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Valuation Accountant (CPA Pre-approved Program)

Finance and Accounting – CPA Pre-approved Program

Please note, we may not be actively recruiting for this position. The job posting below reflects one of several streams in Allied's CPA Pre-approved Program. We welcome applications from interested candidates and will reach out as opportunities become available.

Allied is looking for a Valuation Accountant to join our CPA Pre-approved Program.

At Allied, everything starts with purpose. In the role of Valuation Accountant, you will support the property evaluation process through in-depth testing and analysis. This, in turn, allows Allied to make financial decisions that contribute to our portfolio with accuracy and efficiency.

What will you do?

• Complete in-depth testing of property valuations through in-depth review of Argus models provided by external appraiser.
• Assess Argus models for accuracy and reasonability including review of minimum rent, additional rent and area to rent roll within ERP system.
• Review and assess valuation measures included in Argus models such as general vacancy, estimated credit loss, structural reserve, additional capital expenditures and cap rates.
• Compare valuation measures to internal policies with application of professional judgement and provide recommendations for adjustment where necessary.
• Review contractual inputs of Argus valuation models to various sources including rent rolls and lease documentation to provide comfort over accuracy and reliability of data.
• Validation of contractual inputs through the use of validation templates and system generated reports.
• Review of market leasing assumptions; analysis of assumptions used in Argus valuation models to internal leasing data to assess reasonability including rental rates, leasing costs, and net effective rent (NER) compared to recent deals or market estimates.
• Assist in implementation and testing of Argus Connector software to rent roll data to ensure complete system integration.
• Completion of various audit schedules supporting the Investment Properties section of the Balance Sheet.
• Various analysis of decisions on fair value impact to properties to provide support to Portfolio Operations team as required.
• Additional special projects and other duties as required or assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Active pursuit of the CPA designation.
• University degree or equivalent.
• Strong interest in the field of commercial real estate, accounting & finance.
• An assertive self-starter with the ability to work independently or under supervision.
• A collaborative worker and effective team player.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Resilience, passion and a commitment to deliver and be accountable for the results.
• Analytical and critical thinker.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Who are we?

Allied Properties REIT (TSE : AP.UN) is a leading owner and operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities and network-dense urban data centres that form Canada’s hub for global connectivity. Allied’s business is providing knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments for creativity and connectivity.

We are also a great place to work. Allied is listed as a 2023 Best Employer in Canada as part of Kincentric’s Best Employers global certification, which distinguishes organizations that demonstrate strong results in employee engagement, organizational agility, engaging leadership and talent focus.

We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, disability and socioeconomic background.

Note : If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.