training, development, and continuous improvement of staff, process, and procedures
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Responsible for ensuring effective communication, both internally and externally, of all activities of the accounting department
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Responsible for performance evaluations including constructive feedback, action plans, and salary reviews
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Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and terminating employees
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Responsible for employee development and succession planning
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Responsible for staff motivation and celebration as well as maintaining a positive work environment
Clients, Senior Management, Regional and Site Offices
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Point of contact for property accounting issues including special requests, accounting policy changes, sales and acquisitions, and other property related issues
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Represent accounting in meetings
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Advise on accounting treatments and policies and procedures
Other Duties
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Ensure new property set up, analysis, and follow up of outstanding issues are completed as required
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Property sales/turnover – ensure final operating statements, funds distribution, GST/ HST/QST reconciliation, closing of bank accounts, and any other relevant closing duties are completed
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Full understanding of all property specific processes and upkeep of pertinent information relating to specific properties
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Input / feedback for improving procedures and initiating quality and efficiency enhancements
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Efficient and effective communication, in a professional manner, with all employees and clients
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Special projects as assigned
About You?
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Qualified CA/CMA/CGA designation or equivalent experience
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Commercial/retail property accounting experience required, including minimum of 5 years supervising staff
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Relationship Skills: ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; ability to develop leadership in others; team player; ability to lead
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Organizational/multi-tasking: ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to prioritize and delegate workload; ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
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Decision Making Skills – ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems; ability to take decisive action; ability to resolve conflict
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Computer Skills: intermediate to advance skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs; knowledge of Yardi an asset
Salary Range?
$140,000 - $155,000/year?
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How to Apply?
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?
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