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Manager, Income Property Accounting

Burnaby, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 20, 2026
1 position

$115,000–$135,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The manager oversees financial accounting, reporting, and operational decision support for a large portfolio of industrial and commercial properties. They are responsible for leading a team of property accountants, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal financial controls.

Job details

At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success. We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us. Position Overview Responsible for the financial accounting and reporting of Beedie’s Property Management operations and 16 million square foot portfolio of industrial and commercial properties. A key member of both the Asset Management and Finance teams, providing decision support through critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. Oversee key Finance deliverables, including financial and management reporting. Requires a strong grasp of the operational intricacies of property and asset management, balanced with a solid understanding of financial reporting and GAAP compliance \n Key Responsibilities Operational decision support Provide strategic decision support to Property / Asset Management Analyze capital plan, budgets and cost recoveries Review annual operating budgets and quarterly forecasts for each property. Support Property Managers in maximizing cost recoveries from tenants Review cash flow forecasts and distribution analysis prepared by property management accountants; oversee annual budgets and liaise with property managers to ensure maximum recoveries of planned spend Review and analyze lease agreements; provide recommendations and comments to management/legal Oversee property assessments and liaise with external consultants to minimize property taxes Recommend and implement new financial systems, controls and processes in collaboration with Asset Management and Finance teams keeping in mind operational efficiency Drive efficiency in processes through detailed review of lease set up in Yardi and standardization of deliverables Identify opportunities to provide value to the property manager and Leadership teams through a deep understanding of the lease/asset and business requirements Accounting and Reporting Oversee the accounting and finance related activities for the Property Management operations and all entities that own income producing properties Support year-end audit, including preparation of certain working papers, analysis and other support as required Support reporting to third party investors, including quarterly investor report and cash forecast Oversee all tenant billings and collections, including annual CAM reconciliation. Review and monitor tenant accounts receivable to ensure timely collection. Coach team in providing necessary support for tenant charges to reduce questions and speed up recoveries Review lease new lease set up and amendments to ensure accuracy of information Review financial statements and property working papers, highlighting variances and seeking answers to resolve identified issues Work with project accounting to assist in the transfer of completed projects to asset management through review of cost allocation models and oversee transfer journal entries Support in development of reporting dashboards for property and asset management operations Leadership Awareness of the unique needs and requirements of both the Finance and Property / Asset Management teams, providing leadership to both groups in an effort to support an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement. Promote culture of teamwork through assisting, coaching, and directing other staff as appropriate Manage team of seven property accountants, one assistant manager, and one accounts receivable clerk Helps identify gaps in capability, motivation, and/or license of team members and works with Senior Manager to develop a plan to coach team members Dives into detail with the property accountant as needed to work through issues together and show them how to be successful Understands the nature of competing priorities and supports the team in making reasoned choices in what to focus on week to week, and throughout the year Desired Skills & Experience University degree and accounting designation (CA, CPA, CGA, CMA) Proven leader with 5 or more years’ experience in Property/Asset Management operations and accounting Strong understanding of GAAP, REALpac and financial reporting requirements Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office Experience with Yardi or other property management specific software Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a natural inclination for collaboration Naturally curious with a willingness to challenge assumptions and ask the hard questions An organized self-starter with a strong work ethic who is able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks, likely with competing priorities Strong attention to detail balanced with an awareness of the bigger picture Experience creating reporting dashboards in Power BI or other visualization software an asset Capacity to connect with construction and development teams, understand their perspectives and communicate effectively with an operational mindset \n $115,000 - $135,000 a year The annual base pay range for this position will be based on the desired experience level for this role. Additionally, Beedie recognizes exceptional individual and team performance through our pay-for-performance bonus program. Factors that contribute to pay decisions include: relevant business and candidate factors such as market location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and organizational needs. The base salary and bonus are just a few key components of the overall compensation at Beedie. We also provide generous learning and development support, comprehensive group health benefits, vacation, maternity leave top-up, RRSP matching, paid time for volunteering, and more... \n We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree and an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) with at least 5 years of experience in property or asset management. Strong proficiency in financial reporting, GAAP, and property management software like Yardi is required.