Senior Financial Accountant

Location

Key Tower - 127 Public Square

Business

We know that a “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t work when it comes to residential living. That’s why, at Brookfield Properties, our portfolio features a wide range of options for any stage of life. And though our properties may be diverse, one thing is universal: all offer the unparalleled quality, service, and support our residents deserve.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Accountant focuses on the generation, preparation, and communication of information that is complete and accurate to support effective decision making, management, internal controls, and financial reporting. Senior Financial Accountants are responsible for completing a wide range of corporate accounting, real estate accounting, and reporting activities within the Corporate Accounting & Reporting under the guidance and supervision of Accounting Managers or Supervisors. Senior Financial Accountants may be responsible for and/or corporate/service/management entities depending on the level of accounting complexity involved. Senior Financial Accountants’ responsibilities reflect varying levels of capabilities and are expected to evolve as individuals acquire relevant experience and demonstrate greater accountability.

Essential Job Functions

1. Preparing and analyzing journal entries on both GAAP, IFRS, and tax basis including but not limited to: standard entries, applicable reclassifications / adjustments, review of all income and expenses, accruals, overhead allocations, consolidations and eliminations, and intercompany transactions. Collaborating with business unit and property level colleagues to obtain necessary data and documentation to prepare and support journal entries. (40%)

2. Preparing and distributing periodic reports for various legal entities (properties, management services companies, partnerships), lending institutions (banks, institutional investors), and external auditors. Required periodic reports may include but are not limited to: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows statements, and debt reporting. (15%)

3. Train, coach and mentor Financial Accountants and other Senior Financial Accountants on general accounting and property accounting processes and activities. Provide insights into accounting for complex transactions and/or properties. (15%)

4. Supporting preparation of SOX 404 package including but not limited to: expense and income review, journal entries / supporting documentation, accounts payable and accounts receivable support, and fixed asset analysis. Performing tests of internal controls under SOX 404. (15%)

5. Preparing support data and analyses for financial reporting requirements and corporate communications needs including but not limited to: budgets, projections, schedules, reconciliations, footnotes, board books, earnings calls, and analysts requests. Performing variance analysis, as required. (5%)

6. Preparing reconciliations of general ledger accounts, as required. Ensuring completion of periodic accounting close checklists for respective entities. (10%)

Education

Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Work Experience

Below is the required/preferred work experience for this position:

3 - 4 Years: Public Accounting or Real Estate Accounting - Required

Licenses & Certifications

Below are the licenses/certificates required/preferred for this position:

Professional/State Licensing - Certified Public Account (CPA) - Preferred

Compensation

Commensurate with Experience

$ 71,100 - 99,540 annually

Great Incentives! 

Brookfield Properties cares about the well-being and work-life balance of our valued associates! To show how much we care, we offer awesome incentives that include: 

• Full benefits package 

• Generous paid time off 

• 401(k) with company match 

• Growth and advancement opportunities 

The Cleveland corporate office follows a hybrid work model that requires employees to be in the corporate office at least four days per week to foster collaboration, innovation, and team celebration.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information. Drug free workplace 

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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