Controller

On behalf of our client, UVic Properties, we are searching for a Controller to join their team. UVic Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Victoria. The company manages UVic’s portfolio of non-academic real estate on Vancouver Island to provide financial returns that support the university’s academic mission. The 135 commercial and 45 residential properties include important landmarks in Victoria’s social and business community such as the Vancouver Island Technology Park, the Marine Technology Centre, the Queenswood Oceans and Climate Campus, the Legacy Art Gallery and Swans Brewery, Pub and Hotel.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Oversees all aspects of full-cycle accounting, including entity level and consolidated budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, daily cash reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accrual schedules, prepaid schedules, PPE schedules, government remittances etc.
- Participates in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and monitoring operating budgets for all UVic Properties entities
- Provides overall support, coaching and management of team on financially sound principles to ensure growth of the bottom line and accuracy of reporting
- Prepares monthly financial reports and identifies variances requiring explanation or follow-up
- Serves as financial liaison between Swans Hotel and UVic Properties head office
- Provides leadership, team development, mentoring and best business practice and process training for accounting team members
- Oversees gathering and preparation of year-end working papers and other information as required by external auditors
- Supervises payroll tasks, benefits administration, and regulatory requirements
- Generates revised forecasts and develops action plan with operations team accordingly
- Collaborates closely with the Director of Facilities to strategically manage projects, providing valuable insights and expertise from a financial perspective.
- Responds to enquiries regarding financial results and special reporting requests
- Reviews other ad hoc management reports prepared by staff
- Works closely with management to provide timely, accurate financial analysis
- Assists management to evaluate, establish, and implement new business processes
- Monitor cash flows and financing requirements
- Creates and maintains strong financial controls and processes throughout all aspects of the business
- Oversees implementation and integration of new IT systems, as required
- Builds relationships with all business stakeholder groups to generate goodwill and synergies
- Other duties as assigned.

**EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION**:

- Minimum 5 years directly related finance experience
- CPA or equivalent accounting designation
- Proven track record as team leader
- Experience in project or asset management or real estate finance experience is an asset
- Proven record of streamlining financial operations and improving and creating processes
- Experience with complex budgets and forecasting
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across an organization
- Strong computer skills, with advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Ability to be independent and stay one step ahead
- Knowledge of QuickBooks and computerized payroll systems is an asset
- Ability to handle conflicting deadlines and prioritize

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: In person