Date Posted: September 12, 2024
Application Deadline: September 26, 2024
Location: Halifax, NS or New Glasgow, NS or Mississauga, ON
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
The VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting is responsible for leading, overseeing, and managing all accounting, internal and external reporting, and auditing functions for Crombie. In this role, the VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting provides technical and strategic leadership to Crombie’s Board of Trustees and senior leadership as providing technical and strategic leadership and oversight to a team of senior and junior accountants, as well as to teams providing AR and AP services. This role is the principal liaison with the external auditing firm and Canada Revenue Agency, as well as with Sobeys and other strategic business partners. The VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting also:
- Provides advice and direction on accounting and reporting standards for Crombie to the Board of Trustees, the leadership team, his direct reports and their teams, and colleagues across all regions.
- Ensures all consolidated internal and external financial reports are prepared in a timely manner and are accurate and complete.
- Ensures external reporting documents are reviewed for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensures that accounting and reporting standards are maintained at a high standard and respected by all team members. Ensures that the standards are the most appropriate for Crombie.
- Ensures that appropriate controls are in place and the CEO-CFO certification standards are met, including assisting Sobeys internal audit and compliance program.
- Ensures that there is alignment between the business strategy and its initiatives, and accounting and reporting standards. Provides strategic direction to senior management where applicable.
- Continually seeks opportunities for business process improvement.
- Ensures proper oversight and consolidation of results including Joint venture and joint operating arrangements.
- Supports development and construction reporting.
- Continually seeks improvements in reporting through the Financial Statements and MD&A
- Provides leadership to ensure all related property costs are properly recorded.
- Provides oversight and monitoring of actual results against annual budgets and prior year results.
- Provides leadership and oversight on G&A and monitoring of department G&A costs.
- Manages the annual fair value assessments of Crombie’s assets.
- Ensures the accounting for all property acquisitions and dispositions is recorded accurately and on a timely basis and participate in the due diligence and statement of adjustment phases, as required.
- Oversees the preparation of all Board documents related to accounting and financial reporting.
- Ensures timely filing of applicable external tax documents including HST/GST/QST returns, T2 corporate returns and T3 returns.
- Oversees the department’s talent development to ensure that each member of the team understands his or her position, where they fit into the process, and assist in their growth, development and succession planning.
- 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
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, preferably within the commercial real estate industry or related sector. Public Company experience considered an asset.
- Proven leadership experience in managing large teams and complex financial operations.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to real estate finance and accounting.
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting within a corporate environment.
- Extensive experience with ERP systems and financial software, with a strong preference for experience in implementing or optimizing financial systems.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to drive financial strategy aligned with corporate goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively interacting with executive leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated success in leading change management initiatives and process improvements in financial operations.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Experience with real estate development and project accounting is an asset.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume:
To: talent@crombie.ca
Subject: VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Canada
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.