Senior Accountant, Foreign Real Estate Accounting

Alberta Investment Management Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) seeks two Senior Accountant, Real Estate Financial Operations to drive accurate financial reporting for a real estate portfolio exceeding $8.5 billion. The role involves IFRS consolidation and Luxembourg GAAP, with a focus on efficiencies and robust financial controls.

The position offers a hybrid arrangement with a strong preference for the Edmonton office.

Qualifications

• Completion of CPA designation.
• 5+ years of real estate experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shareholder capital calls and distributions with approvals and timely issuance.
• Prepare annual financial accounts for entities under Luxembourg GAAP and consolidated IFRS reporting with working papers.
• Support audits by coordinating timely responses to information requests.
• Own assigned portfolio as accounting contact; prepare quarterly management reporting.
• Maintain intercompany loan schedules and transfer pricing documentation.
• Lead annual budgeting for properties portfolio.
• Review LPAs, SPAs, debt and lease agreements.
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare position papers.
• Onboard new investments: Yardi configuration and reporting requirements with managers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Excel

French language (asset)

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi Property and Asset Management Software

Job description

CLOSING DATE: October 28, 2026 Opportunity: We are looking for 2 Senior Accountant, Real Estate Financial Operations. Are you a self-starter with a drive to research, problem solve and create efficiencies? If that sounds like you, there will be an opportunity to shine as a Senior Accountant, Real Estate Financial Operations. In this role, you will play an important part in leveraging the real estate portfolio through sound accounting and financial reporting practices to ensure maximum value for our clients. You will play an instrumental role in developing and completing the financial reporting for the foreign real estate portfolio totaling over $8.5 billion. Outside of the financial reporting cycles, you will have the opportunity to contribute to special projects focused on driving efficiencies across the team. Note: This is a hybrid role with a strong preference to be in our Edmonton office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare shareholder capital call and distribution notices, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and timely issuance
• Prepare annual financial accounts for assigned entities in accordance with Luxembourg GAAP, as well as consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, including supporting working papers and reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support audits of assigned entities by coordinating and preparing timely responses to PBC requests
• Assume ownership of an assigned portfolio of legal entities, serving as the primary accounting contact for asset managers and external accounting service providers, and prepare quarterly management reporting, including debt and fund fair value updates
• Maintain intercompany loan schedules and supporting documentation in compliance with applicable transfer pricing requirements
• Lead the annual budgeting process for an assigned portfolio of properties
• Review and understand relevant shareholder and commercial agreements, including LPAs, SPAs, debt agreements, and lease agreements.
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting position papers that support the application of reporting standards and the accounting treatment of transactions
• Support the onboarding of new investments, including system configuration, roll‑up and cascading rule design in Yardi, and the development of reporting requirements with property managers and asset managers

Ideal Candidate

• Completion of CPA designation
• 5+ years of experience, ideally with exposure to real estate
• Prior experience with Yardi Property and Asset Management Software is preferred
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on information presented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Ability to speak French is an asset
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Success Measures

A highly successful Senior Accountant will contribute to the implementation of efficiencies across the financial reporting cycle and investigate best practices of automation tools and artificial intelligence.

THIS ROLE WILL CLOSE AT 11:59pm MST on October 27, 2026

At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us.

We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well‑being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work.

Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long‑term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.

If you are a purpose‑driven, high‑achiever excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic industry, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

About AIMCo Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with more than CAN$194.7 billion of assets under management.

AIMCo invests globally on behalf of multiple pension, endowment, insurance and government funds in the Province of Alberta.

AIMCo prioritizes results and outcomes through a flexible, hybrid approach to work.

We are looking for proven achievers, motivated to work in a collaborative environment to help our clients secure a better financial future for the Albertans they serve.