Date Posted: September 26, 2024
Application Deadline: October 3, 2024
Location: New Glasgow, NS or Halifax, NS
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Hybrid
Headquartered in New Glasgow, NS, Crombie is an integrity-driven, caring, and purpose-built organization. It’s why we’ve been voted one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers year after year. Here are a few more reasons why we all love where we work:
- Flexible, hybrid work schedules and locations;
- Funding assistance for professional dues and furthering education;
- An on-site fitness facility, or subsidized fitness centre memberships;
- Corporate discount rates;
- Professional development programs to help you grow and succeed; and
- A strong, diverse culture that promotes thought leadership and interdepartmental collaboration.
There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. You don’t need 100% of the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish here, we would love to hear from you.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Crombie values diversity, and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative culture that is free of barriers, increases equity, and drives stronger business results. We encourage and invite candidates to self-identify on your resume if you are a member from one of the following groups: Members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, women, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting us at talent@crombie.ca.
Who we are
As one of Canada’s leading REITs, we build spaces that will shape communities and have a lasting impact for generations. Supported by a solid foundation and focused value creation, Crombie is positioned to deliver consistent results and generate long-term sustainable growth.
You’ll join a team of values-driven, caring colleagues. We collaborate, find solutions, and cheer each other on. Our winning culture is rooted in our values: outperform expectations, embody integrity, care passionately, deliver excellence together, and empower one another.
We care for our employees, we support flexible work, compensate with great benefits, and work with you to help meet your career goals. Learn more about us at crombie.ca.
Position Summary
Based out of New Glasgow or Halifax, NS the Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and leading a group of property accountants and providing financial management of a portfolio of commercial real estate properties. Additional duties of the Senior Accountant include but are not limited to:
- Lead a team the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements, management reports and working papers in support of quarterly and annual regulatory filings and annual audit.
- Ensures cash flows, variances and NOI summaries are delivered in accordance with reporting deadlines.
- Assists in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and MD&A.
- Facilitates accounting transition for acquisitions and dispositions by preparing budgets, year-end billings for dispositions and providing sound financial information to Corporate Development team.
- Working paper preparation and review in support of annual audit.
- Assists in process improvement initiatives and maintaining an effective system of internal control.
- Timely delivery of tenant statements in accordance with project deadlines and assisting with technical accounting support as required.
- Maintains oversight of straight line rent balances for assigned region to ensure accurate straight line rent calculations.
- Conducts analysis of construction costs.
- Reviews and approves ledgers and journal entries.
- Assists in preparation of operating and fiscal budgets.
- Oversight in the preparation of annual tenant recoveries.
- Prepares internal management reports as required.
- Maintaining excellent working relationships with operational field staff and other corporate departments.
- Ownership of monthly property management meetings and providing accounting advice as required.
- Engages across all levels of the organization to create and promote a safe and respectful work environment.
- Other special projects and tasks as assigned.
The profile we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- At least five years’ experience in an accounting role or related position.
- Experience in real estate as well as a CPA designation or working towards a designation are considered assets.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is considered an asset.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks.
- Professionalism and superior communication skills.
- The ability to build and strengthen relationships both internally and externally are required.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume:
To: talent@crombie.ca
Subject: Senior Accountant, New Glasgow or Halifax
Crombie offers competitive compensation packages tailored to each role. External salary estimate websites are not affiliated with us and are not monitored for accuracy. Specific compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates during the recruitment process. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Crombie thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.