Who We Are:

BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and a globally recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 27 cities across thirteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BGO is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit www.bgo.com.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and detailed-oriented Intermediate Client Accountant to join our growing real estate investment accounting team. In this role, you will be exposed to different reporting standards and clients. You will be responsible for accounting and reporting for these clients within BGO’s Investment management responsibilities. The position also works with the Investment Management Group (financial analysts, valuations, asset/portfolio managers) and other teams in an effort to meet all reporting requirements.

What you will do:

• Reporting
  • Prepare monthly fund and property level financial reports - property income summary with variance analysis of income and expenses, accounts receivable summary with explanation of material arrears, review of property balance sheet for backup and reasonability, accumulation of leasing schedules / expiry reports, intercompany reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation
  • Prepare quarterly fund level financial reports — including all schedules, analysis of balance sheet, property market values fund level income, capital variance analysis as well as key leasing statistics
  • Work with 3rd party property managers to ensure monthly deadlines for data feeds and reporting adheres to established reporting standards
  • Quarterly mortgage continuity schedule and leasing schedules (lease rollover, lease expiry, vacancy)
  • Process invoices, bank deposits, prepare bank transfers and entries
  • Prepare monthly HST / QST returns for filing and process payments.
  • Process monthly / quarterly distributions to clients
  • Calculate quarterly true-up adjustment for Asset Management Fee
  • Calculate, retrieve, analyze and communicate key financial metrics (IRR, TWRR, NAV, etc.)
  • Upload quarterly information to MSCI and compare returns to internally calculated IPD returns
• Budgeting/Audits
  • Maintain corporate ledgers - balance sheet reconciliations and monthly accruals
  • Assist with the budgeting process including review property budget submission for reasonability and accuracy, including validating and inputting 3rd party managed property budgets
  • Assist with the year-end financial audits
• Administration
  • Assist in building and automating Excel templates
  • Other duties as well as ad hoc reporting / projects as specified by SEPAC clients and / or management

Who You Are:

• Education – Working towards or completed a recognized accounting designation (CPA) and Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Commerce is an asset.
• Experience – A strong track record of success with minimum three to four years of experience in a fund administration firm, management consulting firm, investment bank, real estate/finance, or similar environment.
• Relationship Skills – Well developed written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain strong working relationships with senior business leaders; ability to exercise strict confidentiality; place priority on client service.
• Analytical Skills – Quick learner with strong analytic and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail; filtering information based on priority, relevance & other critical factors.
• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills –Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy of work; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to take initiative and be a self-starter; ability to work resourcefully and independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise.
• Decision Making Skills – Identify and analyze problems for reference to manager on non-routine issues; resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Computer Skills – Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Power Point. Knowledge of Yardi is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to a leading real estate platform with opportunities for career advancement
• A collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being
• A strong culture rooted in our values: Together We Win, Do the Right Thing, Be the Change, and Focus on What Matters – guiding how we work, collaborate, and achieve success
• A dynamic, inclusive workplace where your ideas are encouraged and innovation is celebrated

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners, and stakeholders/investors. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply to our career opportunities.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting number, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO (Canada) LP, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.