Careers

This role reports directly to the Director, Finance and is dedicated to the financial management of True North Commercial REIT (“TNC”) as well as other commercial portfolio’s as required. 

• Provide value-add insight to asset management, investments, executive team and finance leadership through the monthly review and analysis of operational and financial performance relative to budget and quarterly reforecasts 
• Review and analyze the property financial results prepared by the third-party property managers and shared service property accounting team to understand and highlight key trends / opportunities to improve financial results
• Manage process improvement projects to streamline accounting processes, as required
• Assist with the oversight of accounting for acquisitions, dispositions and refinancing as incurred
• Provide support on financial aspects of property acquisitions, dispositions, and property financing activities, as required and assist with other new business initiatives, as required
• Collaborate with Asset Management for the review and analysis of quarterly reforecasts and annual budgets to ensure forecasts are attainable and reflective of current targets
• Assist with preparation of budgets and reforecasts, as required 
• Oversee the integrity of financial results for TNC REIT including completeness and accuracy of monthly financial results. Ensure that team members are appropriately trained and understand key drivers and risks in financial results to eliminate risk of error and maintain a high degree of accuracy consistently
• Ensure that shared service accounting team is maintaining appropriate reconciliations and support required
• Assist in the review of external reporting documents required to be filed for TNC REIT, including quarterly/​annual financial statements, investor presentations and reporting to the board of directors
• Oversee one direct report, providing continuous coaching, mentorship and career development support and act as a key leader for commercial finance team
• Review technical accounting memos prepared by shared service reporting team to document the accounting treatment with reference to IFRS standards, accounting for complex accounting areas
• Manage external audits required including the preparation of working papers and relationship management with audit firms to ensure timely audit completion. 
• Assist with the set up and implementation of new modules within the current accounting software
• Assist with the establishment of optimal processes and controls, while instilling a continuous improvement mindset among the team
• Assisting with the management of cash availability, including review of cash position reporting prepared by the Starlight shared service treasury team to ensure accurate cash reporting and forecasting
• Act as key contributor in review of cash flow forecasts with asset management, investments and executive team to provide value-added insights including potential risks and opportunities for TNC
• Ensure lender reporting requirements and covenant calculations are completed accurately and delivered on time
• Assisting with the management of the partnership’s debt portfolios, including ensuring all loan provisions are appropriately complied with 

• University degree in Business or Accounting
• CPA designation
• 5 – 7 years of post-qualification experience
• Public accounting or industry background. Real estate experience is a strong asset, but not required.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience writing or reviewing financial statements, MD&A and press releases
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful, with strong interpersonal and communication skills (written/​verbal).
• Strong organizational skills and analytical mindset with ability to balance detail with understanding business needs
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Suite, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Must have experience with Workiva
• Experience with Yardi is an asset