Accounting Manager

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Partnership discounts

Internal Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Concord Pacific Developments Corp. in Vancouver is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, oversee the preparation of financial statements for a large portfolio, and drive efficiency through technology.

The role requires a CPA designation and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong leadership and mentoring abilities. You will partner with stakeholders, support audits, and enhance internal controls and reporting across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• CPA designation is required.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes for a large portfolio with accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and management reports.
• Manage and develop accounting team members through mentorship and training.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliant tax filings.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Education

CPA Designation

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Concord Pacific Developments Corp. is Canada's largest master-planned community builder. It was formed in 1987 to develop Concord Pacific Place on the former Expo lands in downtown Vancouver, Canada.

Concord has not only transformed the Concord Pacific Place Vancouver skyline, the Group has also built the second largest master-planned community, Concord CityPlace in Toronto (Concord Adex), in addition to other communities of scale across the country with expansion also to London, United Kingdom and Seattle, United States. Concord has built over 150 towers with an additional 50 in various stages of planning and development. Concord is committed to a multitude of neighbourhoods and city-wide community sponsorships and charities. It has also been making art accessible to the community neighbourhoods by establishing Canada's largest public art program.

Over the past 30 years, The Concord Group of companies has also diversified into business sectors such as: software and information technology, telecommunications, and green energy projects in solar, wind and hydroelectric power generation.

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Vancouver Head Office. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for developing people, improving processes, and leveraging technology to drive efficiency.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced Senior Accountant ready to step into management or an existing Accounting Manager looking to make a broader impact within a growing organization.

Job Duties:

• Lead and oversee the month-end and year-end close processes across a large portfolio, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting
• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements and internal management reports for a portfolio of entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards
• Oversee accounting operations, including transaction review, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members by providing mentorship, feedback, training and opportunities for professional growth
• Support team performance by prioritizing workloads, setting expectations, and ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are consistently achieved
• Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders by providing clear communication, financial insights, and proactive support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting capabilities
• Prepare and review year-end audit working papers and act as the primary liaison with external auditors to support efficient audit completion
• Oversee the preparation and review of partnership and corporate tax filings in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support the implementation and adoption of new technologies, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements while maintaining strong data accuracy, security, and internal control practices
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability when evaluating emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, while considering cybersecurity and data privacy consideration
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting initiatives to provide actionable insights to leadership
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with experience leading, mentoring, or supervising others preferred
• CPA Designation is required
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting and internal controls Strong leadership and mentor abilities
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify opportunities for increased efficiency
• Comfortable working with technology and adapting to new systems, tools, and processes
• Interest in leveraging technology and emerging tools, including AI, to improve workflows while maintaining strong cybersecurity and data accuracy practices
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting systems and reporting tools

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Partnership discounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted