Job Description

The Opportunity

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Finance department. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting while maintaining compliance with Chartwell Retirement Residences’ policies and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Based on Chartwell Retirement Residences’ business plan and corporate goals, and in consultation with the Director, Operations Property Finance, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for:

• Producing accurate and reliable property-level financial reporting packages
• Providing financial analysis of financial statements
• Assisting in the quarterly review and annual auditing processes
• Integrating new acquisitions
• Working collaboratively with property/operations management to develop and analyze the annual property budgets, including capital budgets
• Reviewing monthly financial packages prepared by property accountants
• Assist in managing relationships with external consultants and stakeholders
• Review monthly working paper packages and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Provide mentorship, feedback, and guidance to accountants within the team
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Senior Management, Operations, Accounting Managers, and external third parties, including government agencies
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Continuously striving to develop recommendations for process enhancements to optimize property-level financial reporting
• Performing special projects as requested

Qualifications

Education:

• University degree (Business/Finance related)
• Enrolled in or possesses a CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles
• Related industry experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Canadian GAAP (required)
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office (required). Intermediate to Advanced Excel (required)
• Public company experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of industry specific accounting principles (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, creative, and reliable
• French/English Bilingualism is an asset

Special Requirements

• Irregular hours may be required.
• Criminal and reference check required.

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.