Western Region Finance - Regional Services is seeking an Assistant Controller to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 5+ years of accounting experience and 1-2 years of leadership experience who is looking to further develop their career within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Assistant Controller is responsible for the timely recognition of commercial leasing, commercial building, and commercial and multi-residential development capital within our portfolio. The Western Region portfolio extends from British Columbia east to Manitoba and includes office, retail, industrial, and ground lease assets.

We are looking for a collaborative and approachable team player who brings a positive attitude, robust work ethic, and a sense of enthusiasm to the workplace. Someone who values teamwork, builds strong relationships, and contributes to a supportive and engaging team culture will thrive in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Controller leads and supports a team of individuals performing a variety of capital, leasing, and development accounting activities in accordance with GWL Realty Advisors policies and procedures, client management agreements, and prevailing requirements of accounting and industry bodies. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Overseeing building,



leasing, and development job set up and related commitments

Management of vendor invoice payment process

Management of holdback liability account

Monthly review of leasing and capital amortization and accruals

Accurate and timely maintenance of the general ledger

Completion of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

Review of calculation and invoice preparation for construction and development fees;

Review of invoices for insurance claim reimbursement and recovery of construction costs from third parties

Cyclical and ad hoc reporting

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

CPA designation or nearing completion

University or college degree in business and accounting

Minimum five years' experience in real estate accounting

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Adept at managing resources and staff

Familiarity with Yardi Voyager 7S

Experience with Job Costing

Highly proficient in Microsoft MS Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word;

Experience in commercial developments

Familiarity with reading and interpreting contracts

Property management experience beneficial

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