Director of Accounting - Vancouver, Canada - Northland Properties

Northland Properties

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management.

Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years.

As Canada's fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

Director of Accounting
This is exciting opportunity to join Northland Properties, Canada's largest and fastest growing privately owned hospitality group.

Founded in 1963, Northland operates in five countries with over 60 hotels, 150 restaurants, three resorts, three hockey teams and other brands and lines of business.

With more than 11,000 Team Members, we are well known for the quality of our services as well as our ability to bring people together and create exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities:

Leading the accounting team of ~16 total reports, both direct and indirect
Coordinating all accounting functions with the Finance department.
Oversees periodend and yearend closings effectively and efficiently, producing accurate financial reports in a timely manner, for both internal and external stakeholder requirements (auditors, financial partners, etc.).
Collaborate with the FP&A team in the preparation and distribution of period end management profit and loss statements and various other reports, in support of the functional and business unit leaders.
Maintaining and reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage the yearend process including coordination with external accounting firm and preparation of working papers and other requirements.
Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance.
Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, policies and procedures.
Reviewing current processes and identifying opportunities for change.
Develop, implement and monitor financial controls.
Performing other accounting duties and supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration, CPA. Designation preferred.
10+ years in progressively more senior Finance or Accounting roles with experience managing teams.
Expertise in Canadian private company GAAP (ASPE).
Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 an asset.
Excellent communicator, selfmotivated and driven team player with the ability to build relationships and community with coworkers and crossfunctional partners.
Ability to train and manage staff.

At Northland Properties, we value diversity and welcome applicants from any background.

For more information on our Northland's story, brands, journey, team and how we care, visit