Real Estate Controller

The Armour Group Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property management is seeking a Real Estate Controller to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a team of accountants, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with a focus on property management, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to detail. With a family-oriented culture, this company offers a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and career growth. If you are looking for a fulfilling career opportunity in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

Employer RRSP plan

Bonus potential

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education support

Discounts at selected Queens Marque restaurants

On-site fitness facilities

Opportunity for internal career growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in property management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial statements and manage quarterly closings.
• Lead a team of accountants and oversee cash flow management.
• Review tenant leases and assist in budget compilation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

CPA Designation

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Skilled financial analyst.Strong attention to detail.Strategic thinker. Team player.

Does this sound like you? If so, this position may be for you.

The Armour Group Limited is one of the leading property management, development and construction companies in Atlantic Canada. With its dedicated team of professionals, The Armour Group Limited continues a proud history of creating a sense of place in Nova Scotia – carefully designing, developing, constructing and operating some of our region’s most iconic buildings and businesses including Muir Hotel, the Barrington Hotel, Delta by Marriott Dartmouth, and Queens Marque District. With more than 50 years of history locally, this family-owned firm remains committed to a principled approach to development, ensuring that our work is environmentally sustainable and integrated into the communities we serve. If you share our values and would like to work with skilled professionals, Armour is presently seeking a Real Estate Controller.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Real Estate Controller will provide financial & administrative support for Armour Group’s entire portfolio of properties by leading a team of accountants, reviewing financial reporting, managing revenues and receivables and assisting in other projects as required.

As Real Estate Controller, you will:

• Provide direction and advice to a team consisting of property accountants, an AP specialist and junior analyst.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule.
• Prepare the quarterly NOI consolidation and analysis workbook for the real estate division.
• Responsible for all aspects of the quarter and year end closing processes, including recording accruals and posting adjusting journal entries.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts.
• Review tenant leases to ensure the financial aspects are recorded and enforced in a timely manner.
• Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts for the Property Management division.
• Review and file HST for all operating entities within the Real Estate division.
• Optimize the use of accounting software (Yardi) and streamline other sources of supporting information.
• Responsible for cash flow management of the division; forecasting cash flow needs of the business and any funding requirements, as well as when excess cash is available for investment.
• Assist the property operations team with analysis of actual versus budgeted results and assists in identifying cost efficiencies or opportunities that exist within the division.
• Lead the annual tenant statement and tenant reconciliation process.

What we’re looking for:

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related function.CPA Designation is an asset.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; prior experience in property management is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to successfully lead teams.
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve by effectively managing the root cause of an issue.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with a focus on achieving deadlines.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
• Employer RRSP plan
• Bonus potential
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education support
• Discounts at selected Queens Marque restaurants
• On-site fitness facilities
• Opportunity for internal career growth
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

As Armour Group is a family organization, we value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization at which you can have work life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the Maritimes, this position may be for you!

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume to [e-mail]. The Armour Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer.While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.