Intermediate Accountant, Client Finance

Intermediate Property Accountant

Toronto, ON | 1 York

The Opportunity: In this role, you will be exposed to different reporting standards and clients. You will be responsible for accounting and reporting for these clients within BGO’s Investment management responsibilities. The position also works with the Investment Management Group (financial analysts, valuations, asset/portfolio managers) and other teams in an effort to meet all reporting requirements.

This is a hybrid position located in Toronto, ON

What You Will Do:

• Reporting
  • Prepare monthly fund and property level financial reports - property income summary with variance analysis of income and expenses, accounts receivable summary with explanation of material arrears, review of property balance sheet for backup and reasonability, accumulation of leasing schedules / expiry reports, intercompany reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation
  • Prepare quarterly fund level financial reports — including all schedules, analysis of balance sheet, property market values fund level income, capital variance analysis as well as key leasing statistics
  • Quarterly mortgage continuity schedule and leasing schedules (lease rollover, lease expiry, vacancy)
  • Process invoices, bank deposits, prepare bank transfers and entries
  • Prepare monthly HST / QST returns for filing and process payments.
  • Process monthly / quarterly distributions to clients
  • Calculate quarterly true-up adjustment for Asset Management Fee
  • Calculate, retrieve, analyze and communicate key financial metrics (IRR, TWRR, NAV, etc.)
  • Upload quarterly information to MSCI and compare returns to internally calculated IPD returns
• Budgeting/Audits
  • Maintain fund level ledgers - balance sheet reconciliations and monthly accruals
  • Assist with the budgeting process including review property budget submission for reasonability and accuracy, including validating and inputting 3rd party managed property budgets
  • Assist with the year-end financial audits
• Administration
  • Assist in building and automating Excel templates
  • Other duties as well as ad hoc reporting / projects as specified by separately managed account clients and / or management

Who You Are:

Key Qualifications: 

• Education – Working towards or completed a recognized accounting designation.
• Experience – A strong track record of success with minimum three to four years of experience in accounting functions.
• Relationship Skills – Well developed written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain strong working relationships with senior business leaders; ability to exercise strict confidentiality; place priority on client service.
• Analytical Skills – Quick learner with strong analytic and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail; filtering information based on priority, relevance & other critical factors.
• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills –Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy of work; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to take initiative and be a self-starter; ability to work resourcefully and independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise.
• Decision Making Skills – Identify and analyze problems for reference to manager on non-routine issues; resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Computer Skills – Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Power Point. Knowledge of Yardi is an asset.

Who We Are

BGO is a global leader in real estate investment management, partnering with more than 750 institutional clients to invest in and manage high-quality real estate across office, industrial, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors. With a presence in 28 cities across 12 countries, BGO combines deep local expertise with global reach to unlock value in real estate markets worldwide. As part of SLC Management and Sun Life, BGO brings the strength, scale, and trusted expertise of one of the world's leading financial services organizations.

For more information, please visit www.bgo.com 

Why Join Us

At BGO, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values your growth, supports your success, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and an annual discretionary bonus. You'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with access to ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.

Thinking About Applying?

The Expected Base Pay Range: $70,000.00 – 85,000 per year. The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. BGO values the contribution of our employees and our compensation structure may vary based on the geographical location of successful candidates, as well as their experience, skills or qualifications.  In addition to base pay, eligible BGO employees participate in various incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.  

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.  

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.