Digital REA (Real Estate Managing Director)

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate market is seeking a Real Estate Managing Director to enhance their Digital Real Estate Practice. The role involves leading teams, managing client relations, and optimizing operational processes with a focus on Yardi systems implementation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills, a commitment to diversity, and a proven track record in managing multiple projects effectively.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility programs

Career growth opportunities

Diverse teams

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate accounting is advantageous.
• Knowledge in operating model design and delivery of operational managed services is a plus.
• Industry experience in property management, construction, investment, or finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to growth of the digital real estate practice.
• Lead Yardi systems implementation and develop operational standards.
• Build client relationships and manage provisioning of real estate services.

Skills

Technical skills with Yardi software

Entrepreneurial style

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Diversity commitment

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Job description

A career in our Digital Real Estate Practice, within our Real Assets Group, offers the opportunity to leverage expertise in the real estate market, supporting ITIM system modernizations and delivering property management operational services.

As part of our team, you will be involved in real estate matters where we provide services including operational gap evaluations, systems assessments, operational model design, future state requirements definition, process design, systems design, testing and implementation, post-go-live support, and provisioning of real estate managed services. PwC is privileged to work on some of the largest and highest quality real estate across Canada, spanning core and alternative asset classes.

We are passionate about helping clients modernize systems, information, and business processes, consolidating data, and enabling teams with analytics capabilities that allow leaders to make quick, informed decisions. Our clients trust us to help them understand the value of their real estate portfolios and modernize practices that drive efficiency and maintain competitive advantage.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Real Estate Managing Director, you’ll work with a team of problem solvers to address business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and improve operational efficiency. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the growth of the digital real estate practice through leveraging networks and establishing business development verticals to lead and grow sales.
• Leading our Yardi systems implementation team, including developing standards and frameworks, identifying skills gaps, and supporting practice growth.
• Conducting operational gap evaluations and comprehensive systems assessments for clients.
• Defining future state requirements and designing current and future state processes to optimize workflows.
• Overseeing system testing, implementation, and establishing post-go-live support.
• Building client relationships by demonstrating subject matter expertise and providing guidance on business transformations and technology adoption.
• Managing provisioning of real estate managed services to ensure high-quality solutions.
• Participating in deals and supporting practices related to real estate projects, restructuring, and value creation.
• Contributing to thought leadership, proposals, and team development, sharing technical knowledge across PwC networks.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Strong technical skills with Yardi software modules and a commitment to addressing client needs and community involvement.
• An entrepreneurial style to identify and pursue new market opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time.
• Proactive ownership of tasks and responsible outcomes.
• Experience in preparing complex written and verbal materials.
• Leadership experience, fostering trust, encouraging diverse views, and coaching staff.
• Knowledge in operating model design, system selection, and delivery of operational managed services is advantageous.
• A Chartered Professional Accountant designation and experience in real estate accounting are assets.
• Industry experience in property management, construction, investment, or financial accounting.
• A commitment to valuing diversity, developing inclusive teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard.

Why you’ll love PwC

We empower our people to make a difference. Using the latest technology, you’ll be part of diverse teams helping clients build trust and achieve sustained outcomes. Our environment supports your career growth, rewards your impact, and promotes wellbeing through competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility programs. Learn more at https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc.

PwC Canada acknowledges the land of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and commits to allyship and reconciliation.

We are dedicated to creating an equitable, inclusive community where everyone feels they belong. Accommodations are available during all stages of the application process upon request.