Assistant Controller

About the Company

Our client is in the real estate industry. They are looking for a Assistant Controller to join their team!

• Open and respectful culture
• Opportunity for promotion / growth
• Work closely with Senior Management team
• Centrally located

• Manage and supervise the financial reporting functions for a portfolio of Commercial real estate properties.
• Financial reporting functions include the review of monthly and quarterly operating statements, detailed variance analysis, working papers, annual property and tenant audited statements and annual billing to tenants.
• Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow analyses.
• Review journal entries prepared by Property Accountants to ensure accuracy.
• Review changes to the lease database for new leases and changes to existing leases for proper accounting treatment and ensure the tenant ledgers are accurate.
• Hire, manage, develop and provide feedback to staff including Property Accountants and Accounting Clerks.
• Review government filings such as corporate and partnership tax returns and GST/HST reconciliations and ensure returns and payments are completed in a timely manner.
• Review all payments to suppliers, including wires and other electronic and manual payments.
• Assist the VP of Finance and Controller in coordinating year-end audit with external auditor.
• Assist in the acquisition accounting and integration of new properties into the work flow and reporting structure.
• Final review and release of monthly and quarterly investor reporting packages to owners.
• Provide accounting support to other departments including asset acquisition, leasing and operations groups.

• Minimum of three to five years experience
• Exposure to commercial real estate accounting
• CPA designation
• Proven strong organizational, multi-tasking, technical and communication skills
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, other Microsoft Office Programs
• Knowledge in property accounting systems
• Experience with MRI is an asset
• Good understanding of IFRS and accounting standards

$100,000 - $125,000 / year

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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.