Manager of Corporate Finance

About GWL Realty Advisors

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. Driven by our values of Integrity, Ambition, Creativity, and Empathy, our vision is to be a sustainable company known for exceptional real estate management, trusted advice, and outstanding service by consistently fulfilling our mission to deliver strong, long-term results for our clients.

• Oversight of the consolidated financial statements reporting monthly to the Canada Life controllers' group and annual reporting to GWLRA board.
• Prepare and report quarterly subsidiary statements to tax departments and annual reporting to GWLRA board.
• Collaborate with cross-functional finance leaders to monitor and prepare account reconciliations that support quarterly subsidiary financial statements and elimination accounting that facilitates the consolidation process including ultimate consolidation into Canada Life.
• Facilitate settlement of multiple related party transactions in accordance with agreements and ad hoc third-party external vendor transactions.
• Collaborate with GWLRA regional offices across the country to track analyze and report on employee occupied premises.
• Prepare and facilitate with auditor the annual commercial and residential entity IFRS statements.
• Identify and help manage risks and opportunities to enhance the accounting and reporting of the business and consolidation process.
• Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.
• Research and analyze new IFRS accounting standards and accounting issues.
• Provide in-depth financial, variance and trending analyses and value-added insights related to key profitability drivers and other financial and non-financial metrics.
• Interpret results and articulate appropriate recommendations to ensure effective and accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance team to understand and report on actual performance compared to budget, forecast and strategic plan.
• Prepare monthly and annual operating budgets for consolidated entity.
• Leverage technology to turn data into actionable insights.

• Professional designation - CPA is required.
• Minimum 5 years of related working experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.
• Experience with Yardi or SAP would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with the proven ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Enjoy problem solving and complex organizational accounting.
• A track record of process improvements through the use of technology solutions.

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Eligible to participate in our annual bonus program
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage, plus other comprehensive benefits and savings programs
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!

This is a full time position