Sr. Director, Financial Reporting & Compliance

Position Summary
The Director, Financial Reporting & Compliance will be responsible for preparing financial documentation that is publicly distributed and for developing and supporting internal and external working relationships of the organization.
Responsibilities

• Analyze changes in fair value with respect to the Trust’s investment property portfolio;
• Conduct research on other REITs in the industry and keep abreast of changes in accounting policies and presentation and disclosure changes;
• Work closely with all stakeholders within the organization to ensure the accounting records for legal entities are complete and accurate, and proactively identify and analyze accounting transactions that may have an impact on the REIT’s income tax filings;
• Assist with the preparation and review of the annual information form and management information circular including correspondence with the Trust’s legal counsel along with external auditors;
• Assist with the preparation and review of the legal entity financial statements for each of the Trust’s underlying subsidiaries that support the year end tax filings (T2, T3 and T5013)
• Assist with special projects periodically requested by Senior Management
• Assist with the maintenance and accounting of the Trust’s financial instruments;
• Assist with coordinating deliverables with multiple teams within department, while fostering a team-oriented work culture, and help mentor junior team members.
• Assist with the preparation and review note disclosures and supporting working papers concerning the Trust’s quarterly consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis (MD&A);

Academic/Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance;
• CPA designation (CA, CGA or CMA) is required.

Required Skills/Experience

• Detail oriented and responsible individual with a proven track record of taking ownership and follow through to ensure all loose ends are resolved;
• Market and demographic research and reporting.
• Sound business judgment and numerical skills;
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience – preferably in an audit or tax setting with exposure to publicly listed companies;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within the organization;
• Computer skills, including advanced Excel, and familiarity with Word and PowerPoint;
• Proven organizational and time management skills in dealing with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong familiarity of IFRS – Realpac experience would be an asset;
• Experience in managing an Accounting team with a proven track record of following through to achieve desired results;

Values
The Director, Financial Reporting and Compliance must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally.The Director, Financial Reporting and Compliance shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the company’s interests.The Director, Financial Reporting and Compliance shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities; demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Director, Financial Reporting and Compliance is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.
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