Property Management Accounting Controller

Gilic Investment • Full-time • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • 3m ago

Job Description:

Gilic Investment Inc. is an innovative real estate firm based in Vancouver, Canada. This diverse company is vertically integrated with in-house departments responsible for execution of the company’s activities including real estate investment, property development, as well as leasing, sales and marketing.

The Company is looking for a Accounting Controller to report directly to the Owner/ General Manager. Monitor and manage the accounting and financial operation of the group.

1. Qualification and Requirements

Minimum 5-year progressive accounting and finance experience in Real Estate/ Property Management Accounting, including managerial roles
Strong financial analytical and problem-solving skills to provide accurate information and solution to management
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with effective communication abilities with departments and owner/ management to driving and achieving company’s set KPI
Attention to detail in managing annual budget, costs and revenue of the company
Well-organized mindset, able to work under pressure and manage tight timeline
Proactive in verbal and written communication abilities in reporting financial and operational problems to Owner and management in a timely manner
Proactive in learning and updating knowledge of accounting standard, taxation, and legislation
High proficiency in accounting technical, taxation and companies ordinance knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Experience with other accounting & financial systems. Experience in SAGE is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. CPA or MBA preferred
Travel as required

2. Duties and Responsibilities:
As the Company's Accounting Controller, the duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Providing Owner/ management with accurate financial information (financial planning, forecasts, detailed monthly, semiannual and annual financial report) vital to the decision- making process
Prepare MD&A for financial statements, analyze and interpret financial performance for Owner and management;
Lead KPI setting and monitor operation and leasing improvement
Lead and evaluate M&A opportunities and investment projects
Prepare, review and monitor properties’ budgets including leasing cash flow projection and property management expenses control;
Manage the accounting operations and policies including review and supervise entry of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax, month-end closing, consolidation report, annual budget and statutory reporting;
Improve and monitor internal controls of the company by developing, implementing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance on sound accounting, and business process policies and procedures to prevent/ solve internal operational problems;
Manage and coordinate in tax compliance and planning, manage and comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filing;
Liaise with Tax consultants, analyze tax treatment and provide strategic solutions for Owner and management;
Manage Company Restructuring of companies and maintain Company Register and update legal file folders;
Maintain the Schedule of Value for Company’s Reorganization and update summary periodically;
Evaluate financing alternatives for capital asset purchases and developments;
Hiring, training, supervising and motivating accounting team to be more efficient
Business Trips are required

If you are a talented and experienced Accounting Controller with a passion for property management, we encourage you to apply.