Senior Financial Accountant – Real Estate Development

Job title: Senior Financial Accountant – Real Estate Development

Company: Graham

Job description: Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.As a member of our Equipment, Shops & Yards group, you will support our various project divisions with their equipment needs to ensure the successful execution of projects; while also meeting business and unit holder objectives. We own and operate a diverse fleet of operated, non-operated and dedicated specialty equipment and assets. Our overall objective within our team is to be operations first call for anything equipment related at Graham.About the role:Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for providing accounting and financial support for both Gracorp Properties LP and Gracorp Capital Advisors Ltd. (collectively, “Gracorp”) and all the funds and projects managed by Gracorp. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring that accounting processes and controls are being adhered to in accordance with company policies, and to ensure clear, accurate, consistent, and relevant financial information on a timely basis.Roles and Responsibilities:Accounting, Tax & Financial Reporting

• Ensure general transactional accounting processes and month/quarter/ year-end procedures are completed in an accurate and timely manner and in compliance with deadlines.
• Review and understand contractual (LPAs, DoTs, loan agreements, etc.) terms and conditions in relation to project set-up and billing requirements.
• Apply the knowledge of professional accounting standards, including but not limited to financial instruments, revenue recognition, and accruals.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations, including complete, accurate, and timely billings, in accordance with contracts.
• Ensure adherence to documented processes, and evaluate and recommend improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare ASPE and IFRS financial statements.
• Assist in preparing and distributing tax slips and filing GST returns.
• Process unit/share redemption/retraction requests.

Budgeting, Planning & Audit

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls, including project set-up and maintenance in the system.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for Projects, as required.
• Demonstrate an awareness of Governance and Compliance frameworks and maintain effective internal controls.
• Assist in internal and external audits.
• Assist in the ongoing development, maintenance and improvement of systems and processes.

Cash Management

• Manage accounts receivable collections, and support AR reporting and resolutions of disputes and timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Support and provide project inputs for consolidated monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Assist in fundraising, issuing capital calls and distributions to investors.

Management Reporting

• Provide monthly Project cost reporting and analysis to Development Managers and Project Directors.
• Assist in preparing monthly investor statements.
• Create and update unitholder registries for companies and projects.
• Apply consistent, accurate, relevant, and timely management reporting.
• Assist in preparing quarterly P&L variance analysis for Companies, Funds, and Projects.
• Prepare project cost reports and ensure the accuracy of costs.
• Participate in project reviews and project cost forecasting, providing contestability to the project financials.

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance is required.
• Completion of a recognized professional designation (CPA).
• 5 – 7 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices.
• Good accounting proficiency in billing and cost accounting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience in financial services and/or real estate industry.
• Good understanding of real estate investment and development business and what factors drive profitability.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) systems and systems controls, SAP preferred.
• Working knowledge of UAT testing for systems upgrades and enhancements.
• Working knowledge of financial and management/cost accounting systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Opportunity for ownership and increased income through dividends and share equity increases
• Sharing of annual profits paid out in bonuses
• Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan, Life insurance, AD&D. LTD and Flex Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• 12 paid holidays a year
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience
• Professional and career development opportunities

What we can offer you:

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast-evolving business sector
• Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated if you are unable to apply online.No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:43:52 GMT

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