Controller, Property Accounting

QuadReal Property Group, LP; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

QuadReal Property Group is seeking a senior leader to run day-to-day activities of the property accounting team for commercial and self-storage assets based in Vancouver. You will oversee month ends, budgets and tenant operating cost adjustments, while driving process improvements across the department.

The role requires a professional accounting designation and 5–15 years of progressive real estate accounting experience, including staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation.
• 5–15 years of progressive real estate accounting experience, including supervision of staff.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities; ability to develop others.
• Proficient in Excel/Word; knowledge of Yardi is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with site staff, leasing, management and clients to ensure responsive service from the property accounting team.
• Plan timing and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly and annual activities including property month ends and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain procedural documentation for property accounting.
• Manage workloads and provide guidance to the accounting team.
• Conduct training and performance evaluations; foster a positive work environment.
• Identify issues and drive process improvements and senior management requests.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Computer skills

Education

Professional accounting designation

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Word

Job description

About QuadReal Property Group QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships. QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come. QuadReal: Excellence lives here. www.quadreal.com

Role Description

Reporting to the SVP, Property Accounting and Enterprise Finance Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day activities of the property accounting team, overseeing commercial and self-storage assets, based in the Vancouver office.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with property site staff, leasing staff, management, and clients to ensure responsive service from the property accounting team
• Planning timing and accurate completion of all annual, quarterly, and monthly activities and cycles, including property month ends, annual property budgets, annual tenant operating cost adjustments, and property reporting
• Preparation and Maintenance of all procedural documentation relating to property accounting
• Manage staff workloads to ensure fairness, and responsiveness to internal and external clients
• Providing guidance and direction to the property accounting team; and being responsible for the team’s continuous improvement of departmental processes/procedures
• Ensuring existing and new staff members receive training for systems and processes/procedures
• Administering performance evaluations; ensuring the Property Accounting team staff continue to develop and utilize new skills
• Assisting in staff motivation, celebration and maintaining a positive work environment
• Identifying and analyzing issues; taking decisive action when requiredTake on special projects as delegated including process improvements and senior management requests
• Other duties, as required.

Education and Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation
• Minimum of 5 to 15 years of progressive real estate accounting experience, including supervision of staff.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Relationship Skills – Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; ability to develop leadership in others; team player
• Organizational/Multi-Tasking – ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to prioritize workload; ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
• Decision Making Skills – Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems; ability to take decisive action; ability to resolve conflict
• Computer Skills – Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs; knowledge of Yardi is an asset

The annualized base salary range for this position is between $140,000-$144,000.

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Based on the position, QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which may include a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, pension plan, and paid time off. The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada as the company does not provide work permit sponsorship for this role.

QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format.

For 10 years, QuadReal has created spaces that enhance the lives of the people and communities we serve. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we are a leading global real estate partner focused on driving meaningful impact while delivering prudent growth. With a global perspective and local expertise collected from offices across Canada, the US, Asia and the UK, our success stems from our incredible team and from our values- integrity, collaboration, performance, innovation and responsibility. Join our team today to deepen your skillset, grow your career, and make a difference. Together, we’re reimagining an industry and building a culture where ingenuity meets community building.