Controller

You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.

If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!

Responsabilities:  

• Monitor the financial performance and manage accounting processes and direct reports in the region;
• Manage and review all supporting financial schedules to ensure balances are current and appropriate;
• Review GL details for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to reconciling revenue, reconciling commission expense and verifying proper coding of direct expenses;
• Prepare monthly financial statements with variance comments, adhering to strict reporting deadlines;
• Work closely with Managing Director; communicate financial results and other financial metrics regularly; provide information as requested for special projects;
• Responsible for Accounts Receivables and Other Receivables, including Employee chargebacks and Draws;
• Manage and review payroll information, including weekly commission payments;
• Ensure compliance with real estate regulations related to trade records, trust accounts, commission payments and FINTRAC;
• Prepare annual operating and CAPEX budget as well as provide reforecasts as required;
• Support quarterly and year end audit requirements;
• Ensure that all tax payment obligations are met for region;
• Provide information for tax, legal and regulatory requirements as requested;
• Participate in improvement initiatives around internal controls and system processes;
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Professional recognized accounting designation with minimum 5 years of relevant experience;
• Strong knowledge in financial and operational reporting and analysis.
• Advanced Excel knowledge;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required, both spoken and written, with excellent grammar in both languages;
• Highly organized, able to multi-task and manage time effectively in a demanding fast-paced environment.

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world.  We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity. 

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process. For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY!