Assistant Controller

Our client, a multi-entity real estate development and property management organization, is looking for an Assistant Controller to provide regional financial leadership across property management, development, and project accounting.

Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee property, project, and job-cost accounting, support budgeting and reporting, and lead the accounting team on daily work and special projects.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing the accounting team.
• Supporting internal controls and procedures to meet legislation and best practice.
• Supporting regional and rental-property budgeting and consolidation.
• Facilitating year-end CAM audits and coordinating documentation with other departments.
• Overseeing accounting for property management, development, and capital projects, including costs, commitments, and budgets.
• Improving project-cost tracking, reporting, and related controls.
• Working with development, leasing, and property management to keep project reporting timely and accurate.
• Managing system changes, process improvements, and other special projects.
• Advising the Controller and executives with practical financial insight.

As our ideal candidate, you are:

• A leader who coaches others and sets a high performance standard.
• A clear communicator in writing and in person.
• An active listener who works openly and respectfully with others.
• Accountable for outcomes and able to exercise sound judgment.
• Focused on process improvement and keeping technical skills current.

Essential requirements

• CPA designation.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in real estate development and property management, including multi-entity structures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Yardi.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.

*please note. the address posted on the job description is Executive Solutions office. Our client is located in SE Calgary near Glenmore & Deerfoot.