Associate, Assistant Controller

About the Position:

Hazelview is seeking an Associate, Assistant Controller (Manager) who will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will be a member of the Finance & Operations team and a self-starter, who is interested in the investment management industry and has exceptional attention to detail. Reporting to the Partner, Corporate Controller, this role is responsible for managing Accounts Payable, oversee cash management and corporate accounting. The ideal candidate will be an accounting professional with a solid understanding of accounting principles. The Manager will also assist the Corporate Controller in the creation/development of new systems and processes, cash management, and strategic financial initiatives. This role will also be required to work on ad hoc analysis requests that support key decision-making, and will actively participate in the Finance Leadership Team to ensure all finance department goals and objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting and FP&A

• Manage the month-end close cycle and ensuring regular monthly entries are booked on time; such as management fees and expenses accruals, expense chargebacks, intercompany transactions and reconciliations and cash transactions
• Review bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding journal entries
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure items are cleared promptly
• Prepare reports, working papers and account analysis for monthly/quarterly financial reports and annual financial statements
• Prepare debt covenant reports and calculation
• Responsible for updating and analyzing cash forecast and other management reports
• Prepare annual budgets working papers and assist with presentation materials
• Update revenue and G&A budgets in Yardi
• Prepare or review budget vs actual analysis
• Prepare quarterly G&A forecast and prepare related analysis

Management of Accounts Payable

• Supervise the accounts payable team’s day-to-day operations and be the backup as needed
• Manage (including set up, update, and documentation) payment workflows and vendor records
• Manage payment-related queries
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and vendors in Yardi
• Oversee and manage the SAP Concur expense reimbursement system
• Lead group projects related to EFT, Concur expenses platform changes.
• Improve payment processes and documentation, including EFT, PAP, online payment, and Vendor Café
• Set up wires and wire templates on banking platform as needed

Process improvements and system implementation

• Identify, recommend and implement process improvements opportunities
• Assist in the development of new processes, systems, and models within corporate finance
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and projects

Talent management

• Lead, supervise, and provide training to a team of 2 to 3 employees
• Make recommendations for staffing needs to meet business needs
• Conduct performance evaluations, career development and coaching

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting is required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a financial reporting or budgeting role for a large organization.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience managing and coaching staff is required
• Solid working knowledge of accounting
• Working towards CPA equivalent qualification is an asset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools – i.e. Excel/PowerPoint including Power Pivots and Power Query is a must
• Previous exposure to real estate industry is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and time management.
• Diligent attention to detail and accuracy; Proactively follow up when needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
• Eager to learn and expand skillset, and comfortable adapting to changing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. You have both curiosity and willingness to learn new skills
• Creative problem solver, initiative driven, proactive – ability to evaluate problems while continuously seeking process improvement and automation opportunities.
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality.
• Deadline oriented with the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and escalate issues on a timely basis.
• Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques.
• Flexible with a “can-do” attitude and a “no task is too big or too small” attitude

About the Company:

Hazelview Investments is an active investor, owner, and manager of global real estate assets. Founded in 1999, Hazelview currently manages over $11.7 billion in total assets across two key investment strategies: direct investments in real estate and investment in publicly traded companies that own investment-grade real estate. We use our global knowledge and expertise to make insightful real estate investments and to actively create value for our team, clients, residents, and tenants. We are committed to a diverse and sustainable future. We see value potential that others have missed. We bring the same philosophy to human investment that we bring to asset investment; focus on the underlying value, commit to maximizing its potential; work at it; be patient; take personal responsibility; share in the rewards. We’re driven to create value for people and places.

Vision: “We create value for people and places”.

Our Core Values:

• Trust
• Ambition
• Collaboration
• Ownership Mindset
• Having Fun

Hazelview Investments is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability–related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We will accommodate your needs as required under applicable legislation. Information related to accommodation requirements will be addressed confidentially. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All selected candidates will be asked to complete pre-employment criminal & background checks. Any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory results of all applicable checks. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

Skills

• Self-Motivated
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently
• Computer/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Leadership/Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them