Corporate Controller

**Position**: Corporate Controller

**Location**: Vancouver, BC

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private member clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Controller to join our Corporate Accounting Team. Reporting to the VP, Accounting & Tax this leadership role will oversee corporate accounting functions, enhance financial reporting processes, and act as a key liaison between the accounting team and other departments.

**Job Duties & Responsibilities**:
Financial Consolidation & Audit
- Oversee the preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and supporting working papers for the corporate parent company
- Manage audits and review engagements for 30+ projects across the Westbank group
- Maintain accurate books and records for the corporate parent company within the Westbank structure

Digital Transformation & Process Improvement
- Lead the planning, configuration, and implementation of a company-wide ERP system conversion for consolidation
- Recommend and implement best practices for modernization and efficiency of accounting processes
- Ensure project milestones are accurately tracked by maintaining a project management plan, schedule and documentation

Cash Flow & Financial Management
- Forecast and manage short-term (3-6 month) cash flow requirements across the organization
- Support the Finance team in negotiating and administering loan documents while maintaining oversight of existing and potential loans

Technical Accounting & Process Improvement
- Provide technical accounting support for property management, project development, and corporate entities, including new corporate structure plans, complex transactions and contract-related issues
- Assist in setting up accounting systems, policies, and procedures for new operations or entities
- Review agreements to identify key accounting, tax, reporting, cash flow, and insurance considerations

Operations & Leadership
- Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Support the accounting teams across project development, property management, and corporate operations.
- Supervise and mentor a team of 35 accounting professionals.
- Review internally prepared financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance

**Qualifications**:

- CPA designation with a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, ASPE, consolidation, foreign exchange, and real estate accounting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong analytical thinking, organizational, and leadership skills
- Comfort working across various environments, including corporate offices, construction sites, and operations teams

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in real estate property management and project development accounting
- Proficiency in Yardi and Timberline accounting systems

Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience with Yardi and/or Timberline accounting systems?
- How many years of Audit experience do you have?

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: In person