Development Accounting Analyst (6 month contract position)

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Pension plan

Paid time off including vacation

Well-being & volunteer days

Job summary

Cadillac Fairview is seeking a Development Accounting Analyst in Toronto to drive development accounting, budgeting, cash flows, and JV reporting for a portfolio of mixed-use projects. You will map projects into CF accounts, prepare reports, and coordinate with partners, Co-owners, and HO Finance to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include managing journal entries, construction draws, monthly audits, and variance analysis, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• 5+ years in accounting, with real estate development exposure.

Responsibilities

• Setup new pre-construction and construction jobs in Yardi per procedures.
• Manage joint venture projects, include templates, CF accounts and reporting.
• Perform monthly audits and reconcile data discrepancies.
• Process construction draws, equity cash calls and journal entries.
• Produce monthly/quarterly partner reporting and assist year-end filings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Education

University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Excel

Job description

Role impact:

The Development Accounting Analyst is responsible for development accounting, budgeting, construction draws, funding package and equity cash calls request, various reconciliations, cash flow forecast and detailed project reporting for a portfolio of mixed-use projects. This role will maintain and prepare reports to be distributed to various departments and business partnerships.The Development Accounting Analyst is also responsible for the mapping process of new and existing third-party managed projects into the CF accounts; conducting monthly audits and identifyingany data discrepancies to rectify issues and ensure compliance with accounting policies and joint venture protocols.

What you will deliver:

• Setup new pre-construction and construction projects jobs in Yardi in compliance with CF Delegated Authorities and Development Procedures.
• Joint Venture Projects: CF managing on behalf of Partners and Third-Party managing on behalf of CF:

• • Provide support with setting up new joint ventures projects templates, including mapping into CF accounts and including the construction cost categories, preparing accounting profit and loss analysis and balance sheet reports, documenting of variance analysis by applying critical thinking on identifying the root reason of variance and identifying the required corrections. Additionally prepare the funding & construction loan draw, financial & construction reporting, draw & equity reconciliation in compliance with CF and JV protocols and ensure the compliance with JV agreements by coordinating with various parties including Co-owners, Partners, Development Executive, Project Management, Head Office Finance & Treasury, Property, Lawyers.
  • Responsible for monthly mapping process of new third-party managed projects into the construction account and create Journal Entries for further approval & posting. Conduct monthly audits and identify any data discrepancies with posted accounting records.
  • Review monthly report submitted by third-party: work in progress construction account, budget & actual variances, bank reconciliation, owners’ equity and follow up with third-party manager to rectify the discrepancies. Communicate issues and resolutions with interested stakeholders within CF to ensure alignment for financial reporting and compliance with accounting policies.
  • Responsible for the review and approval of monthly development construction draws request and co-owner cash call request by ensuring compliance with loan draws & cash call procedures and internal controls. Coordinate with Tax, Treasury and HO Finance to execute the cash calls. Coordinate with the third-party manager for any discrepancy, rectify them and communicate with Development Executive to fully approve construction draws request.
  • Produce Monthly and Quarterly Reports for partners.
  • Provide supporting documentation and share information with Properties, HO Finance, Tax, Valuation teams.
  • Assist the Manager with the preparation of year-end tax and statutory financial statements and related notes to the financial statements.
• Responsible to Review, Approve (or Reject) and Post development project invoices in Yardi by ensuring compliance with tax requirements, correct coding, contract and budget variance review, prepare construction draw and related supporting documentation and reconciliation of project draw, job costing and ledger.
• Ensure project bank account has sufficient funds for emergencies and rush payment request by coordinating with various teams.
• Review monthly job costing for appropriate accruals are posted (including TI installments) relating to development project and monitor Ledger & Job Costing for JE are posted with Development approval. Communicate with stakeholders in Development and Property to rectify any discrepancies.
• Monthly and Quarterly review of budget variances, cash flow forecasting in Yardi and coordinate with the Development Team to ensure compliance with budget revisions procedures. Process Budget revision in Yardi.
• Provide support for closing the final project proforma cost and profit return and reconciling accounting records for the completed development project and liaise with various stakeholders.
• Produce quarterly reports on project recoverables; Prepare monthly reconciliation and follow up with Development Property Accounting, HO Finance teams regarding any discrepancies and status of recoverable from tenants and operations.
• Other ad-hoc support for Development Accounting Team and Development Department.
• Overall support the CF Finance initiatives.

What your strengths are:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of teams and staff in an efficient, diplomatic and understandable manner (must have)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with the ability to cope with multiple demands in a fast pace environment
• Detail oriented and focused on accuracyTeam player attitude
• The ability to work some overtime (may be required during quarter and fiscal year end)

What you need to succeed:

• University degree in any of the fields: Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics
• CPA Designation is preferred
• 5+ years working experience in accounting with a minimum of 3 years of direct real estate mixed-use development, property managementand construction industry exposure
• Very good understanding of financial analysis, NPV, IRR, cash flows and profit return analysis related to real estate development & redevelopment projects
• Working experience with the IFRS and financial reporting
• Working experience in communicating with all cross-functional organization teams
• Working experience with project/s in a joint ventures business environment
• Excellent proficiency in advanced Excel required (this includes, but is not limited to, H-lookup, V-lookup, macros, pivot tables); excellent proficiency in Yardi Voyager an asset

Starting base salary for this job level may range from $61,610 to $91,480. The actual base salary offered will consider several factors including, but not limited to the role, experiences, skills & qualifications, location, market and internal considerations; with this context, CF reserves the right to pay above this range. Cadillac Fairview offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to base pay which may include a performance – based incentive plan, a comprehensive pension and benefits plan, paid time off including vacation, well-being & volunteer days and support for continued growth and development.

Why you should join us:

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels. We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development. We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension. Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher– we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise– we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively– we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy– we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change– we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected. We’re ready to meet you there – are you?

CF isan equal opportunity employerand is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email [e-mail].

This posting is for a vacant position. CF may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology, alongside human review, to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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