▷ (Immediate Start) Corporate Accountant

From our first lot in Cambridge, Ontario, to residential, commercial, and recreational developments in 18 cities across North America, we’ve come a long way. While a lot has changed in that time, one thing hasn’t: our unwavering commitment to building great spaces that inspire the people who live, work and play. With over 45 years of experience, we continue to transform and lead the industry with technology, sustainable design and innovation with a multi-faceted portfolio including commercial, mixed used and residential development, construction management and software, engineering penalization manufacturing, architecture and hospitality.

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great. If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team

Great Gulf is seeking a talented and experienced Corporate Accountant to join our team in Toronto.

The Corporate Accountant, Build-to-Rent will perform a variety of accounting and analytical functions with a strong focus on financial and tax reporting for multiple US entities. This position works closely with other team members to provide timely and accurate management reporting and financial results. The ideal candidate for this role will have an accounting background with strong attention to detail and familiarity with various reporting standards.

BUILD -TO-RENT DIVISION

The Build-to-Rent venture sources land opportunities, develops and builds or acquires dedicated build-to-rent single family housing communities in the United States.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain accounting records for the entities in the Build-to-Rent division
- Internal and external quarterly financial reporting of Build-to-Rent’s consolidated results
- Preparation of annual financial statements under IFRS and ASPE ith notes and supporting backup for the auditors
- Perform project/investment property and financial statement analysis as required
- Analyzing and recordingtransactions that are booked by journal entries, namely, capital calls, acquisition and loan closings, etc.
- Assistance in the preparation of cash call notices to partners
- Assistance in the preparation of monthly bank draws
- Quarterly and annual covenant reporting to the various banks
- Liaise with external tax consultants on corporate and partnership tax filings for a series of entities, primarily US compliance reporting
- Additional reports and responsibilities asrequired

COMMUNICATION / INFLUENCING OTHERS

This position requires both written and verbal communication skills to communicate with both internal (other departments) and external (investment partners, external auditors and vendors) stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- CPA designation or in final stages of completion
- 3+ years experience in accounting, financial reporting and analysis
- Understanding of accounting and reporting for the real estate industry an asset
- Working knowledge of corporate and partnership taxation
- Intermediate/Advanced MS Office skills with experience in working with and manipulating large data sets
- Experience in MS Business Central or other accounting application
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong financial, analytical and problem solving skills
- Achievement oriented; must be able to juggle multiple tasks, tight deadlines and changing priorities
- Self- starter who takes initiative

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

- Office environment – sitting/working at desk/computer in a shared office space and/or remote working from home
- Working hours during the day Monday to Friday and overtime time as required to meet deadlines
- Work under pressurein a fast-paced environment is critical to success in this rol e

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Sitting at computer 90% of the time
- Sitting, standing, bending (for filing)
- Manual dexterity is needed to operate a keyboard and mouse

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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