Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting

Public Company in Real Estate Sector. Great opportunity for a senior accounting professional seeking the next step in their career. We’re looking for technically strong accountants who enjoy diverse responsibilities, including public company financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and tax. Excellent corporate culture with long-tenured employees on the finance team.

Who- the Company: 
Our client is a Vancouver-headquartered publicly-listed company in the real estate sector. There is great opportunity for new learning with this organization and steady career development over the years.

What- the Role: 
Our client is looking for a dynamic and hands-on individual to join their fast-paced entrepreneurial team as an Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting.  Candidates will have achieved their Canadian CPA accounting designation in 2021, 2022, or 2023, or possibly this year.

This new employee will focus on financial reporting (under US GAAP) and corporate close, with some involvement in budgeting, internal controls (SOX), and tax (overseeing the tax worked prepared by a Big 4 firm). The Assistant Manager will be in frequent communication with accountants working in Vancouver and in other offices, many of whom are CPAs who trained in a large public practice accounting firm.  

This is a well-rounded, comprehensive role and a great learning opportunity for a high-achieving individual. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of an entrepreneurial environment and is hands-on in their approach to solving complex and rewarding accounting issues. This is a unique and rare opportunity to have direct accountability for some of the accounting and finance at an established public company where you can get direct insight into the innerworkings of the business. SWIM can provide interested candidates with a list of responsibilities.

Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking designated Accountants (Canadian CPA) who have worked for several years in public practice. A high-performing Senior Associate or newly-minted Manager directly out of a Big 4 or other multi-national public practice firm is very well-suited to this role. Must have experience being the Lead Senior on engagements and taking care of files from front to back, start to finish, not just participating on a section of a file. Ideally seeking people with recent and relevant experience with public company reporting (US GAAP and US-based client experience would be great, but not required).

We are looking for well-rounded high-achievers with a track record of success in their career and education. Great communication skills are key. Pursuit of US CPA designation is an asset, and the company is open to financially supporting their new employee with the pursuit of the US CPA if/when they choose to pursue it. Previous experience in accounting for the real estate investment sector is a “nice to have.” Strong Excel skills are required.

• Canadian CPA designation, in good standing;
• 4 years progressive work experience in accounting, audit, assurance, and/or tax within a multi-national public practice accounting firm;
• Relevant University degree in accounting, commerce, finance, or economics;
• Understanding of public company reporting environment including Sarbanes Oxley compliance;
• Real estate sector experience is preferred, not required;
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills,
• Collaborative and fun-loving team player;
• Ability to manage several competing priorities at once;
• Detailed oriented, analytical, and strong problem-solving abilities;
• Understanding of financial ERP systems;
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

How Much:
Base salary commensurate with experience, education, and skills- in the range of $90,000 to $108,000. Please note that for the top end, candidates will need many years of relevant experience and highly relevant skills in public company accounting. There is also an achievable performance-based bonus, good benefits and vacation time, and professional development support.

Where:  
Downtown Vancouver in the heart of the financial district, very transit accessible. Very beautiful corporate office with excellent views and an inviting, modern feel. On-site gym and showers. Full-time in-office role.

When & How to Apply: 
This search is moving quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY NOW’ and send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with SWIM’s internal systems). Thank you!