Director, Financial Reporting

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $8.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
- Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, management reports, and external reporting deliverables.
- Oversee the preparation of interim and annual financial statements, notes disclosures, Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), and Offering Memorandums.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Evaluate and interpret new accounting standards; assess implications and drive implementation of required changes.
- Develop, enhance and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting Operations, FP&A, Tax, and other departments to align financial reporting with business strategy.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and best practices to increase efficiency and scalability in reporting.
- Collaborate and manage external audits, serving as the primary liaison with auditors.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing financial reporting team while providing technical accounting guidance and training across the broader finance team.
- Support strategic projects, including acquisitions, integrations, and system implementations.

**WHAT WILL YOU NEED?**
- CPA designation (or international equivalent) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, public accounting, or technical accounting preferably within the real estate industry.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, including expertise in consolidations, complex financial instruments, and equity structures.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
- Proficient in ERP systems and financial reporting tools; experience with Yardi and/or Workiva is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and leverage technology for reporting and automation.

**WHAT**DO**WE OFFER?**
- We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt - no matter the challenge.
- With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
- An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, maternity leave top-up, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living properties, and employee savings program through industry partnerships.
- We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.
- We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.

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