Controller, Property Accounting

quadreal; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

QuadReal Property Group, based in Vancouver, is seeking a Property Accounting leader to manage day-to-day activities of the accounting team for commercial and self-storage assets. You will oversee month-ends, budgets and reporting from the Vancouver office, while guiding staff and driving process improvements.

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

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation is required.
• 5–15 years of progressive real estate accounting experience, including supervision of staff.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the property accounting team.
• Oversee commercial and self-storage asset accounting from Vancouver office.
• Plan and ensure timely property month-ends, budgets, operating cost adjustments and reporting.
• Manage staff workloads and provide guidance and process improvements.
• Conduct training, performance evaluations and staff development.
• Participate in special projects and senior management requests.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Negotiation

Communication

Analysis

Education

Professional accounting designation

Tools

Yardi

Excel

MS Office

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 required
• Take 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.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology - alongside human review - to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.

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

Note to Recruiters

QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered Quad