Controller, Family Office

At Adera we are:

A family owned, fully integrated real estate development and asset management company with nearly 60 years of expertise in residential and commercial real estate across the Lower Mainland. We are leaders in intentional real estate creating buildings for better lives that enhance the communities in which we live, work and play. We deliver ultimate value through our commitment to people, climate, wellness and agility. An organization based on financial acumen, sustainability and life-long learning, we take pride in what we do and recognize our exceptional people as our superpower as we embrace the very best of our Live West Coast philosophy.

We are looking for people who:

Proactively take ownership of their role and believe that the work we do matters. We like to have fun, take a collaborative approach to problem solving and are passionate about doing the right thing for our people, our partners and our communities. We appreciate diversity of thought and encourage each other to bring our best self to work every day. We are life-long learners who share ideas about how we might continually evolve as an organization. We respect the skills and professionalism of our colleagues.

We provide our employees with:

• A happy and collaborative workspace in Vancouver's most transit-oriented office location across from Waterfront Station
• Competitive compensation with opportunities to participate in the financial success of the Company
• Health & wellness benefits to support unique needs and provide a financial safety net in the event of unforeseen life circumstances
• Continuous investment in professional and personal development through both formal and informal training and education support
• Opportunities to participate in industry associations, events and/or charitable causes that they are personally passionate about

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced and knowledgeable in full cycle accounting and management reporting, with a strong financial acumen, including analysis and optimization of business performance
• Proactive in working closely with leadership to provide ownership and key stakeholders with effective cash flow planning, financial projections, tax and investment strategies, statutory compliance as well as participate in business process improvement and risk management
• Capable of representing the family office with professionalism & confidentiality and taking an active role in financial reporting of holding and investment companies as well as the Adera income producing asset portfolio
•  An intelligent and fair teammate dedicated to efficiency, professionalism and working closely with outsource partners and institutional stakeholders on key business functions
• A team player able to work both independently and collaboratively, dedicated to quality and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate will have:

• A CPA designation with experience in public practice or industry, including a familiarity with preparation of financial statements, file preparation and review, corporate tax filings, audit and management reporting
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with clear and concise delivery of important details and the ability to proactively anticipate needs and get answers
• A calm and professional service-oriented approach to ensure a consistent, positive and dependable environment for ownership, key stakeholders, employees and partners 
• Passion for life long learning and a job well done, using technology to streamline processes, uphold brand integrity and support the success of our team