Controller, Property Accounting

At Aspen, our Vision is to remain a highly respected boutique real estate company and employer of choice. We will continue to earn exceptional returns by adding meaningful value for our team and community through ownership, management, and development opportunities.

Strong leadership and teamwork are the cornerstones of our Core Values: Customer & Community Service, Integrity, Creativity, Adaptability, Respect and Entrepreneurship. Driven by our mission and vision, we foster an environment where employees thrive on honesty, open communication, and accountability, maintaining the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

We offer dynamic opportunities, with an excellent compensation and benefits program. Our collaborative and professional environment promotes and rewards learning, development, and success. Joining Aspen means becoming part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Aspen is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are pleased to announce we have an immediate opening for a team and service-oriented individual to fill a **Controller, Property Accounting**office-based role in downtown Calgary.

Thank you for your interest in the Aspen team.

Controller, Property Accounting | Calgary

**Position Summary**|**

The Controller, Property Accounting, is the senior leader of the Property Accounting team and is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, the budgeting process, internal controls, and compliance for a diverse real estate portfolio. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role collaborates closely with other departments, executives, and stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee all aspects of property accounting, including monthly and annual financial reporting, treasury, and auditing of the company’s real estate portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Ensure the property accounting group provides accurate and timely financial information as required internally by management, and external stakeholders
- Responsible for planning, monitoring, and timely and accurate completion of all annual activities including property budgets, cash flow forecasting, CAM recovery adjustments and annual property taxes
- Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
- Lead the preparation of operating and capital budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial statements
- Develop and implement financial strategies, policies and procedures for the property accounting department.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing property accounting team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
- Drive process improvements and technology enhancements, particularly in Yardi, to optimize efficiency and accuracy
- Advise on accounting treatments and policies and procedures
- Ensure new property set up, analysis, and follow up of outstanding issues are completed as required
- Responsible for ensuring effective communication, both internally and externally, of all activities of the accounting department
- Point of contact for property accounting issues including special requests, accounting policy changes, acquisitions and dispositions, and other property related issues
- Lead the performance management process, including evaluations, coaching, and succession planning within the accounting team
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with other departments, such as property management, corporate accounting, and asset management to support overall organizational objectives
- Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, financial instructions and key stakeholders as necessary.
- Review and approve lease input information into Yardi for accuracy and activation of leases
- Preparation of tax working papers and returns
- Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations & standards and assess their impact on the department’s operations
- Yardi administrator, overseeing the maintenance, upgrades, and configuration of the Yardi software system to ensure optimal performance, data integrity, and alignment with business needs
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Special and ad hoc projects as needed to support business needs

**Qualifications**|**
- Completion of a recognized accounting designation (CPA)
- Office/retail property accounting experience required, including minimum 7 years leading staff
- Experience leading accounting teams and leading complex financial projects.
- Ability to allocate one’s ti