Accounting Manager

Location

Key Tower - 127 Public Square

Business

At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners - wherever they are in the world. Where going to work never feels routine. We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play don't just coexist, but thrive. If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

We Are Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management - one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day.

We are seeking an Accounting Manager that focuses on the generation, preparation, and communication of information that is complete and accurate to support effective decision making, management, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Accounting Managers are responsible for completing a wide range of general accounting, real estate accounting, and reporting activities within the Accounting Services Organization under the guidance and supervision of Accounting Director and Regional Controller.

Accounting Managers may be responsible for a product and/or property portfolio ranging from 10-20 properties and/or corporate/service/management entities depending on the level of accounting complexity involved. Accounting Managers will have certain review and other supervisory responsibilities in addition to the duties performed by a Senior Financial Accountant. Accounting Manager's responsibilities reflect varying levels of capabilities and are expected to evolve as individuals acquire relevant experience and demonstrate greater accountability.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise, especially with regards to accounting for complex transactions and/or properties. Work with Internal and External Auditors on Separate Property Audits (20%)
• Review Senior Financial Accountants and Financial Accountants' work including month end, quarter-end financial packages to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance (20%)
• Review journal entries on GAAP, Tax and IFRS basis including but not limited to: standard entries, applicable reclassifications / adjustments, review of all income and expenses, accruals, overhead allocations, consolidations and eliminations, and intercompany transactions. Collaborating with business unit and property level colleagues to obtain necessary data and documentation to prepare and support journal entries (25%)
• Prepare and distributing periodic reports for various legal entities (properties, management services companies, partnerships), external business partners (joint venture partners), lending institutions (banks, institutional investors), and fund reporting. Required periodic reports may include but are not limited to: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows statements (15%)
• Coach and mentor other Senior Financial Accountants and Financial Accountants (10%)
• Prepare support data and analyses for financial reporting requirements and corporate communications needs including but not limited to: schedules, reconciliations, footnotes, Performing variance analysis, as required (10%)

Your Qualifications:

• The This position requires an Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years of required experience in Public Accounting or Real Estate Accounting
• A preferred professional/state licensing for this position include: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Previous managerial experience in supervising accounting staff
• Required skills for this position include: general accounting principles and processes, analytical and detail-oriented, perform quality assurance reviews, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines, communication - written and oral, accounting software systems, and Microsoft Office

Your Career @ Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. A successful candidate in this role can expect to grow into an associate level role on the team. We promote from within and create opportunities for high performing talent to excel. Our leadership teams are dedicated to your success as an employee, and we invest time into training and developing our people. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

Why Brookfield Properties?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together.

Compensation & Benefits:

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Retirement: 401(k)

Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment.

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.