Manager, Accounting
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Forum Asset Management Manager Accounting
Location:On-site Toronto
Work Schedule:Full-time in-office/on-site (5 days/week)
About Forum:
Delivering Extraordinary Outcomes through Investment.
Forum Asset Management is a North American investor developer and asset manager with a 28-year track record of delivering long-term value through real estate private equity and infrastructure investments. We are a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability responsible investing and making a positive impact in the communities where we invest.
With over $3 billion in AUM Forum is one of Canadas most dynamic investment 2024 we completed the countrys largest real estate transaction through our acquisition of Alignvest Student Housing making us the largest owner and developer of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada. Our open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) is now over $2.4 billion backed by a $3.5 billion development pipeline that spans coast to coast.
Position Overview:
The Accounting Manager will manage the Senior Accountant and AP Coordinator and report into the Director. This candidate will take ownership over the corporate accounting and reporting functions. To be successful in this position the candidate must have strong accounting and analytical skills be highly insightful respectful of deadlines detailoriented and have a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workflow. The Accounting Manager works well in a team environment is keen to learn and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where the role is not routine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly financial package for internal stakeholders including financial statements investment reports and analysis of financial information.
- Responsible for reviewing and completing full cycle accounting duties including bank reconciliations posting journal entries accruals and intercompany transactions.
- Manage the corporate budget process. Including analyzes of actual vs budget for Company overhead and providing insights on variances for management decision making.
- Responsible for mentoring Senior Accountant and reviewing work such as HST filings bank reconciliations credit card reconciliations employee expense coding and AP processing.
- Oversight of liquidity processes. Including weekly liquidity reports managing monthly cash forecasts working with Real Estate and Private Equity teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage annual audit process responding to auditor inquiries preparing relevant working papers and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment under ASPE.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives including automation and system implementation.
- Prepare and review legal entity financial statements for compliance and tax reporting purposes
Candidate Profile:
Bachelors Degree required in Accounting or Finance
Completion or in final stages of CPA designation
Minimum of 45 years of related experience required
Strong full cycle General Accounting Experience/knowledge
Proficiency with Accounting Software QuickBooks and/or Yardi
Knowledge of IFRS and/or ASPE is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a highgrowth fastpaced environment
Possesses a style of strong teamwork collaboration flexibility and strength in being proactive
Rollup the sleeves approach to accomplish all necessary tasks
Commitment to excellence and impeccable ethical standards and integrity
At Forum we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process please let the recruitment team know
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
