Our client is a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager and they are seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team for an 18 month contract assignment that includes Pension + Benefits + Vacation. The role is hybrid at 4 days a week in office located in downtown Toronto.

Our client is a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager and they are seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team for an 18 month contract assignment that includes Pension + Benefits + Vacation. The role is hybrid at 4 days a week in office located in downtown Toronto.

Our client is looking for a Manager to join their Global Entity Reporting team. This role involves handling all accounting tasks for certain corporate entities, including closing the books each month and quarter, managing budgets and forecasts, reviewing financial statements, and working with both internal teams and outside auditors. The Manager will also look after cash flow, analyze complex accounting issues, and help with financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Oversight and review complex consolidated annual and quarterly financial statements in accordance with IFRS for lender compliance purposes
• Managed interim and year-end external audits, including review of supporting schedules
• Support debenture issuances, including financial and non-financial analysis
• Research and lead the resolution of complex technical accounting issues including the appropriate treatment for acquisitions/dispositions, accounting for financial instruments and implementation of new accounting standards
• Review of non-consolidated financial statements and working papers for various legal entities
• Review of step memos, solvency tests and other documentation necessary to support income distributions, return of capital and equity contributions for various legal entities
• Review and analysis of annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts of various consolidated structures
• Review, analyze and explain variances in financial statements, including revenue, expenses and capital assets
• Review cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient funding to meet operational development requirements
• Lead projects with a focus on continuous improvement and oversee the implementation of successful completion
• Liaise with other departments including Capital Markets, Treasury, Tax and Legal

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Must Have:

• University degree with a professional accounting designation
• At least 2+ years of experience in a managerial role, ideally in financial reporting or audit with real estate exposure
• Solid knowledge of IFRS
• Experience working in international and multi-currency settings
• Comfortable with complex structures and financial consolidations
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring an accounting team
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook; familiarity with Workiva is a bonus
• Experience with ERP and consolidation tools, especially JD Edwards and Hyperion/HFM
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Skilled in improving and managing financial processes
• Results-driven with strong critical thinking abilities
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines