Supervisor, Accounting Operations

Avenue Living; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in asset management is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to join their dynamic Calgary team. This role offers a chance to lead and optimize accounting operations while collaborating closely with various departments. You will be responsible for implementing internal control guidelines, supervising accounting teams, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. With a strong commitment to integrity and teamwork, this company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the organization's success. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a vibrant workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group benefits plan

GRSP matching

Discretionary bonus program

Employee Referral Program

Paid time off for volunteerism

Awards and recognition program

Discounted rent in properties

Employee savings program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting operations with leadership experience.
• Canadian CPA preferred, strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting departments and ensure compliance with standards.
• Review financial data for accuracy and provide quality customer service.

Skills

Accounting Operations

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

MS Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting

Canadian CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Head Office - Calgary
1201 Glenmore Trl SW
Calgary, AB T2V4Y8, CAN

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $6 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Assist in the design, implementation and management of internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budgeting, cash management, and other accounting operations to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Provide day-to-day supervision to accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and utility departments, fostering a high performance, collaborative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and professional development.
• Review and analyze financial data and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• Supervise the daily operations of the utility accounting division, including billing setup and processing, meter reading system, assessing penalties, customer service and utility rate changes.
• Ensure timely, accurate payments to vendors and suppliers, maintaining full compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards across both U.S. and Canadian divisions.
• Ensures proper maintenance of account and service records, ensures proper system maintenance for utility accounts, and performs General Ledger reconciliations and audits.
• Provide quality customer service with a team-oriented approach to internal and external customers. Resolve escalated vendor concerns and inquiries regarding invoices and utility bills.
• Actively participate as part of the Financial Accounting and Reporting Group focusing on problem solving, visioning and succession planning. Evaluate existing processes within existing software programs to provide recommendations for changes or enhancements and overseeing major projects.
• Provide support, coordination, address and respond to queries from auditors, executives, and other internal departments such as Financial Planning and Analysis, Field Operations, Asset Management, etc.
• Collaborate with Operations and Asset Management Teams to analyze operational changes, decisions, and their impact on accounting.
• Preparing ad-hoc reports and other duties as assigned.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting. Canadian CPA designation or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting operations, with at least 1 year in a leadership role, preferably within real estate or investment environment.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to multi-task and be comfortable in a high-paced, fast changing environment, while leading a team and adapting priorities.
• Ability to recognize and communicate efficiency opportunities and implement new processes.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
• With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
• We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.
• An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and employee and savings program savings through industry partnerships.
• We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].