Where You'll Add Value

The Manager, Accounting is accountable to the Controller for overseeing performance of a variety of accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of properties ensuring the integrity of all financial information is recorded in strict compliance with corporate policies and procedures and existing internal controls.

How You'll Make a Difference

1. General Accounting

Oversees and is personally involved in the day-to-day general ledger transactions, accounting activities, including analyzing records and preparing financial statements, in order to ensure the integrity of all information recorded and accurate reflection of the financial state of a given portfolio.

2. Financial Reporting

Reviews a variety of financial reports/statements including but not limited to the monthly/quarterly financial statements & exception reports, annual budget and reforecast, commodity & income tax filings, to ensure the completeness, accuracy & integrity of statements and reports, while also working with the Information Technology group to enhance current report formats or create new reports in order to better meet the needs of end user groups.

3. Cash Management

Reviews analysis of and monitors cash requirements for mortgages, development projects, capital expenditures, distributions, acquisitions, dispositions and any other capital cash requirements. Reviews and approves the monthly release of cash distributions of earnings to investors (approval of distributable amounts for release) while liaising with investors or related trustees regarding queries on information being requested.

4. Support to Annual Audit Process

Assists with the audit process through the review of working papers and financial statements in addition to fielding external audit queries to facilitate the completion of portfolio audits

5. Continuous Improvement

Reviews contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures within the accounting departments and at the site locations and offices, in order to improve efficiency as well as recommend any necessary changes to reflect changing business processes or external accounting practices and regulations.

6. Stakeholder Relationships

Effectively communicates and develops relationships with various internal functions and external clients, to ensure timely submission of information in accordance with the business plan and to provide responsive and high-quality service, advice and assistance to internal and external client groups, while providing support when complex accounting issues arise.

7. Budgeting and Reforecasting

Communicates annual budgeting and re-forecasting plan and year-end timelines to accounting staff, while coordinating and planning schedules to ensure a timely close and proper review/sign off of statements. Also liaises with other company department members, and accounting team members to ensure accuracy and consistency of information.

8. Management and Development of Staff

Is responsible for hiring, on-the-job training, managing and coaching of corporate accounting personnel.

Any other job-related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.

The Expertise You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. Business, Accounting, etc.) or equivalent
• CPA designation
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience with exposure to lease/revenue accounting in a real estate setting
• Experience in managing a team of accounting staff, including the coordination of tasks to ensure deadlines are appropriately met
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Working knowledge of internal controls.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective management and team building skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Lease interpretation skills
• Deadline oriented.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Familiarity with YARDI package is an asset
• Understanding of Realty Tax legislation within Property Management field is an asset.

Why You'll Love Working at Morguard
At Morguard, we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.
• Support for work-life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.

Locations Morguard Head Office-55 City Centre Drive, L5B 1M3 Mississauga, ON Employment type Full-time