Senior Accountant, Real Estate

The role

The Senior Accountant, Real Estate oversees day-to-day accounting functions for Crestpoint's portfolio of properties. This includes managing property management reports, preparing financial statements, and supporting property valuations.

What you will do

• Oversee and coordinate the accounting function for Crestpoint's portfolio of properties and open-ended real estate fund
• Liaise with third-party property managers and accountants
• Prepare month-end bank reconciliations, journal entries and supporting working papers
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and related notes
• Assist with property, portfolio, fund and client reporting
• Support property valuations and calculate property and investment returns
• Prepare and review accounting entries for acquisitions and dispositions
• Support accounting and financial reporting for Core Plus Strategy
• Assist with calculation and reporting of net asset value (NAV)
• Assist with sales tax filings, annual income tax returns and other regulatory filings

Required qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of accounting experience in financial management
• Undergraduate degree
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to think logically and effectively problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Nice to have

• Experience in the real estate industry and/or fund management
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA-CA, CGA, CMA) or actively enrolled in the CPA program
• Familiarity with Yardi real estate accounting/reporting software

Benefits

• Social events
• Volunteering
• Flexible work practices
• Continuous learning budgets
• Paid study days
• Support for professional designations
• Competitive total compensation
• Retirement savings support
• Wellness credits
• Enhanced parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits

About the company

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is a firm with an affiliate, Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd, a commercial real estate investment manager.