Director, Accounting

Description

• Contribute to the budgeting processes for the division, including cash re-forecasting and operational forecasting;
• Implement financial reporting and compliance requirements directly related to the operations of the properties;
• Review of organizational legal documents and determination of potential accounting implications;
• Manage and support the accounting team in their daily tasks and responsibilities; lead with the focus on accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting, accountability, continuous skill development and professional and career growth;
• Manage the preparation of financial statements including notes disclosure; provide timely and accurate analysis of forecasts, financial results, cash flows and operating metrics; plan and coordinate the external audit and tax compliance process.
• Construction/development accounting;
• Oversee and direct every aspect of the accounting function for the Project, including strategic financial decisions and everyday accounting activities, month end processes, financial and management reporting, and cash management;
• Initiate process change to drive efficiencies through process review, automation, application of effective IT solutions and data management;
• Research and documentation of accounting guidance to various complex accounting;
• Set up appropriate accounting policies; research, interpret, document and implement accounting guidance on accounting issues and ensure appropriate accounting treatment of business transactions at all times;
• Be the team leader and oversee the development accounting team while supporting multiple projects at different phases within the development cycle.
• Assist with the analysis of acquisition and financing transactions and other special projects that may arise;
• Be a member of the project leadership team developing strategies to optimize returns while working alongside with Partners and various Project Teams on all operational and strategic issues providing analytical support and recommendations based on accounting, financial and risk analysis;
• Implementing management reporting and accounting systems, process improvement and automation;
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to ensure continuous compliance with various regulatory requirements, including IFRS, applicable federal and provincial laws and regulations for financial and tax reporting; and

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships across all levels within, as well as outside the organization;
• You have recent experience with:
• CPA designation with strong IFRS & ASPE knowledge;
• Minimum of 6 years of supervisory experience;
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, commerce, or business;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Microsoft Excel;
• Strong people manager;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities within structured deadlines and deliverables.
• Independent, self-starter, and also works well in a team based environment;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance