Manager, Finance – Corporate Accounting - 18 month contract

About QuadReal Property Group 

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships.

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

Role Description:

QuadReal is seeking a high caliber candidate to fill the 18 month contract role of Manager, Finance – Corporate Accounting.  For those who act with purpose, focus on finding solutions and delivering results, strives to learn new things, keen to further develop their career, and love to work with others who are strong performers. QuadReal will quickly feel like home.  This is a key role in our revenue reporting function requiring someone with strong finance and accounting expertise, analytics, business acumen and interpersonal skills.

This role requires an experienced manager who has a strong track record of actively managing financial processes, has a clear understanding of accounting requirements, and is able to articulate financial results. The ideal candidate understands property/fund/corporate accounting, can review accounting work from others to ensure accuracy. Furthermore, the  successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a track record and willingness to take a hands-on approach to ensure that required deliverables progress

QuadReal is a global business with ever-changing business structure and business operations, the Manager, Corporate Accounting, is someone who has worked in large and complex organizations, constantly drives positive change, and can fluently deliver financial and account related analysis.  

Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Guide the full cycle day-to-day Revenue and Receivables accounting functions including:   

• Manage the Corporate Revenues recording, accruals and accounts receivable close process and account reconciliations in collaboration with Domestic Portfolio and Domestic Property teams.

• Update & maintain the Revenue Playbook(s) and establish relationships with the business to become the primary point of contact with respect to Corporate Revenues and Receivables.

• Development and implementation of best practices on internal controls over financial reporting for Corporate Revenue reporting in collaboration with various stakeholders including the Internal Audit team.

• Review and support the quarterly rebilling process.

• Preparation of other working papers, as necessary

Financial and Management Reporting 

• Assist with the preparation of QuadReal’s quarterly, and annual audited financial statements. 

• Assist with the analysis of financial results, and reporting to Management  

• Research, interpret, and prepare accounting policy documents supporting new International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting treatment for special transactions.

• Assist with special projects and other duties as required.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experienced manager with minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Accounting and Corporate Finance supporting C-suite, and Operational Finance with business partnering roles.  Prior experience in Audit and/or Industry accounting for Corporate Finance Department reporting of Directly Held Properties or within an Investment Fund structure with a focus on Real Estate assets is considered an asset. Recent experience performing at the Senior Accountant role in a Corporate Finance setting would be beneficial to this role.

• You have functioned in a “best in class” accounting capacity and have a solid understanding of accounting/finance principles (IFRS, GAAP), and operational finance.

• You are very comfortable working with MS Excel in an organized and efficient manner, including strong proficiency with complex Excel functions and have the ability to manage large volumes of data within the tool.

• Proactive.  You take initiative to achieve exceptional results, you possess:

• Excellent critical thinking and time-management skills to complete deliverables accurately and in accordance with established deadlines; Ability to prioritize workload and handle competing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to adapt to work effectively in changing situations; ability to “change gears “quickly as needed which includes direct assistance to the Accounting team from a preparation and/or reconciliation perspective on an as needed basis.

• Self-starter and natural leader.  Ability to work both independently and with diverse individuals/groups.  You are focused on supporting individual, team, and organizational success.

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills - extensive experience in effectively and confidently communicating with and presenting to internal and external stakeholders as well as management.

• Experience with Yardi is considered an asset.

• University degree with major in accounting and holding a professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) or other relevant professional designation is required.

Who you are (characteristics)

• The ideal candidate is results-oriented, agile, analytical, collaborative, and personable. 

• You are an individual who sets high performance standards for yourself and the team through effective execution and exemplary leadership.  You have a consistent proven track record of exceptional performance and successes, as well as examples of where you have learned and risen from failures.

• You are comfortable adapting to and driving change with how things are done.

• You are a natural communicator and understand how to adapt your style to the audience.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $105,000 – $115,000 prorated for the duration of the contract.

Based on the position, QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which may include a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, pension plan, and paid time off.

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.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology — alongside human review — to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.

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.