Assistant Controller (18-Month Contract)

Job summary

The Assistant Controller leads a team in performing capital, leasing, and development accounting activities while ensuring compliance with company policies. Key duties include managing vendor payments, maintaining the general ledger, preparing budgets and forecasts, and overseeing job setups.

Job details

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity. Western Region Finance – Regional Services is seeking an Assistant Controller to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 5+ years of accounting experience and 1-2 years of leadership experience who is looking to further develop their career within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the timely recognition of commercial leasing, commercial building, and commercial and multi-residential development capital within our portfolio. The Western Region portfolio extends from British Columbia east to Manitoba and includes office, retail, industrial, and ground lease assets. We are looking for a collaborative and approachable team player who brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a sense of enthusiasm to the workplace. Someone who values teamwork, builds strong relationships, and contributes to a supportive and engaging team culture will thrive in this role. RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant Controller leads and supports a team of individuals performing a variety of capital, leasing, and development accounting activities in accordance with GWL Realty Advisors policies and procedures, client management agreements, and prevailing requirements of accounting and industry bodies. Duties include, but are not limited to: Overseeing building, leasing, and development job set up and related commitments Management of vendor invoice payment process Management of holdback liability account Monthly review of leasing and capital amortization and accruals Accurate and timely maintenance of the general ledger Completion of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts Review of calculation and invoice preparation for construction and development fees; Review of invoices for insurance claim reimbursement and recovery of construction costs from third parties Cyclical and ad hoc reporting Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS CPA designation or nearing completion University or college degree in business and accounting Minimum five years’ experience in real estate accounting Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong problem solving and decision-making skills Adept at managing resources and staff Familiarity with Yardi Voyager 7S Experience with Job Costing Highly proficient in Microsoft MS Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word; Experience in commercial developments Familiarity with reading and interpreting contracts Property management experience beneficial WHAT WE OFFER 3 weeks of vacation per year 3 paid personal days per year Half-day every Friday before a long weekend A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture Many social and team events! Our Business Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA. Our Commitment to Diversity GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Controller leads a team in performing capital, leasing, and development accounting activities while ensuring compliance with company policies. Key duties include managing vendor payments, maintaining the general ledger, preparing budgets and forecasts, and overseeing job setups.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a CPA designation or be nearing completion, along with a university or college degree in business or accounting. A minimum of five years of experience in real estate accounting and proficiency in Yardi Voyager 7S and Microsoft Office are required.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Microsoft Teams · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Real estate accounting
• Leadership
• Capital accounting
• Leasing accounting
• Development accounting
• General ledger maintenance
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Job costing
• Yardi Voyager 7S
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Contract interpretation
• Communication skills
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Community Sustainability
• Positivity
• Yardi (Property Management Software)
• Strong Work Ethic
• Residential Development
• Accounting
• Accruals
• Amortization
• Mental Health
• Construction
• Management
• Calculations
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Contract Interpretation
• Finance
• Property Management
• General Ledger
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Job Costing
• Real Estate
• Process Management
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Accountant/Assistant Controller
• Assistant Controller
• Accountants
• Treasurers and Controllers
• Financial Managers

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