Location

Key Tower - 127 Public Square

Job Description

We Are Brookfield Properties:

The Senior Financial Accountant focuses on the generation, preparation, and communication of information that is complete and accurate to support effective decision-making, management, internal controls, and financial reporting.  The successful candidate will take the initiative to work independently and work as a driven and results oriented member of the Accounting team.  Senior Financial Accountants are responsible for completing a wide range of general accounting, real estate & construction accounting and reporting activities under the guidance and supervision of Accounting Managers or Supervisors.  Senior Financial Accountants may be responsible for projects and/or property portfolios and/or corporate/service/management entities.  Responsibilities reflect varying levels of capabilities and are expected to evolve as relevant experience is acquired, and greater accountability is demonstrated.

Role & Responsibilities:Maintain accurate general ledger and trial balance integrity, including oversight of cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and development cost accruals in compliance with US GAAP/IFRSPrepare and post recurring, non-recurring, and adjusting journal entries with appropriate documentation and supportDevelop monthly, quarterly, and year-end audit workpapers, account reconciliations, and intercompany transaction trackingPerform detailed variance analysis on G&A expenses and project overhead against budgets and business plansReconcile project cost systems to trial balance and support equity/investment account analysisPrepare third-party financial reporting packages for lenders, partners, asset owners, and internal managementCollaborate cross-functionally with development and investment teams to forecast project cash flows and net operating income (NOI)Review and update monthly/quarterly cash flow forecasts, and coordinate capital calls to lenders and asset ownersSupport compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements through ongoing monitoring and documentation updatesLiaise with external auditors during audits, providing financial data and explaining business processes and controlsResearch and interpret GAAP/IFRS standards and complex project or partnership agreements as neededCalculate construction and development management fees, ensuring alignment with contractual agreementsParticipate in automation initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvement projects across the accounting functionProvide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making and special projectsAttend interdepartmental meetings to share insights, provide accounting guidance, and enhance communication between teams

Your Qualifications:A bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is requiredCPA or candidate preferredAt least 2-3 years experience in public accounting with audit exposure and/or real estate operating/development accounting is preferredDesire to develop advanced accounting capabilities is essentialSolid knowledge of general accounting principles and processesAdvanced ability to perform quality assurance reviews and communicate issuesExperience with advanced accounting concepts such as equity method of accounting, variable interest entities and consolidations is a plusExperience with project costing and operational accounting systems and reports considered an assetBasic people management and development skillsAbility to prioritize and adapt to changes in objectives and portfolio of responsibilitiesStrong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneouslyAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Exposure to financial & project cost systems is a plus (PMWeb,Yardi)

Your Career @ Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

Why Brookfield Properties?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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