Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Finance department. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting while maintaining compliance with Chartwell Retirement Residences’ policies and objectives.

Based on Chartwell Retirement Residences’ business plan and corporate goals, and in consultation with the Director, Operations Property Finance, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for:

• Producing accurate and reliable property-level financial reporting packages 
• Providing financial analysis of financial statements
• Assisting in the quarterly review and annual auditing processes 
• Integrating new acquisitions 
• Working collaboratively with property/operations management to develop and analyze the annual property budgets, including capital budgets
• Reviewing monthly financial packages prepared by property accountants
• Assist in managing relationships with external consultants and stakeholders
• Review monthly working paper packages and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Provide mentorship, feedback, and guidance to accountants within the team
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Senior Management, Operations, Accounting Managers, and external third parties, including government agencies
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Continuously striving to develop recommendations for process enhancements to optimize property-level financial reporting
• Performing special projects as requested

Education:

• University degree (Business/Finance related)
• Enrolled in or possesses a CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles
• Related industry experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Canadian GAAP (required)
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office (required). Intermediate to Advanced Excel (required)
• Public company experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of industry specific accounting principles (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, creative, and reliable
• French/English Bilingualism is an asset

• Irregular hours may be required.
• Criminal and reference check required.