Assistant Property Portfolio Manager

BLUE SAPPHIRE is a private family-owned Crown Corporation with limited Liabilities which develops, manages and coordinates a wide range of housing and its maintenance and strata services worldwide.

Our Mission : Let's respect the nature ( Water, Soil, Sun, Trees).Let’s make housing affordable for everyone.

Let's contribute back to the society that welcomed us in the first place. Let's treat everybody the same way regardless of their race, colour, wealth , title and etc.

We are currently seeking aResult oriented Property Manager,to join our team. The successful candidate will be an organizational leader who takes satisfaction in creating and maintaining strong financial reports, has an unflappable demeanor, excellent strength of character, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholder needs. The Manager, will have primary day-to-day responsibility for all property-related accounting functions for nine properties, comprising ten commercial leases and up to 200 residential units.The focus of the role is on the operating portfolio of properties and this role is expected to become the primary go-to contact for all things property accounting. Reporting to the Vice President, Accounting & Administration, your responsibilities will include:

• Correspond with our 3rd party property managers, CRA, our financial institutions, and external resources as needed.
• Assist external accountants with preparation of consolidated year-end audited financial statements.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages as needed for our Property Operations Committee, staff, and partners.
• Support growth of property operations division, including coordinating the integration of new properties into the accounting workflow.
• Coordination and oversight of part-time bookkeepers.
• Special projects as required.
• All aspects of property accounting including AR/AP, bank, loan schedules, monthly reports, and GST filings as applicable. Support and manage improvement of policies and procedures for property accounting.

Qualities

• Extremely systems-oriented – enjoys creating replicable forms and methods. Strong aptitude and interest in technology-based solutions.
• Thrives in an autonomous work environment and has the foresight to bring others in as needed.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Curious, with a solutions-oriented approach to problems and the ability to focus on the details while keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Enjoys puzzles and is a life-long learner.
• Strong communications and networking skills

Qualifications/Experience

• Team leadership experience would be an asset.
• CPA designation is required.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Arcori, Yardi, and/or non-profit housing would be an asset.
• Work experience that demonstrates the above qualities and skills; 5 years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 5 years direct experience in property accounting (primarily residential property accounting, but commercial property accounting an asset).

BLUE SAPPHIRE offers competitive salaries along with amazing benefits package. Below is the list of the complementary benefits on top of the default package for all the employees.

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Live-green incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Charitable events and participating in an international conferences.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.

** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **