Corporate Accountant

BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 28 cities across twelve countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients. BGO is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit www.bgo.com

BGO promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

The Opportunity

As a member of our Corporate Accounting Team, the Corporate Accountant will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of the Canadian Corporate business units. This includes corporate payables, government remittances, preparation of various accounting reporting packages and assisting other team members on a regular basis. The candidate will work within the Finance team and liaise with the Corporate business unit stakeholders. The role will report to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Finance.

What You Will Do

• Prepare monthly corporate accounting reporting packages; including supplemental schedules and provide explanation of significant variances
• Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare monthly mobility account reconciliations
• Prepare month end closing journal entries and accruals
• Prepare and coordinate IFRS 16 entries
• Manage monthly capitalization & depreciation process for Fixed Assets
• Manage prepaid expense and amortization schedule
• Prepare monthly tax reconciliations and remittance
• Prepare wire transfers, review invoices and employee expense reports
• Maintain A/R ledger, prepare chargeback invoices, manage collections and investigate overdue amounts
• Prepare daily bank reconciliation and bank deposits
• Assist with corporate budgets/forecast/profitability adjustments
• Support various business unit leaders with financial information reports and requests
• Assist in ad hoc requests and analysis, and,
• Embrace and proactively support BGO’s culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility

Who You Are

• Education: University/College degree/diploma in Finance/Accounting; enrolled in CPA program
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of full cycle accounting experience; real estate knowledge an asset
• Communication & Relationship Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with a variety of personalities; positive attitude and team player
• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Ability to allocate time effectively, work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment and manage tight deadlines; possess a good sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities and adapt to new ideas and constant changes while maintaining a keen attention to detail; work independently with minimum supervision; and take ownership of job responsibilities
• Computer Skills: Advanced skills in Excel required; knowledge of Yardi, Elevate, and Concur an asset
• Police Clearance: A criminal verification check is required for employment

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO.