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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hays - Office Professionals, EA & Accounting Specialist
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Finance (Infrastructure), the Accounting Manager (Infrastructure) provides accounting expertise to the Concert Infrastructure team with primary emphasis on delivering timely financial reporting, and close financial support to the Director, Finance Infrastructure and operations of the company. The role will work to support the broader Concert Infrastructure team and will have a working relationship with the Concert Infrastructure leads of Development and Construction, Project Finance and Project Operations Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting on a quarterly, and annual basis
- Responsible for full cycle accounting of 4 projects
- Ensure regulatory compliance for all Reporting and Internal Controls requirements
- Assess, develop and implement internal controls and processes for operations
- Manage the preparation and filing of corporate tax and statutory returns for multiple companies
- Assist in the development of enhanced reporting to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee
- Assist in the development and refinement of structured and efficient accounting procedures
- Develop a good understanding of Infrastructure business (e.g. owned / managed investments)
- Analyze and identify areas of high risk and address these with diligence and a high degree of detail
- Assist in the development of the Annual Business Plan
- Assist in cash flow forecasting and manage cash resources
- Provide Treasury management for all assigned projects
- Provide analysis and recommendations for improving efficiencies and financial performance
- Maintain strong working relationships and a primary contact with professional advisors and lenders including bankers, trustee, tax advisors, auditors and others
- Manage the annual external audit(s)
- Maintain excellent working relationships with the Concert Infrastructure team, other Controllers and various other stakeholder departments
- Maintain excellent working relationships with the Concert Infrastructure team to ensure a good understanding of the investments and operational considerations that impact the financial operations and results of the company
- As required, assist the Concert Infrastructure team with other duties related to operations or required deal support
- Manage paper/electronic filings and ensuring tax compliance (sales tax, income tax, etc.)
- Strong understanding of the tax structure and requirements related to infrastructure investments
- Assist in the implementation of a centralized financial reporting system
- Mentoring staff on accounting processes and technical skills.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- A Professionally designated accountant
- Advanced accounting technical skills and thorough understanding of IFRS and ASPE
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years post designation accounting experience
- Solid understanding of processes and systems
- Must be able to multitask and handle competing deadlines
- Must be a team player and willing to do all tasks large or small
- Oversee full cycle accounting functions, including treasury, profitability, indirect taxes, intercompany, and other areas;
- Provides mentoring, management and support to team members
- Expert knowledge of Accounting Principles and the ability to identify issues and interpret and apply accounting policies
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to provide financial expertise and guidance to internal user departments and subsidiaries; external stakeholders, partners and government agencies,
- Solid leadership skills, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices
- An effective approach to integrating technology in day-to-day accounting functions
- Previous real estate and Public Private Partnerships experience would be an asset
- Previous experience with corporate tax would be an asset
- Experience with system reporting and implementation would be an asset
Education
- Designated Accountant Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration, finance or related discipline
- Yardi experience will be an asset
Compensation:
$100-120K, 4 weeks vacation, extended healthcare benefits, bonus, sick days, company incentives, career growth and much more
Please note this is a general description of the tasks and skills required. Additional responsibilities and duties may be required to successfully perform this role
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
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