Senior Accountant, Development and Construction Accounting

Let’s face it, you love numbers. You love finding solutions with a pragmatic yet persistent approach. You are known for your attention to detail, friendly manner, and ability to multi‑task while staying organized in a busy environment. You are a self‑starter with a strong work ethic and are keen to apply all you have learned. You know how to collaborate and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of and status of all aspects of the projects in your portfolio and regularly meet with project teams.
• Manage and maintain project proformas and job cost reports, including scenario modelling and cash‑flow projections.
• Prepare and analyse monthly variance analysis on project budgets and cash flows.
• Monitor, review, and reconcile budgets, holdback accounts, construction loan draw requests and invoices.
• Prepare and/or review monthly loan draw packages and liaise with cost consultants and lenders.
• Monitor cash to ensure the project has sufficient funds to satisfy payables and debt obligations.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure accuracy of cost and financial reporting for projects.
• Responsible for maintaining all financial records for projects within your portfolio, including:
  • Review and post monthly journal entries relating to project entities.
  • Review monthly working paper files, including bank and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
  • Ensure that financial information provided is timely and relevant for effective decision‑making.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Assist in the audit preparation for project entities.
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis and projects as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Professional accounting designation.
• Real‑estate development accounting experience (preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Yardi (an asset).
• Experience with cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to handle high volume in a fast‑paced work environment with multiple demands.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to present project information to various levels of management and comfortable taking an active role in project meetings.

Benefits

• Great, diverse, authentic people.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities.
• Mentorship from the ‘best in the biz’.
• Corporate giving strategy supporting community development.
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses.
• A robust benefit plan and employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance program.
• ‘Dress for your day’ policy… and more!

Salary range: $90,000 – $105,000 per year estimated, based on experience and qualifications.

#J-18808-Ljbffr