Senior Accountant

Our client a leading residential real estate firm is seeking a Senior Accountant, Corporate Reporting. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Reporting, the Senior Accountant will be an important part of a growing team of accounting professionals. This role requires a dynamic, energetic, and highly motivated individual who can join the team in a senior capacity with growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end and quarter-end closing procedures, including consolidation and eliminations.
• Co-ordinate closely with internal team in the US during month-end and quarter-end close, perform a detailed review of results, and prepare adjustments to transition books from US GAAP to IFRS.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and detailed variance analytics.
• Review and post journal entries such as eliminations, intercompany, etc.
• Assist in the design and preparation of the corporate financial statements, MD&A, and supplemental disclosures.
• Assist in the setup of new joint ventures and securitization transactions, where applicable.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and other financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve and document month-end procedures and workbooks to enhance the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Prepare accounting memos to determine appropriate accounting treatment under IFRS and other accounting standards, as necessary.
• Supervise and coach junior staff.
• Assist with special and ad hoc projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must be a CPA or on track to become a CPA.
• 3+ years of industry or firm experience (Big 4 preferred).
• Residential real estate experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting would be an asset
• SOX experience would be an asset
• Experience with consolidation and elimination entries preferred.
• A self-starter who is able to work independently in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and adheres to high standards for work quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a good work ethic and willingness to learn.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel