Accounting Manager

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

About you

As the Accounting Manager, you're primarily responsible for overseeing the day to day Property Accounting Department; which includes managing the accounting activities and the workload of your team - all within a specific portfolio of assigned commercial properties. You'll also be responsible for meeting and exceeding the Property Management Department and Client expectation - as it relates to financial and accounting reporting. During busy times you’re not afraid to roll-up your sleeves and jump in to work side by side with your team.  You’ll have the opportunity to mentor and share your expertise with your team and to continuously work with and develop high-performing property accountants. You’re always looking at the bigger picture yet overseeing detailed work and producing high-quality reporting for our clients.

In this role, you will:

• You have a clear understanding of client reporting requirements by property, as well, as all executed client/manager agreements.

• You successfully hire, manage, supervise, train, and grow property accounting staff - continually monitoring staff skill set with owner accounting requirements.

• Ensure accurate and timely performance and reporting of real estate accounting activities for a national, diversified portfolio of Retail, Office, and Industrial properties.

• You assist the staff and property managers in the annual property budget process.

• Effectively oversee the delivery of monthly financial packages to the property managers, assisting managers and client with all questions relative to the monthly packages.

• Effectively onboard new client accounts - accounting and financial set up.

• You continuously evaluate the effectiveness of internal processes to seek opportunities for process improvements.

• You develop and sustain a highly engaged team through strong leadership, open communication, and ongoing coaching and mentoring.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of commercial property accounting/real estate industry experience

• 3 + years experience in leading, supervising and developing high-performing teams

• General understanding of computerized accounting systems; MRI experience required

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Bonus skills and experience

• Advanced education in accounting; CPA designation is an asset, not required

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

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