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Location

Key Tower - 127 Public Square

Job Description

We Are Brookfield Properties:

The Senior Financial Accountant 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. The successful candidate will take the initiative to work independently and work as a driven and results oriented member of the Accounting team. Senior Financial Accountants are responsible for completing a wide range of general accounting, real estate & construction accounting and reporting activities under the guidance and supervision of Accounting Managers or Supervisors. Senior Financial Accountants may be responsible for projects and/or property portfolios and/or corporate/service/management entities. Responsibilities reflect varying levels of capabilities and are expected to evolve as relevant experience is acquired, and greater accountability is demonstrated.

Role & Responsibilities:

+ Maintain accurate general ledger and trial balance integrity, including oversight of cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and development cost accruals in compliance with US GAAP/IFRS

+ Prepare and post recurring, non-recurring, and adjusting journal entries with appropriate documentation and support

+ Develop monthly, quarterly, and year-end audit workpapers, account reconciliations, and intercompany transaction tracking

+ Perform detailed variance analysis on G&A expenses and project overhead against budgets and business plans

+ Reconcile project cost systems to trial balance and support equity/investment account analysis

+ Prepare third-party financial reporting packages for lenders, partners, asset owners, and internal management

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with development and investment teams to forecast project cash flows and net operating income (NOI)

+ Review and update monthly/quarterly cash flow forecasts, and coordinate capital calls to lenders and asset owners

+ Support compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements through ongoing monitoring and documentation updates

+ Liaise with external auditors during audits, providing financial data and explaining business processes and controls

+ Research and interpret GAAP/IFRS standards and complex project or partnership agreements as needed

+ Calculate construction and development management fees, ensuring alignment with contractual agreements

+ Participate in automation initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvement projects across the accounting function

+ Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making and special projects

+ Attend interdepartmental meetings to share insights, provide accounting guidance, and enhance communication between teams

Your Qualifications:

+ A bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required

+ CPA or candidate preferred

+ At least 2-3 years experience in public accounting with audit exposure and/or real estate operating/development accounting is preferred

+ Desire to develop advanced accounting capabilities is essential

+ Solid knowledge of general accounting principles and processes

+ Advanced ability to perform quality assurance reviews and communicate issues

+ Experience with advanced accounting concepts such as equity method of accounting, variable interest entities and consolidations is a plus

+ Experience with project costing and operational accounting systems and reports considered an asset

+ Basic people management and development skills

+ Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes in objectives and portfolio of responsibilities

+ Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ Exposure to financial & project cost systems is a plus (PMWeb,Yardi)

Your Career @ Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also 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. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

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.

#BPUS

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 400 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.