Description

Robert Half is looking for a self-starter who combines a real passion for analytics with great social skills. The Real Estate Accounting Financial Reporting role is based out of Vancouver, British Columbia and is a long-term contract / temporary position.

Key responsibilities

- Review and examine results for actuals vs. budget/forecast

- Support the annual operating plan, the monthly forecast, the monthly reporting and analysis, and the business planning process. Deliver and explain variance analysis

- Prepare, implement, and comply with management reporting & analysis requirements in collaboration with internal business partners

- Lead efforts to improve financial reporting and analysis as well as requisite system requirements

- Deliver impromptu analytical support and take on special projects when necessary

- Maintain regular communication with property management firms to understand issues impacting financial and portfolio performance.

Requirements

- Current and relevant ERP system experience, ideally with Microsoft Business Central and or Yardi.

- Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative/analytical disciplines

- Experience with higher level functionality in Microsoft Excel

- Practical knowledge of Annual Forecasts

- Well-founded grasp of real estate project accounting would be an asset

- Quality experience with budgets, forecasting, variance analysis and cash flow management

- Proven knowledge of CPA Designation

- Comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting

- Excellent written and oral communication skills