Job Description

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

***This position is a Hybrid role available in Vancouver, BC.***

About the role:

The Team Lead will be supporting the Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, providing leadership and technical guidance to junior and intermediate accountants. This role ensures the timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and system integrations, while acting as a key point of contact for intercompany and cross-functional accounting needs. With a high level of expertise and independence, the Team Lead operates in a fast-paced environment and requires minimal supervision.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure timely and effective support to all departments/field offices relative to accounting, analysis and controls
• Month end closing process – reviewing and posting general journal entries
• Co-ordinate and liaise with intercompany entities including intercompany statement issuance and issue resolution
• Review and approve monthly variance analysis on financial statements
• Review and approve monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
• Review and approve various monthly and quarterly reports due to the Global consolidation team
• Assist in the coordination of the half-year, interim, SOX, and year-end audits
• Support income as well as indirect tax filings by providing statutory financial information
• Assist in the completion of the US Census reports
• Research and make recommendations on accounting issues based on US GAAP
• Direct management of junior/intermediate accountants (ie. provide mentorship/guidance, vacation approvals, performance/pay reviews, etc.)
• Coordinate and review audit files
• Coordinate and lead accounting related projects/initiatives
  

What you bring:

• CPA designation preferred, with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced environment
• Workday experience is preferred with strong systems and integration experience, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve data or workflow issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience leading or mentoring junior and intermediate accountants
• Payroll experience is an asset; PLP or PCP certification considered a bonus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills and experience in MS Office (Excel) Microsoft
• Microsoft Dynamics AX or Microsoft Dynamics 365 knowledge would be considered an asset

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Vancouver, BC

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $85,350 to $105,000

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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What we offer:

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com