Development Accountant

About QuadReal Property Group 

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

Development Accountant 

Based in Vancouver, the Development Accountant at QuadReal Property Group is to maintain and document the financial status of commercial, residential and land under development. The successful Development Accountant will take full ownership of assigned development properties, projects and tasks and should be proficient in both the technical and non-technical requirements of development accounting. 

Role Description  

·         Handle all aspects of accounting for various development projects (rental, condos, office, retail, mixed use) with minimal supervision. 

·         Set up and maintain QR- managed projects in the accounting system’s job cost, including original and revised budgets, costs incurred, costs to complete, committed costs, and projected final costs. 

·         Liaise and work closely with the development teams, including attending project status meetings and providing financial updates, such as cash needs for all projects, including those in the pre-construction phase. 

·         Ensure all invoices are properly coded into the accounting system; and development fees are properly calculated and paid in a timely manner. 

·         Ensure real estate commissions are properly calculated, compliant with internal controls and industry regulations and are paid in a timely manner. 

·         Prepare monthly financial reports and working paper files, providing timely and accurate analysis of financial results and operating metrics. 

·         Prepare GST returns, tax compliance tasks and costing and profit reporting for assigned portfolio

·         Assist in the design and implementation of internal controls related to development activity. 

·         Work with property accounting to co-ordinate transition of properties under development to income producing. 

Experience and Qualifications:

·         Pursuing Professional accounting designation (CPA) or, equivalent development accounting experience required. 

·         Minimum 1-2 years accounting experience in a development real estate environment. 

·         Specialized in computer skills in a range of software including: Yardi Voyager, Excel and Microsoft Office. 

·         Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

·         Excellent Communication skills

·         Large company experience and/or experience handling complex GL transactions, reconciliations, and competing deadlines

·         Excellent work ethics: driven, motivated to succeed.

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The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000.

The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined contribution pension plan and paid time off.

Note to Recruiters: QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.