Senior Manager, Accounting
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Job Summary
Allied is a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canadas major cities. Our work is grounded in a clear purpose: to provide knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments that support creativityconnectivityand human wellness.
Our vision is more expansive. Weseekto make a continuous contribution to cities and culture that elevates and inspires the humanity in all of informs how weoperate how wedesignand how welead.
Real estate for usis not a passive investment. Itis a profoundly human endeavourone that must promote wellness sustainabilitydiversityand creativitytoday and for generations to come.
Allied is also a place to build a career of consequence. If you are looking for work that is thoughtfultangibleand enduringwork that contributes meaningfully to cities and the people who inhabit themyou will find purpose here.
For more information onAlliedsapproach to city-building visit ourInsightspage.
Lead and oversee the property accounting function for a complex portfolio of commercial real estate assets ensuring accurate financial reporting effective internal controls and operational excellence. As Senior Manager Accounting you will provide leadership to a team of property accounting professionals while overseeing monthly and quarterly financial reporting budgeting and forecasting activities recovery reconciliations audit coordination and financial analysis to support Allieds business objectives.
Reporting to the Controller Property Accounting you will collaborate closely with Property Accounting Portfolio Operations Finance Investments and external auditors to deliver timely and accurate financial information support strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes and controls. Through strong leadership technical accounting expertise and a commitment to developing talent you will help strengthen Allieds financial performance accountability and long-term success.
Reporting Responsibilities:
- Mentor and lead members of the property accounting team through coaching training timely review and constructive feedback of all deliverables.
- Manage the property accounting of a complex portfolio of properties including but not limited to Joint Venturesinternally and externally managed and retail and shared facilities portfolios.
- Review Monthly Property Financial Statements for assigned portfolio including.
- Review and approve journal entries.
- Review recovery reconciliations and shortfall analysis.
- Detailed revenue analysis.
- NOI / SANOI / FFO / AFFO Analysis.
- Detailed balance sheet analysis.
- Bank and Sales Tax Reconciliations.
- Review and prepare property related financial data and schedules for quarterly financial statements and MD&A.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly ad hoc analysis and reconciliations.
- Review final annual operating costs and tax recovery reconciliations.
- Assist with coordinating monthly reporting deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met.
- Liaise with auditors and provide information for audit related queries.
- Coordinate the internal control audit including review of the control matrix.
- Coordinate the annual CAM statement audits and quarterly and annual financial audits.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Provide support and leadership in the completion of the annual budget.
- Review annual budgets for assigned portfolio.
- Assist with preparation review and analysis of consolidated budget schedules including variance analysis and trend analysis.
Other Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing training and education to encourage on-going development and improve accounting skills and knowledge.
- Active involvement in improving processes and updating SOPs including coordinating the review of existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implementation of any new SOPs.
- Assist in establishing annual department goals and objectives.
- Ensure all internal control are adhered to and report any deficiencies.
- Ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Participate in special projects as they arise.
Must have:
- At least 7 years of Property Accounting experience in a commercial/retail real estate company.
- At least 5 years of managerial / supervisory experience.
- Experience in budgeting full cycle accounting and reading leases with knowledge of lease terminology.
- University Degree in accounting or finance.
- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA).
- Knowledge of accounting software such as Yardi MRI or JD Edwards.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving and prioritizing skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer skills with advanced skills in MS Excel and knowledge of MS Word.
- Strong strategic planning financial leadership and business partnering skills.
Would be an asset:
- Bilingual skills (English and French) is an asset.
Allieddeterminesindividual compensationby work location and other factors including relevant experienceeducationand internal equity.
Note: The listed salary range does not reflect total compensation and rewards. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
This role is a current vacancy on the Allied team.
At Allied total rewards are designed with the same perspective that shapes ouroperations. They are intended to support sustained contributioncreativityand a genuine sense of ownership in the work we do.
In practice this includes:
Shared financial success and an ownership mindset
Eligible employees participate in performance-based bonus programs and a retirement savings program with the option to invest in traditional funds or Allied units. This approach aligns individual effort with Allieds long-term performance and reinforces a sense of ownership at every level of the organization.
Intentional presence and time off
In addition to vacation employees receive six personal days and half-daysbefore statutory holidays. Allied supports flexibility whilemaintaininga strongin-personculture. This reflectshow we collaborate most effectively and how weoperateas a business.
Healthwellbeingand support
Comprehensive company-paidhealth benefits include vision and dental coverage along with a healthcare spending account. An employeeassistanceprogram is available to provide confidential support when it is needed.
Growth through leadership and exposure
Allied believes in leadership at every level. Employees are encouraged to contribute beyond the boundaries of their role collaborate acrossdisciplinesand develop a broad understanding of the business. For those drawn to real estate this includes uncommon exposure to how buildings organizations and cities evolve through hands-on experience and shared responsibility.
Professional development grounded in practice
Learning at Allied is both formal and experiential. Ongoing professional development and a mentorship program support growth through structured learning and day-to-day engagement with experienced colleagues across the organization.
Purpose and connection beyond work
Each year employees are provided with a paid volunteer day to contribute time and effort to a cause that is personally meaningful to themreflecting our belief that contribution extends beyond the workplace.
If you are motivated by the role real estate plays in shaping cities and cultureand want your work to contribute to that effortwe encourage you to apply.
Moreinsight into life at Allied including ourESG and EDIinitiatives canbe found inourannual ESG report.
*Temporary or contract roles may not qualify for all the benefits listed and some roles may follow a modified total rewards will confirmwhat benefits you qualify for during the recruitment process.
We value human connection and experience. WhileAllied uses technology including AI-enabled tools to support administrative efficiency all screening assessment and hiring decisions are made by people.
We arecommitted to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversityequityand inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender ethnicity origin sexual orientationdisabilityand socioeconomic background. Diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and help us deliver better outcomes for our tenantspartnersand communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
We strive to provide an accessible recruitment experience and welcomereasonableaccommodation requests at any stage of therecruitmentprocess. Please reach out toemailprotectedif support is needed.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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About Company
Allied Properties REIT is a leading owner and developer of urban office space that enhances profitability for business tenants operating in Canada.
