Finance - Real Estate Controller

Skilled financial analyst. Strong attention to detail. Strategic thinker. Team player.
Does this sound like you? If so, this position may be for you.
The Armour Group Limited is one of the leading property management, development and construction companies in Atlantic Canada. With its dedicated team of professionals, The Armour Group Limited continues a proud history of creating a sense of place in Nova Scotia - carefully designing, developing, constructing and operating some of our region’s most iconic buildings and businesses including Muir Hotel, the Barrington Hotel, Delta by Marriott Dartmouth, and Queens Marque District. With more than 50 years of history locally, this family-owned firm remains committed to a principled approach to development, ensuring that our work is environmentally sustainable and integrated into the communities we serve. If you share our values and would like to work with skilled professionals, Armour is presently seeking a Real Estate Controller.
Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Real Estate Controller will provide financial & administrative support for Armour Group’s entire portfolio of properties by leading a team of accountants, reviewing financial reporting, managing revenues and receivables and assisting in other projects as required.

As Real Estate Controller, you will:

- Provide direction and advice to a team consisting of property accountants, an AP specialist and junior analyst.
- Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule.
- Prepare the quarterly NOI consolidation and analysis workbook for the real estate division.
- Responsible for all aspects of the quarter and year end closing processes, including recording accruals and posting adjusting journal entries.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts.
- Review tenant leases to ensure the financial aspects are recorded and enforced in a timely manner.
- Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts for the Property Management division.
- Review and file HST for all operating entities within the Real Estate division.
- Optimize the use of accounting software (Yardi) and streamline other sources of supporting information.
- Responsible for cash flow management of the division; forecasting cash flow needs of the business and any funding requirements, as well as when excess cash is available for investment.
- Assist the property operations team with analysis of actual versus budgeted results and assists in identifying cost efficiencies or opportunities that exist within the division.
- Lead the annual tenant statement and tenant reconciliation process.

What we’re looking for:

- Post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related function. CPA Designation is an asset.
- 5+ years of accounting experience; prior experience in property management is considered an asset.
- Proven ability to successfully lead teams.
- Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve by effectively managing the root cause of an issue.
- Effective organizational and time management skills with a focus on achieving deadlines.

What's in it for you?
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
- Employer RRSP plan
- Bonus potential
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education support
- Discounts at selected Queens Marque restaurants
- On-site fitness facilities
- Opportunity for internal career growth
- Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

As Armour Group is a family organization, we value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization at which you can have work life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the Maritimes, this position may be for you