
Senior Accountant, Foreign Real Estate Accounting (Fixed term)
Job Description
CLOSING DATE:
Opportunity
Are you a self-starter with a drive to research, problem solve and create efficiencies? If that sounds like you, there will be an opportunity to shine as a Senior Accountant, Real Estate Financial Operations.In this role, you will play an important part in leveraging the real estate portfolio through sound accounting and financial reporting practices to ensure maximum value for our clients. You will play an instrumental role in developing and completing the financial reporting for the foreign real estate portfolio totaling over $8.5 billion. Outside of the financial reporting cycles, you will have the opportunity to contribute to special projects focused on driving efficiencies across the team.
***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on June 11, 2026***
Responsibilities
Responsible for the preparation of year-end consolidated financial statements, working papers and reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders in an accurate and timely fashion
Taking ownership of a portfolio of properties by loading data, validating uploads, preparing consolidation working papers from detailed property level financial data, and answering financial statement audit queries.
Responsible for the preparation of quarterly fund market value updates, entry and validation of loan terms and amortization
Leading the annual budget process for a portfolio of properties
Researching and preparing accounting policy papers supporting reporting standards and accounting treatment for transactions.
Participating in onboarding new investments, system setup, roll up and cascading rules design in the Yardi real estate management system and developing reporting requirements with property managers and asset managers
Acting as the accounting point of contact for external property and asset managers
Our Ideal Candidate
Completion of CPA designation
5+ years of experience, ideally with exposure to real estate
Prior experience with Yardi Asset Management Software is preferred
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on information presented
Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others
Success Measures
A highly successful Senior Accountant will contribute to the implementation of efficiencies across the financial reporting cycle and investigate best practices of automation tools and artificial intelligence.
Benefits and Rewards:
Exciting special project work and stretch assignments
Ongoing training and coaching
Educational reimbursement programs
Health care spending account
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Onsite fitness facilities
About AIMCo:
AIMCo is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified investment managers, with over $168 billion of assets under management for 32 clients, a diverse group of Alberta public sector pension plans, endowment funds, and government accounts representing all Albertans.
We are guided by the core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration.
AIMCo is mindful and responsive to actively evaluating, assessing and optimizing risk to achieve superior performance for Albertans. We believe that every employee is empowered and accountable for managing risk.
AIMCo is committed to building and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We believe that fostering a culture of belonging allows our people to bring their best selves to work. We actively encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and members of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
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Next Steps
We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.
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At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.