Manager, Portfolio Reporting - Winnipeg, Canada - GWL Realty Advisors

GWL Realty Advisors

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About GWL Realty Advisors:

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries.

Driven by our values of Integrity, Ambition, Creativity, and Empathy, our vision is to be a sustainable company known for exceptional real estate management, trusted advice, and outstanding service by consistently fulfilling our mission to deliver strong, long-term results for our clients.

GWLRA's Portfolio Reporting Team is a 14-person team under the leadership of The Senior Director, Portfolio Reporting. This team is responsible for providing high levels of Client service to a multitude of internal and external Clients.

This Team is broken down into various Client teams which includes:

Direct Held Client (Assets owned by Canada Life and Subsidiaries Directly)
Segregated Fund Clients (Assets owned within a Segregated Fund)
Third-Party Clients (Assets Owned by Third Party Managed by GWLRA)

These teams are responsible for providing high levels of support related to both financial and non-financial reporting services to their respective Internal or external Clients.

All the teams interact and provide services to our 9 regional offices across the country, US owned subsidiaries of GWLRA, and the GWLRA Executive team.

We also provide reporting to Canada Life.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Reporting, this role will be in the GWLRA Winnipeg office.

As GWLRA continues with its growth initiative, we are looking for a strong CPA Designated Individual to join the Third-Party Client Reporting Team.

This individual will lead their team in providing exceptional service levels to our various Third-Party Clients and play a key role in increasing the efficiency in the delivery of the various Client requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing Leadership to the direct reports as well as others from outside the team
Preparation of periodic Client and GWLRA Management detailed portfolio reports including Consolidated Financial Statements, variance analysis, budget, forecast, and other nonfinancial information
Prepare detailed cash flow analysis and other Client related cash management in accordance with the applicable management agreements
Provide analysis and payment of Client fees into the financial records in accordance with the applicable management agreement
Interaction with Winnipeg and Regional teams to ensure accuracy of information provided to Clients
Assist in the financial analysis of US GAAP to IFRS differences and record adjustments in the financial statements
Assist in the coordination and maintenance of Finance Policies & Procedures including the preparation and revisions of accounting policies based upon new IFRS standards
Assist in the annual audit process over Client Financial Statements
Ability to assess and subsequently deliver on unstructured tasks
Superior communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal skills and customer service
Exceptional skills in the use of formulas and functions of Microsoft Excel
Handling of confidential information

QUALIFICATIONS:

CPA designation
Strong leadership skills
Experience with implementation of new accounting standards
Experience with multilevel organizational structures and their consolidations
Experience in leading or coordinating audit engagements
Technical accounting knowledge in IFRS
Ability to assess and subsequently deliver on unstructured tasks
Superior communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal skills and customer service
Exceptional skills in the use of formulas and functions of Microsoft Excel
Handling of confidential information

What we Offer:

3 Weeks of Vacation per year
3 Paid Personal Days per year
Up to $2,000 annual Education Allowance
Up to $5,000 annual Mental Health Coverage, plus other comprehensive benefits and savings programs
Up to $400 to use towards wellness annually to help support your financial, physical, and mental wellness

'What we Offer' section only applies to full-time employees.

Our Business:

Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.

It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.

We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.