Manager Accounting - Toronto, Canada - Oxford Properties

Oxford Properties

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Why join us?

Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused.

We get stuff done, and have fun doing it We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live.

We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.

Why join us?

We are growing and looking to add a Manager to our team

We are looking for a Manager with strong financial accounting and analytical skills to join our growing team in Toronto.

In this role, you will have ownership over our growing portfolio of US externally managed Industrial real estate assets; you will gain a full understanding of the operations for this sector of our business.

For this portfolio, you will be accountable for a diverse set of activities, including full cycle accounting and reporting, real estate performance analysis, certain aspects of sector level reporting and analysis, financial planning, and ad hoc support related to transaction activity.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

Financial Reporting:

Overseeing the financial reporting for a portfolio of assets, including timely and accurate review of monthly results at the asset and for the sector as a whole;
Overseeing the team's completion of month end activities, including review of third party reporting and completion of key indicator and variance analysis against budgets;
Acting as a key point of contact for our third party managers, including managing deadlines, regular communications and review of information provided;
Overseeing the year-end audit files and financial statement preparation for external audit and legal entity tax filings;
Review of statutory financial statements;
Assist in the execution of quarterly REIT testing;
Liaising with internal groups including tax, legal, treasury, asset management, real estate management, corporate accounting, and leasing on property specific issues as required; and

Working closely with Oxford's Investment team to assist with acquisition and disposition of properties including review of purchase and sale agreements and statement of adjustments;

Financial Planning & Analysis and Operational Support:
Coordination, review and analysis of annual operating plans and quarterly reforecasts with our asset managers and property managers;
Act as a key resource to the business and deliver value to stakeholders, including understanding and explaining key performance metrics for the portfolio of assets;
Participation in the overall portfolio cash forecasting and distribution cycle;
Assisting with the execution of portfolio strategies, including supporting the investments team on the execution of transactional activity; and

Assisting the US asset management team with ad-hoc requests for information on the portfolio.

Process Innovation and Controls:

Onboarding new asset acquisitions and third-party service providers and relevant accounting processes for an active portfolio;
Lead special projects with a focus on continuous improvement and process automation to improve efficiencies in day to day responsibilities; and

Ensure compliance with Oxford's processes and controls.

People Management:

Lead, develop, and motivate team of professional accountants to deliver results.

To succeed in this role, you:
Have completed a University Degree, preferably in Commerce, Business or Accounting and obtained a Professional Accounting Designation (CPA);
Have minimum six years of experience in a related capacity with experience in a complex environment and a proven record of strong performance with a minimum of 2 to 3 years of management experience;
Continuous improvement mindset;
Real Estate industry experience strongly preferred;
Strong analytical, attention to detail and technical accounting;
IFRS and US GAAP experience is preferred;
Strong leadership and people managed skills;
Results oriented, acts with a discernible sense of urgency;
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment;
Independent, self-starter, and works well in a team-based environment;
Able to work collaboratively and in partnership with other departments;
Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities within structured deadlines and deliverables; and

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships across all levels within, as well as outside the organization; and

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; JDE and HFM experience is an asset.

Our story:

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