Manager, Financial Reporting

Northview Residential REIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment trust based in Calgary is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to oversee financial filings and ensure compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in public accounting and REITs. This role offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment near public transport with free parking.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and wellness benefits

Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan

Support for career and professional development

Free parking near LRT

Qualifications

• Designated accountant with minimum 7 years of experience, 3 of which in IFRS reporting.
• Experience in public accounting and REIT considered strong assets.
• Technical accounting expertise and proficiency in Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly and annual financial reporting filings.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements.
• Perform variance analysis and report to senior management.
• Lead compliance with IFRS and implement new accounting standards.

Skills

Designated accountant

7+ years of experience

IFRS reporting knowledge

Public accounting experience

Proficient in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Yardi

Workiva

Job description

Overview

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, we currently operate in nine provinces and two territories, managing over 14,600 multi-residential units, 1.25 million sq. feet of commercial space, and 200 executive suites. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants.

We are looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting to join our Corporate-Finance team in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Controller, Corporate, you will be responsible for leading the preparation and filing of all external financial reports ensuring compliance with IFRS. This role collaborates closely with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly and annual filings
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, MD&A, and Annual Information Form
• Perform variance analysis to explain financial results and trend for senior management and reports to the Board of Trustees
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards as applicable and ensuring compliance with IFRS and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Support month-end and year-end close processes. Review and approve month-end and year-end journal entries. Ensure that adjusting, recurring, and non-routine journal entries are correctly recorded. Verify that journal entries align with financial statements and disclosures.
• Coordination of internal control testing, design, and implementation of internal controls
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required financial documents
• Management of tax remittances and filings, as well as other tax filings and projects
• Involvement in the preparation and review of the annual budget and forecasts
• Project work including process improvements and automation efforts
• Provide leadership, coaching, and training to the corporate accounting team
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Designated accountant
• 7+ years of experience, with at least 3 years in IFRS reporting
• Public accounting and REIT experience strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS reporting knowledge
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• System proficiency in Yardi and Workiva considered an asset
• Tax experience considered an asset

Benefits

• A competitive total rewards program that includes recognition for individual and corporate performance
• Paid vacation
• Health, dental, and wellness benefits
• Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan
• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Support for career and professional development
• Position is located outside the downtown core, is close to the LRT, and offers free parking

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve, please submit your resume in confidence. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue to the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.