Job Description

Job Description

At Arbutus Properties, our ambition is to build lasting communities that foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity, where people feel genuinely connected to the places they live. As a leading residential and commercial real estate development company, we are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team.

We offer
a dynamic work environment, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If you are passionate about real estate and thrive in a collaborative, rapid-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

What's in it for you

We provide a comprehensive compensation and advantages package designed to support your well-being and growth: Competitive Wages Extended Health and dental coverage Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Employee Assistance Program RRSP/TFSA matching Life insurance Paid Training and development opportunities Discretionary bonus And more.

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager, IPP Accounting is responsible for the owning the day-to-day accounting, reporting, and compliance activities for a portfolio of income-producing properties in Canada and the United States, , including full-cycle accounting, tax compliance, investor reporting, and financial analysis.

Acting as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, you will recommend and implement internal controls, reporting processes, and operational improvements to support accurate financial reporting, strong governance, effective cost management, and scalable growth.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial records are maintained in accordance with ASPE, applicable regulatory requirements, and company policies, while driving process improvements,



supporting cross-functional initiatives, and contributing to the development of the accounting team.

This position reports to the Director, IPP and Corporate Accounting and serves as the primary technical accounting lead between the Director and the IPP accounting staff. This is a hands-on role that offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence business processes, drive continuous improvement, and lead by example. If our values of ingenuity, thoughtfulness, tenacity, and prosperity resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

Key Functions & Responsibilities Reporting & Analysis: Own the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for a growing portfolio of IPP assets, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, financial statement preparation, and audit support. Review financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASPE, management agreements, and corporate policies.

Prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules, including fixed assets, property taxes, insurance, and accrued operating expenses, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Oversee the timely completion and filing of GST returns, corporate tax returns, and property tax submissions, including the review of assessments and supporting documentation.



Prepare and present monthly financial dashboards and key performance indicators, providing actionable insights and analysis to support management decision-making.

Review balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. Assess financial risks, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and support internal audit and compliance initiatives. Liaise with external advisors such as tax, legal, and other consultants. Lead the annual audit and tax compliance processes, coordinating with external auditors and advisors to ensure timely delivery of working papers and resolution of inquiries.

Identify issues requiring escalation and bring forward complex accounting judgments, policy exceptions, and material reporting risks to the Director on a timely basis. Accounting Operations Partner with property managers to oversee rent collections, monitor tenancy obligations, and support lease administration, ensuring the accurate interpretation of lease terms and related financial impacts.

Serve as a primary accounting contact for commercial tenants, managing CAM recoveries and allocations, coordinating lease-related correspondence, and issuing notices in accordance with lease agreements. Review lease agreements to ensure compliance and proper accounting treatment of renewals, escalations, amendments, rent increases, and concessions, including interpretation of non-standard lease terms.

Support the transition of projects into income-producing properties by coordinating opening balance sheets, capitalization cut-off, and accounting handoff requirements, where applicable. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the scalability of accounting

📌 Assistant Manager, IPP Accounting (Vancouver)
🏢 Arbutus Properties
📍 Vancouver