SHAPE is the real estate investment, development and management company leading some of the largest and most exciting projects in North America including The Amazing Brentwood, The City of Lougheed and RC at CF Richmond Centre.

Through our fully integrated platform, SHAPE specializes in complete neighbourhoods with a top-calibre mix of shops, restaurants, residences, entertainment and a complete range of daily services on rapid transit. By executing on every stage of the real estate process, from land acquisition to property management, we are able to collaborate more efficiently, work seamlessly and perform at the highest level. Every SHAPE property reflects lasting vision, bold creativity and obsessive attention to detail.

Our projects are complex, our vision is simple: deliver social and financial value for generations. With a proven ability to raise the bar across our diverse portfolio of assets, we build on where we’ve been to push the edge of better: for industry standards, quality of life and return on investment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Property Accountant – IPP is responsible for full cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial income producing properties. They will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to have full understanding, ownership and accountability for his/her portfolio of assets. This role requires more than a number-cruncher, but a financial storyteller who understands the why behind our properties.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Preparation of the full cycle accounting for a portfolio of assets including monthly, quarterly and annual close processes

Monthly processes

Preparation of working papers

Review and approval of bank reconciliations

Review of AP entries and AR reports

Variance analysis and resolve discrepancies

Forecast and analyze monthly cashflow requirements

Complex lease analysis – review and approve lease set ups

Tracking of co-tenancy schedules





Review of draw packages

Quarterly processes

Preparation of quarterly variance analysis, financial and lease reports

Preparation of budget reforecasts

Annual processes

Preparation of comprehensive financial statements in accordance with IFRS or ASPE and preparation of audit supports

Preparation of CAM reconciliations and review subsequent billing

Preparation of annual budgets

Act as key liaison with various internal stakeholders including but not limited to property administrators, property managers, leasing, legal, and corporate accounting on matters that have financial impact on assigned entities

Assist and contribute to process improvement efforts as needed

Other ad hoc duties analysis and reconciliations as assigned

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possess solid organizational skills and high attention to detail

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure. Works with a sense of urgency

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders

Positive, collaborative and team oriented with excellent relationship building skills.

Motivated and ability to learn quickly. Proactive, dependable and solutions oriented

The desire to build comprehensive understanding of how income producing properties work, beyond the numbers

Required Training and Experience

Close to or possession of CPA designation or more than 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role

Experience with property accounting, property management or real estate is an asset

Experience with Yardi Voyageur is an asset

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Working Conditions

Based at our corporate office, located in Downtown Vancouver, the successful candidate may expect a comfortable and collaborative work environment in a modern office setting.

Salary Range: $80,000 – 85,000 / year

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📌 Property Accountant, IPP (British Columbia)
🏢 Shape Properties
📍 British Columbia