Accountant - Financial Reporting

Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It's why we're integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn't just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It's about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It's about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It's about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it's about bringing people together.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Brookfield Properties has an immediate need for an Accountant-Financial Reporting at the corporate office in Chicago, IL.

The Accountant's primary roles include monthly and quarterly GAAP and IFRS financial statement preparation for consolidated and joint venture properties, assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial information required for consolidated and joint venture financial statements, preparing affiliate transaction reporting, and managing the disclosures for a portfolio of consolidated and unconsolidated shopping malls.

Overall, we seek qualities that display our company's core values which are Act with Integrity, Take Initiative, Build Mutual Trust, and Win Together.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures for GAAP and IFRS quarterly and annual reporting
• Produce financial reporting information for the Company's joint venture partners and respond to their requests timely
• Work with auditors to assist in quarterly and year-end audit procedures including audit requests
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement variance analysis
• Prepare quarterly affiliated transaction reporting for management
• Assist in preparation of quarterly GAAP and IFRS transactions log
• Ensure compliance with internal controls for SOx purposes
• Coordinate with other departments (i.e. Property Accounting, Treasury, Finance etc.) to ensure all information is submitted to Financial Reporting timely
• Take part in the Company's initiative to implement new enterprise system
• Assist with special accounting and financial reporting projects, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred
• 1-2 years' experience in SEC or other public filing reporting
• Big Four public accounting or real estate experience a plus
• Current knowledge of GAAP and other sources of authoritative accounting guidance, such as IFRS
• Ability to work productively in a team setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proactive, deadline focused and organized
• Strong analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Past experience with accounting software preferred, such as JD Edwards and OneStream

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.