Corporate Accountant
Description
First Capital [TSX: FCR.UN] owns, operates, and develops grocery anchored open air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada. Through the expertise and collaboration of our team, we create thriving properties which generate value for businesses, investors and our neighbourhoods. As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s top employers, we foster a vibrant culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic workplace. We are proud to provide rewarding opportunities to build meaningful careers in a fun and high performing environment.
THE ROLE:
As Corporate Accountant, you will report to the Director, Financial Reporting, and be a key member of our Corporate Accounting Team. You will assist in preparing and reviewing all external financial reporting and internal management reporting.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Participate in completing timely and accurate, quarterly, and annual publicly filed consolidated financial reporting.
- Assist in delivering and reviewing monthly and quarterly internal consolidated financial reporting.
- Assist with reviewing the Workiva master file and preparing the detailed support binder for quarter-end disclosures.
- Oversee and manage the loans and mortgages receivable portfolio regularly to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results to facilitate business decisions.
- Assist with accounting research and issue resolution to determine the accounting and disclosure implications of significant transactions and the implementation thereof.
- Support in the coordination of external audits.
- Complete accounting entries related to loans receivable, hedge accounting, marketable securities, non-cash compensation, and other Corporate Accounting entries, including related elimination transactions.
- Provide reporting to significant shareholder investment company.
- Assist Corporate Accounting Team with cross-training and other group initiatives.
- Complete other internal and external reporting projects and ad-hoc analysis as required.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Previous related Corporate Accounting experience, preferably within a public company. Commercial real estate industry knowledge or exposure is a bonus.
- Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business, Finance or Accounting.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards is required.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Thorough knowledge and experience with International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in interpreting financial results.
- Skilled in examining, developing, reengineering, and recommending accounting policies, processes, and procedures.
- Outstanding time management and organizational capabilities to coordinate multiple, competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels within and outside the organization.
- Extensive experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
- Experience working with accounting systems (e.g., JDE or Workiva).
- Ability to work independently while being a strong team player; willing to step in, lend a hand as needed, and identify opportunities to do so.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We invest in People. Along with our competitive compensation packages—we’re always thinking of new ways for our people to share in the company’s success. We are very proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Flexible Hours
- Company-matched savings plans
- Annual Wellness Subsidy
- Tuition & Development Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Rewards and Recognition Programs
- Paid time off during December holiday season
- Parental leave benefits
Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. To discuss any accommodation, please email us at [email protected].