Comptable immobilier - Property accountant
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Westcliff Management est un employeur souscrivant à l’égalité des chances en emploi. Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui ont posé leur candidature; seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.
Westcliff is a private real estate development company that unlocks the full potential of every property. For over 50 years, Westcliff has been actively involved in the development of prestigious properties across Canada and the United States. In addition to our role as developers, we also handle the construction and management of commercial, industrial, and residential real estate projects.
Over the years, teamwork, integrity, and creativity have driven the company’s exceptional performance. Recognized for its commitment to building lasting relationships with partners and clients, Westcliff relies on the excellence, efficiency, dedication, and professionalism of its team members.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will oversee the full accounting cycle for a designated portfolio of retail and commercial properties. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with leadership skills, acting as a mentor to Property Accountants while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a designated portfolio of retail and commercial properties.
- Prepare and review monthly reporting packages, including financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses.
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, recoveries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and year-end billing processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with established reporting deadlines and owner requirements.
- Prepare detailed monthly variance analyses, account reconciliations, CAM/TAX recovery calculations, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions where required.
- Monitor and reconcile capital projects, tenant improvement allowances, and leasing costs.
- Review lease agreements and ensure the accurate interpretation and recording of lease terms within Yardi.
- Oversee year-end audit working papers preparation, entity financial statements, and act as a key contact for external auditors.
- Review and analyze financial information, identify issues, and implement appropriate solutions with minimal supervision.
- Ensure all financial reporting procedures comply with corporate policies, owner reporting requirements, and property-specific reporting obligations.
- Ensure all regulatory filings and government remittances, including GST/HST returns and annual information filings, are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
- Build effective working relationships with Property Managers, Leasing Representatives, and other internal stakeholders to provide proactive financial support and value-added service.
- Act as a technical resource and mentor to Property Accountants by providing guidance, training, and support on the full accounting cycle, recoveries, financial reporting, and best practices.
- Review selected accounting work prepared by Property Accountants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting policies and reporting standards.
- Assist the Manager in coordinating workflow, prioritizing deliverables, and supporting the achievement of departmental deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
- Support special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
Professional designation CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) is an asset. Industry experience 5 years of experience in real estate accounting is required. Public practice background Big 4 accounting firm experience is an asset. Technical skills Very strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Systems experience Experience working with Yardi is required. Language skills Perfectly bilingual (French and English), written and spoken.
Westcliff Management is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Westcliff est une société privée de développement immobilier qui exploite le plein potentiel de chaque propriété. Depuis plus de 50 ans, Westcliff participe activement au développement de propriétés prestigieuses au Canada et aux États-Unis. En plus d’agir à titre de développeurs, nous assurons également la construction et la gestion de projets immobiliers commerciaux, industriels et résidentiels.
Au cours des années, le travail d’équipe, l’intégrité et la créativité ont contribué au rendement exceptionnel de la société. Reconnue pour son engagement à établir des relations durables avec ses partenaires et ses clients, Westcliff mise sur l’excellence, l’efficacité, l’implication et le professionnalisme des membres de son équipe.
SOMMAIRE DU POSTE
Relevant du directeur, comptabilité d’exploitation, vous superviserez le cycle comptable complet d’un portefeuille désigné d’immeubles commerciaux et de tours à bureau. La personne retenue allie une solide expertise technique en comptabilité à des habiletés en leadership et agit à titre de mentor auprès des comptables immobiliers, tout en assurant une information financière exacte, produite en temps opportun et conforme pour l’ensemble du portefeuille.
PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS
Titre professionnel Le titre de CPA constitue un atout. Expérience sectorielle 5 ans d’expérience préalable en comptabilité immobilière est requise. Expérience en cabinet Une expérience dans l’un des quatre grands cabinets comptables constitue un atout. Compétences techniques Très grande maîtrise de Microsoft Excel. Expérience des systèmes Une expérience de travail avec Yardi est requise. Compétences linguistiques Parfaitement bilingue (français et anglais), à l’oral comme à l’écrit, afin de communiquer avec les équipes de gestions et les partenaires hors Québec.
Westcliff Management est un employeur souscrivant à l’égalité des chances en emploi. Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui ont posé leur candidature; seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.
Westcliff is a private real estate development company that unlocks the full potential of every property. For over 50 years, Westcliff has been actively involved in the development of prestigious properties across Canada and the United States. In addition to our role as developers, we also handle the construction and management of commercial, industrial, and residential real estate projects.
Over the years, teamwork, integrity, and creativity have driven the company’s exceptional performance. Recognized for its commitment to building lasting relationships with partners and clients, Westcliff relies on the excellence, efficiency, dedication, and professionalism of its team members.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will oversee the full accounting cycle for a designated portfolio of retail and commercial properties. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with leadership skills, acting as a mentor to Property Accountants while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Professional designation CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) is an asset. Industry experience 5 years of experience in real estate accounting is required. Public practice background Big 4 accounting firm experience is an asset. Technical skills Very strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Systems experience Experience working with Yardi is required. Language skills Perfectly bilingual (French and English), written and spoken.
Westcliff Management is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Au cours des années, le travail d’équipe, l’intégrité et la créativité ont contribué au rendement exceptionnel de la société. Reconnue pour son engagement à établir des relations durables avec ses partenaires et ses clients, Westcliff mise sur l’excellence, l’efficacité, l’implication et le professionnalisme des membres de son équipe.
SOMMAIRE DU POSTE
Relevant du directeur, comptabilité d’exploitation, vous superviserez le cycle comptable complet d’un portefeuille désigné d’immeubles commerciaux et de tours à bureau. La personne retenue allie une solide expertise technique en comptabilité à des habiletés en leadership et agit à titre de mentor auprès des comptables immobiliers, tout en assurant une information financière exacte, produite en temps opportun et conforme pour l’ensemble du portefeuille.
PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS
- Gérer un portefeuille désigné d’immeubles commerciaux et de tours à bureau.
- Préparer et réviser les dossiers de rapports mensuels, y compris les états financiers, les tableaux de soutien et les analyses des écarts.
- Superviser le cycle comptable complet, y compris les rapprochements bancaires, les écritures de journal, la tenue du grand livre général, les récupérations, les comptes fournisseurs, les comptes clients et les processus de facturation de fin d’exercice.
- Assurer une information financière exacte et produite en temps opportun, conformément aux échéanciers de reddition de comptes établis et aux exigences des propriétaires.
- Préparer des analyses mensuelles détaillées des écarts, des rapprochements de comptes et des calculs de récupération des frais communs (CAM) et des taxes, examiner les écarts et recommander des mesures correctives au besoin.
- Surveiller et rapprocher les projets d’immobilisations, les allocations pour améliorations locatives et les coûts de location.
- Examiner les baux et veiller à l’interprétation et à la saisie exactes de leurs modalités dans le système comptable (Yardi).
- Superviser la préparation des dossiers de travail pour l’audit de fin d’exercice et des états financiers des entités, et agir à titre de personne-ressource principale auprès des auditeurs externes.
- Examiner et analyser l’information financière, cerner les problèmes et mettre en œuvre des solutions appropriées avec un minimum de supervision.
- Veiller à ce que toutes les procédures de production de l’information financière soient conformes aux politiques de l’entreprise, aux exigences de reddition de comptes aux propriétaires et aux obligations propres à chaque immeuble.
- Veiller à ce que tous les dépôts réglementaires et versements gouvernementaux, y compris les déclarations de TPS/TVH et les déclarations de renseignements annuelles, soient effectués avec exactitude et dans les délais prescrits.
- Établir des relations de travail efficaces avec les gestionnaires immobiliers, les représentants de location et les autres parties prenantes internes afin d’offrir un soutien financier proactif et un service à valeur ajoutée.
- Agir à titre de ressource technique et de mentor auprès des comptables immobiliers en offrant des conseils, de la formation et du soutien sur le cycle comptable complet, les récupérations, la production de l’information financière et les meilleures pratiques.
- Réviser une sélection de travaux comptables préparés par les comptables immobiliers afin d’en assurer l’exactitude, l’exhaustivité et la conformité aux politiques comptables et aux normes de reddition de comptes.
- Aider le gestionnaire à coordonner le flux de travail, à établir l’ordre de priorité des livrables et à respecter les échéances du département.
- Repérer les occasions d’améliorer les processus, de renforcer les contrôles internes et d’accroître l’efficience et l’efficacité des opérations comptables.
- Soutenir les projets spéciaux, les implantations de systèmes et les initiatives d’amélioration des processus, selon les besoins.
Titre professionnel Le titre de CPA constitue un atout. Expérience sectorielle 5 ans d’expérience préalable en comptabilité immobilière est requise. Expérience en cabinet Une expérience dans l’un des quatre grands cabinets comptables constitue un atout. Compétences techniques Très grande maîtrise de Microsoft Excel. Expérience des systèmes Une expérience de travail avec Yardi est requise. Compétences linguistiques Parfaitement bilingue (français et anglais), à l’oral comme à l’écrit, afin de communiquer avec les équipes de gestions et les partenaires hors Québec.
Westcliff Management est un employeur souscrivant à l’égalité des chances en emploi. Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui ont posé leur candidature; seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.
Westcliff is a private real estate development company that unlocks the full potential of every property. For over 50 years, Westcliff has been actively involved in the development of prestigious properties across Canada and the United States. In addition to our role as developers, we also handle the construction and management of commercial, industrial, and residential real estate projects.
Over the years, teamwork, integrity, and creativity have driven the company’s exceptional performance. Recognized for its commitment to building lasting relationships with partners and clients, Westcliff relies on the excellence, efficiency, dedication, and professionalism of its team members.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will oversee the full accounting cycle for a designated portfolio of retail and commercial properties. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with leadership skills, acting as a mentor to Property Accountants while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a designated portfolio of retail and commercial properties.
- Prepare and review monthly reporting packages, including financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses.
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, recoveries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and year-end billing processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with established reporting deadlines and owner requirements.
- Prepare detailed monthly variance analyses, account reconciliations, CAM/TAX recovery calculations, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions where required.
- Monitor and reconcile capital projects, tenant improvement allowances, and leasing costs.
- Review lease agreements and ensure the accurate interpretation and recording of lease terms within Yardi.
- Oversee year-end audit working papers preparation, entity financial statements, and act as a key contact for external auditors.
- Review and analyze financial information, identify issues, and implement appropriate solutions with minimal supervision.
- Ensure all financial reporting procedures comply with corporate policies, owner reporting requirements, and property-specific reporting obligations.
- Ensure all regulatory filings and government remittances, including GST/HST returns and annual information filings, are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
- Build effective working relationships with Property Managers, Leasing Representatives, and other internal stakeholders to provide proactive financial support and value-added service.
- Act as a technical resource and mentor to Property Accountants by providing guidance, training, and support on the full accounting cycle, recoveries, financial reporting, and best practices.
- Review selected accounting work prepared by Property Accountants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting policies and reporting standards.
- Assist the Manager in coordinating workflow, prioritizing deliverables, and supporting the achievement of departmental deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
- Support special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as required.
Professional designation CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) is an asset. Industry experience 5 years of experience in real estate accounting is required. Public practice background Big 4 accounting firm experience is an asset. Technical skills Very strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Systems experience Experience working with Yardi is required. Language skills Perfectly bilingual (French and English), written and spoken.
Westcliff Management is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Manage the full accounting cycle and financial reporting for a portfolio of retail and commercial properties, including reconciliations, recoveries, lease accounting, audits, and regulatory filings. Mentor and review the work of Property Accountants, coordinate departmental deliverables, and improve accounting processes and controls.
Requirements
At least five years of real estate accounting experience and experience with Yardi are required, along with very strong Microsoft Excel skills. CPA designation and Big Four accounting firm experience are assets; fluency in spoken and written French and English is required.
Skills
- Real Estate Accounting
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- CAM and Tax Recoveries
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- Lease Accounting
- Yardi
- Microsoft Excel
- Audit Coordination
- Regulatory Filings
- Mentoring
- Process Improvement
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Real Estate Accounting
- Retail Properties
- Commercial Properties
- Full Accounting Cycle
- Financial Statements
- Monthly Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Bank Reconciliations
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- CAM Recoveries
- Tax Recoveries
- Capital Projects
- Tenant Improvement Allowances
- Lease Accounting
- Yardi
- Year-End Audits
- External Auditors
- GST/HST Returns
- Regulatory Filings
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Internal Controls
- Mentoring
- Process Improvement
- Bilingual Communication