Accounting Manager

Overview

Aston Carter's large client in Vancouver is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team! This individual will oversee a team, and will be involved in managing annual and monthly accounting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and client policies, and liaising with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of 3-4 accounting staff.
• Manage annual activities such as property budgets, cash flow forecasting, final operating cost recovery adjustments, annual property taxes, and property audits.
• Oversee the completion of monthly activities including month-end closing, cash flows, and monthly reporting.
• Review monthly and annual property accounting activities to ensure deadlines, GAAP standards, and client requirements are met.
• Coordinate with property site staff, leasing staff, management, and clients.
• Plan and oversee timing and completion of annual and monthly activities.
• Manage staff workloads and ensure their continued development in necessary skills.
• Provide training, development, and performance management for property accounting staff.
• Develop technical, analytical, and communication skills of property accounting staff through targeted review and constructive feedback.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting staff and procedures.
• Assist the Controller in managing the accounting team, including planning and addressing staffing requirements.
• Undertake special projects including process improvements and senior management requests.
• Set up new properties and handle analysis and follow-up on outstanding issues.
• Manage property sales/turnover processes including final operating statements, funds distribution, and GST/HST reconciliation.
• Provide input for improving procedures and initiating quality and efficiency enhancements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVES

• 5+ years’ experience in property accounting with a focus on retail portfolios.
• Prior management experience with at least two direct reports.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Yardi Software is a plus.
• CPA designation is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $125,000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver, BC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.