Manager, Corporate Accounting

About Pier 4

** Identified as one of Canadas Top Growing Companies**

Certified Great Place to Work

At Pier 4 we're not just hiring we're building something great! We are looking for individuals who want to be part of our exciting journey. At Pier 4 Residential, we pride ourselves on setting a standard for each property we manage to ensure our residents enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable living experience. Our foundation is built on over 40 years in the real estate industry with vast experience in ownership, property management, and capital improvements. Inaugurated in 2020, our portfolio currently spreads across three provinces and 10 cities. Driven by a passion for real estate, compounded with years of industry experience, Pier 4 s team is destined to continue to grow.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Corporate Accounting will be a key individual in the financial closing of multiple business and real estate legal entities. This hands-on role will support the month-end close, financial analysis, and reporting of the results. The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a CPA (Candidate) to get great mentorship as they take on a broad mandate. This role will not be siloed, but if you show initiative and capability, the corporate accountant can go beyond the initial mandate of this role. Additionally, this is a great chance for an entrepreneurial person that enjoys being around smart individuals in a growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full cycle accounting duties, including reconciliations, processing payments (A/R, A/P) and posting journal entries
• Manage CAPEX for multiple Legal Entities
• Provide support the Director of Finance regarding Quarterly and Year-End reviews
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Complete HST Returns for multiple Legal Entities
• Ad hoc projects and reporting/analysis
• Ensure staff members are achieving desired service levels and taking corrective action, as needed
• Foster a work environment that values people and encourages participation, creativity, learning and accountability
• Ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge, training, experience, tools and technology needed to achieve the required business results
• Hiring, training, coaching, and leading the team
• Consistently perform aligned with the Pier 4 values of Professionalism, Integrity, Excellence and Respect

Education/Experience Required:

• CPA/International equivalent (or candidate).
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adapt quickly, and manage changing priorities.
• Initiative, self-motivation and adaptability to take on additional responsibilities.
• Strong Excel skills (i.e. Pivot Table, V-Lookups, and advanced Formulas).
• Experience with Sage, and QuickBooks is an asset