Your new company

• Deliver timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting on a quarterly and annual basis
• Responsible for full cycle accounting of 4 projects
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all Reporting and Internal Controls requirements
• Assess, develop and implement internal controls and processes for operations
• Manage the preparation and filing of corporate tax and statutory returns for multiple companies
• Assist in the development of enhanced reporting to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee
• Assist in the development and refinement of structured and efficient accounting procedures
• Develop a good understanding of the infrastructure business (e.g. owned / managed investments)
• Analyze and identify areas of high risk and address these with diligence and a high degree of detail
• Assist in the development of the Annual Business Plan
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and manage cash resources
• Provide Treasury management for all assigned projects
• Provide analysis and recommendations for improving efficiencies and financial performance
• Maintain strong working relationships and a primary contact with professional advisors and lenders including bankers, trustee, tax advisors, auditors and others
• Manage the annual external audit(s)
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the Infrastructure team, other Controllers and various other stakeholder departments
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the Infrastructure team to ensure a good understanding of the investments and operational considerations that impact the financial operations and results of the company
• As required, assist the Infrastructure team with other duties related to operations or required deal support
• Manage paper/electronic filings and ensure tax compliance (sales tax, income tax, etc.)
• Strong understanding of the tax structure and requirements related to infrastructure investments
• Assist in the implementation of a centralized financial reporting system
• Mentoring staff on accounting processes and technical skills.

• A Professionally designated accountant
• Advanced accounting technical skills and thorough understanding of IFRS and ASPE
• Minimum of 3–5 years post-designation accounting experience
• Solid understanding of processes and systems
• Must be able to multitask and handle competing deadlines
• Must be a team player and willing to do all tasks, large or small.
• Oversee full cycle accounting functions, including treasury, profitability, indirect taxes, intercompany, and other areas;
• Provides mentoring, management and support to team members
• Expert knowledge of Accounting Principles and the ability to identify issues and interpret and apply accounting policies
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to provide financial expertise and guidance to internal user departments and subsidiaries; external stakeholders, partners and government agencies;
• Solid leadership skills, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices
• An effective approach to integrating technology in day-to-day accounting functions
• Previous real estate and Public Private Partnerships experience would be an asset.
• Previous experience with corporate tax would be an asset.
• Experience with system reporting and implementation would be an asset.

• Designated Accountant Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration, finance or related discipline
• Yardi experience will be an asset.
• CFA Designation

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