Title:  Manager, Regional Accounting

Short Summary

The Manager, Regional Accounting is responsible for providing direction and oversight to the Regional Accounting team across the company (the team of Regional Accountants and Project Accountants that support real estate). This role works closely with the Director, Regional Accounting to achieve accurate and effective financial reporting for the business.  This role is also responsible for the monthly accounting cycle for the Regional Accounting team including the accounting for real estate projects and project costs.  The Manager, Accounting produces and analyzes financial information critical to the business interests as well as creating and presenting reports to management to enable knowledge-based decision-making.

Job Description

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING: 

• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and reporting work for the Regional Accounting team, including reviewing and posting of all transactions.
• Contributes to the preparation of CLC’s consolidated financial statements through the timely close of month-end and the provision of accurate and complete financial information by the Regional Accounting team.
• Responsible for overseeing the joint venture reporting for real estate projects.
• Collaborates with the Director, Regional Accounting to ensure standardization of the accounting for projects and financial reporting across the regions.
• Prepare variance analysis for Management, with a focus on the interim rental operations and land sales.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT:

• Collaborate with the business to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• Provide direction and support to the team as necessary on commitments and accounts payable, including adherence to our Delegation of Authority.

TEAM MANAGEMENT: 

• Collaborate with the Director, Regional Accounting to build a motivated team capable of providing excellent, value-added services to our business partners, including team planning and recruitment.
• Provide troubleshooting for the team with respect to any issues or challenges that arise (i.e. accounting treatments, IT issues).
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities to the team.
• Oversee the objective setting and performance management for the team.
• Create a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Manage the workload of the team in an effective and fair manner.

BUDGETING/FORECASTING:

• Oversee the work done by the Regional Accounting team as part of the completion of the 5-year budget, including review of proformas and budget materials.
• Ensure the requirements set by Real Estate and Finance are met including timing and accuracy.

AUDIT AND TAX: 

• Manage the requirements to complete work required for the interim and year end audits, including the ‘prepared by client’ requirements and supporting documentation.

OTHER: 

• Lead or assist with special projects as requested by the Director, Regional Accounting (i.e. may include process improvements, accounting system upgrades, and other departmental initiatives)

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, finance or accounting required.
• Professional accounting designation required (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of accounting and finance experience required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) is required.
• IFRS and/or ASPE is required.
• Experience in real estate land development accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and Hubble software is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft office software, and specifically Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required.

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