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Accountant, Alberta House Building (Calgary, AB)

  • Calgary, AB, T3E 6L1, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Experience
3+ years of progressive accounting experience (project or real estate/housebuilding experience is a strong asset)
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Let’s be honest, you’re not just an accountant.

You’re someone who wants to understand what’s behind the numbers, not just report them. When something doesn’t tie, you dig in. When timelines are tight, you deliver. And when something can be done better, you speak up.

We’re looking for a high-performing accountant to support our Housebuilding division, someone who can own their portfolio, partner with operations, and bring clarity to complex, fast-moving projects.

You are

  • Accurate and detail oriented
  • Very organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • An independent worker with a proactive approach

You will

  • Own full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of communities within the Housebuilding division
  • Deliver monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast), with clear, actionable insights
  • Prepare month-end (and quarter/year-end) financial reporting packages, including financial statements, management reporting, and supporting schedules
  • Support forecasting and annual budgeting for your communities
  • Analyze job-level costs, identify trends, and flag risks or inconsistencies early
  • Support community cash flow forecasts and proformas; collaborate with project teams to align on key assumptions
  • Support year-end audit/review processes
  • Partner with internal stakeholders (operations, finance, and corporate teams) to fulfill information requests and contribute to process and system improvements
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the Housebuilding Accounting Manager/Director as required

You have

  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (project or real estate/housebuilding experience is a strong asset)
  • CPA designation (or near completion)
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with tools such as NewStar, InformXL, Power BI, or Yardi is an asset
  • Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience
  • Proven ability to work on multiple projects and thrive in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • A proactive mindset, you take ownership and follow through
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams 

We have

  • Great, diverse, authentic people!
  • Unlimited career growth opportunities
  • Mentorship from the ‘best in the biz’
  • A Corporate Giving Strategy supporting community development
  • Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses
  • 100% employer paid Benefit Plan with Healthcare Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
  • An Educational Assistance Program
  • ‘Dress for your day’ policy… and more!

Founded in 1991, Anthem is a team of 850+ people driven by creativity, passion and direct communication. Anthem has invested in, developed or managed – alone or in partnership – more than 400 residential and commercial projects across North America.

Our growing residential portfolio includes 44,000 homes that are complete, in design or under construction, from mixed-use residential to townhome, rental and single-family homes. We own, co-own, manage or have previously owned 12 million square feet of retail, industrial and office space, and our land portfolio includes more than 60 communities, spanning 9,100 acres across Canada and the United States.

Anthem is a real estate development, investment and management company that strives, solves and evolves to create better spaces and stronger communities. We are Growing Places.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies. View our Policy on Unsolicited Resumes on our website. 

More about this job

Responsibilities

The accountant will manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of housebuilding projects, including variance analysis and financial reporting. They will also partner with operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience and a CPA designation or near completion. Proficiency in advanced Excel and experience with real estate or project accounting software is highly preferred.

Skills

  • Full-cycle accounting
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial analysis
  • Job-level cost analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Audit support
  • Excel
  • NewStar
  • InformXL
  • Power BI
  • Yardi
  • Communication
  • Project management

Benefits

  • Annual salary reviews
  • Performance bonuses
  • 100% employer paid Benefit Plan
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day policy

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Accountant
  • Full-cycle accounting
  • CPA
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Job-level costs
  • Cash flow
  • Proformas
  • Audit
  • Excel
  • NewStar
  • InformXL
  • Power BI
  • Yardi
  • Real estate
  • Housebuilding
  • Financial analysis
  • Operations
  • Project management

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