Senior Accountant - Regional

Brookfield Properties; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land developer and homebuilder seeks a Senior Accountant for their Calgary office. This role involves monitoring financial results, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring accurate reporting. Ideal candidates will hold a CPA and possess strong analytical skills alongside a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Extended medical, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP program

Career development programs

Paid Volunteer Hours

Paid parental leave

Family planning assistance

Wellness resources

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent designation with 3+ years experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Real estate experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting and analyze operational performance.
• Ensure timely recording of transactions and compliance with accounting policies.
• Assist with annual audits and internal controls.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Accounting systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

CPA

Job description

Location

Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SW

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, located at our head office in Calgary, the Senior Accountant takes the lead in monitoring, interpreting and communicating operating & financial results for the Alberta Communities divisions (Calgary and Edmonton). Additionally, the Senior Accountant critically evaluates the on-going performance, efficiency, reporting, and internal controls for operations. This includes preparing reporting and analysis for divisional reporting, preparing reporting to Corporate/centre-led team, as well as ad hoc analysis as required.

KeyDeliverables:

• Assist in ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting information

• Review and/or prepare of the quarter-end Management Meeting Package, quarterly and year-end supplemental information

• Ensure that all transactions are prepared and recorded accurately and in a timely manner and in accordance with the accounting policies and procedures

• Review of day to day accounting entries as required including quarterly bank & loan reconciliations

• Review operational job costs and CTCs

• Attend various department and interdepartmental meetings to obtain information for analysis and reporting

• Assist/support operations and executive team in day to day and ad-hoc information requests

• Prepare financial information for Project Approvals / assist in DCF preparation

• Oversee the forecasts for Sales, Operational Cash Spend, and marketing spend (for Sales, Operations and Marketing groups)

• Maintain the sales and inventory warehouse, gathering info from the Sales team and LMS

• Assist with the ongoing monitoring of compliance with internal controls over financial reporting

• Assist with Annual Audit/SOX requests & walkthroughs

• Oversee Limited Partnership audits / reviews

• Review quarterly banking submissions, ensuring compliance with credit agreements

• Review quarterly bond and LC reporting and forecasting

What You Bring:

• CPA or equivalent designation and 3+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major or medium-sized company.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify risks/issues and recommend solutions

• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Practical experience and understanding of financial reporting requirements.

• Real estate experience is considered an asset

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

• RRSP program, contributions begins day 1

• Career development programs

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.