Controller

Posted 10 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC Burnaby, BC

Salary

dollar sign 110,000 to 130,000 per year

Job Description

Who - the Company:
Our client is an established real estate investment and asset management company with a diverse portfolio spanning residential rental and commercial properties. Based in Burnaby, they are a lean, high-performing team where smart people do meaningful work and where there is genuine, defined room to grow. This is a business that takes pride in its people and in doing things properly.

What - the Role:
Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the Corporate Accounting Manager will play a central role in the financial management and reporting of the group. This is a broad, high impact position that spans financial reporting, tax, asset management, forecasting and internal controls across a multi-entity real estate portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:

Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements across multiple entities.
Preparing tax returns, tax working papers and assisting with tax planning deliverables including 3 year forecasts, quarterly forecasts and tax loss carry forward schedules.
Preparing weekly corporate cash flow reporting and assisting with budget preparation and overhead expense tracking.
Preparing monthly asset management packages including budget vs. actual analysis, cash flow reporting and annual operating budgets.
Managing real estate reporting requirements including annual lender and CMHC reporting, Empty Homes Tax and Speculation and Vacancy Tax filings.
Assisting with the preparation of investor updates for properties under rental management and supporting insurance applications.
Registering GST and corporate tax accounts for new entities and assisting with windup, dissolution or amalgamation of entities as required.
Supporting the VP of Finance in the design and implementation of policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
Leading a small team of 3 direct reports - 1 Intermediate Accountant and 2 co-op students.

Who - the Candidate:

CPA designation is a must have - though for a truly exceptional candidate who ticks every other box, the client is open to a conversation.
Public practice trained with some industry experience is the preference, though candidates who are entirely industry-based with a relevant real estate or construction background, or entirely public practice with a relevant client portfolio, will also be considered.
Heavy financial statement preparation experience is essential.

Construction or Real estate experience is required.
Familiarity with Timberscan and Sage 300 is preferred.
A hands-on leader rather than a delegator - someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves and stay close to the work while also developing and supporting a small team.
Sharp, curious, personable and a genuine critical thinker who can work independently and contribute to a close-knit, high performing finance team.

How Much:

Base salary of $110,000–$130,000.
3–4 weeks vacation.
Comprehensive benefits package.

Where & When:
Full time on site in Burnaby. The role has opened due to the departure of a highly regarded team member and the client is keen to move quickly. The interview process will involve the VP of Finance, a member of the wider accounting team and the COO. Swim Recruiting will be presenting shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring team - please reach out as soon as possible if this opportunity resonates with you.

About Swim Recruiting

SWIM provides Permanent and Contract Recruitment Services in a variety of specializations and industries. Our well established client network includes small businesses right through to large global corporations.