Senior Corporate Accountant (1 Year Contract)

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business

At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners — wherever they are in the world. Where going to work never feels routine. We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play don’t just coexist, but thrive. If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

The experienced Senior Corporate Accountant will be assisting with oversight over the consolidated reporting requirements for Canada.  Responsibilities will include financial reporting analysis, forecasting/budgeting, transaction analysis, and legal entity reporting and maintenance. Strong communication skills and team focus will be necessary to develop relationships with the Regional Accounting teams and Asset Management. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monthly/Quarterly Reporting:

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly portfolio board reporting
• Assist with the preparation of various components of the quarterly financial reporting package to parent and related party reporting
• Quarterly review and analysis of regional results prior to submission to parent
• Preparation of regional fee and G&A reporting to parent

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Work with regional accounting teams to consolidate results, model acquisitions/dispositions and other corporate adjustments
• Provide guidance to Regional Accounting teams throughout the process
• Prepare variance explanations and trend analysis to facilitate review of property budgets

Financial Reporting and audits (internal and external reporting):

• Act as a liaison between external and internal auditors and the accounting team
• Preparation of legal entity financial statements for tax compliance
• Preparation of financial statements and notes for debt covenant reporting requirements
• Prepare supporting documents required for external auditors

Other/Projects:

• Fulfill ad-hoc financial analysis from Asset Management and/or Corporate Accounting
• Preparation of ad hoc accounting memos and analysis
• Assist with the analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Property Accounting, Public Accounting, or Financial Analysis
• Experience in analysis and review of financial statements and notes
• Previous real estate experience is preferred
• Strong accounting skills with in-depth knowledge of IFRS.  Working knowledge of using the IFRS handbook and other research tools

EDUCATION/DESIGNATIONS/LICENSES:

• University Degree or College Diploma in an accounting related field of study
• A professional accounting designation such as CPA is preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

• Advanced level MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of accounting software (Yardi)

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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