Property Accounting Manager

About the Role

An industry leading real estate development and property management organization is seeking an experienced Property Accounting Manager to join its team in Vancouver. This is a senior role responsible for overseeing the financial accounting and reporting across a significant portfolio of commercial and industrial properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across a portfolio of income-producing properties
• Review annual operating budgets, quarterly forecasts, cash flow forecasts and property-level financial reporting
• Analyze capital plans, budgets and cost recoveries, supporting Property Managers in maximizing tenant recoveries
• Oversee tenant billings, collections and annual CAM reconciliations
• Review financial statements and property working papers, investigating and resolving variances
• Review lease agreements, new lease setups and amendments to ensure accurate financial information
• Support year-end audit requirements, including working papers and financial analysis
• Support reporting requirements for third-party investors
• Partner closely with Property and Asset Management teams to provide financial and operational decision support
• Work with project accounting on the transition of completed development projects into asset management
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, controls and processes
• Support the development of reporting dashboards for property and asset management operations
• Lead, coach and develop a team of property accounting professionals

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree and professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience within property/asset management operations and accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP, REALpac and financial reporting requirements
• Experience with Yardi or other property management-specific software
• Previous experience leading and developing an accounting team
• Strong understanding of lease accounting, property recoveries and operational property accounting
• Power BI or other reporting/dashboard experience is considered an asset
• Ability to work effectively with finance, property management, construction and development teams

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary, dependent on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching
• Vacation and additional employee programs
• Professional learning and development support

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