Controller

Location

Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SW

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.
As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview:

The Controller supports corporate and division financial objectives by providing financial analyses and recommendations; assists VP, Finance and regional business leaders in all financial functions. The Controller is responsible for the daily accounting transactions, accounting procedures and financial reporting. In addition to leading the Accounting Managers, this position is also responsible for implementing and maintaining internal controls, financial reporting, policies, and filing requirements.

Key Deliverables:

• Accomplish accounting human resource strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; implementing recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation strategies

• Develop accounting organizational strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establish functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.

• Establish accounting operational strategies by evaluating trends; establish critical measurements; determine production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; design systems; accumulate resources; resolve problems; implement change

• Establish working procedures and process for accounting personnel

• Provide financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collect, analyze, and consolidate financial information; advise departments on the collection and analysis of data

• Oversee the daily accounting activities required to maintain. Review and ensure accuracy of the general ledger

• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and ad hoc reports

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities

• Coordinate and manage annual audits

• Supervise, direct and review the work of the accounting team

• Assist with annual budget development as required.

• Maintain sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations.

• Accomplish division and organization mission by completing related results, as needed.

What You Bring:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related degrees with an Accounting designation

• Must have a minimum of 10 years progressive experience in accounting, finance and management

• Must possess expert accounting knowledge, be familiar with accounting principles and legislation requirements at all levels

• Self-motivated, comfortable taking initiative, possesses superior organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to work under time-constraints.

• Excellent communication, leadership and computer skills

• Real Estate experience and working within a large organization would be an asset

• Knowledge of US GAAP would be an asset

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

• RRSP program, contributions begins day 1

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.