The Opportunity
We are currently looking to hire an Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting functions for our Group of Companies at Frontline Real Estate Services (\xe2\x80\x9cFrontline\xe2\x80\x9d). In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of financial management and analysis. Developing and managing best practice policies and procedures will be yours to own.

You will be relied on to produce thorough, comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.

This role is best suited for someone with a background in accounting who is detail oriented, highly productive, and maintains a systematic, task-focused working style. If you are looking to build your career and enjoy a dynamic work environment that is highly rewarding, then this is for you!

About Frontline Real Estate Services
Frontline Real Estate Services Ltd. is an enterprising boutique real estate brokerage. We\xe2\x80\x99ve earned a name for ourselves in the commercial real estate space across the Fraser Valley and Suburban Metro Vancouver. Frontline\xe2\x80\x99s success is built on the strengths of each agent, employee, and partner.

Visit FLRE.ca (http://www.flre.ca/) to learn more about the team, company\xe2\x80\x99s history, and service offerings.

Our Commitment: Equal Opportunity Employer
Frontline is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge. All our employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

Any information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures relating to your employment will be addressed confidentially.

Frontline is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment and hiring practices.

About Frontline Real Estate Services & Group of Companies
Frontline started in 2009 in a 300 sq.ft. Cloverdale office by a young team with the ambition to be an ally in real estate to the strong, growing and under-served business communities in the Fraser Valley. Frontline was founded as the first full-service, end-to-end boutique commercial real estate agency in the Valley.

Today, headquartered in Langley, BC, Frontline provides real estate services across the Fraser Valley and suburban Metro Vancouver, BC, including:

• Residential land sales
• Industrial sales & leasing
• Commercial sales & leasing
• Project marketing*
• New & resale home sales*
• Strata property management
• Through affiliate company Breakside Real Estate Group.

Primary responsibilities for the Accounting Manager position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Guide financial decisions by applying best practice company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Develop and monitor budgets with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Help develop and support short and long-term operational financial strategies
• Manage daily accounting operations, accounts payable/receivable
• Manage payroll/benefit reconciliation/RRSP remittances
• Prepare financial statements for quarterly and annual reporting and returns
• Conduct forecast/budget and variance analysis
• Monitor financial performance of the Group of Companies independently and collectively
• Ongoing audit of best practice accounting policies and procedures, offer recommendations for improvement and champion the implementation of new processes
• Undertake financial due diligence for potential acquisitions
• Evaluate accounting and internal control systems
• Recurring evaluations of the effectiveness of current accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics
• Hire, train and retain skilled accounting staff
• Implement, maintain and train FINTRAC Compliance program as FINTRAC Compliance Officer

Education / Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, finance, or related field
• Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant)
• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Administration (MBA) is an asset
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role with at least 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in human resources
• Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
• Working knowledge of provincial tax regulations and compliance reporting
• Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
• Exceptional history of financial project management

Core Competencies
To perform this job successfully, a candidate must possess the following core competencies:

• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to accurately compile, analyze and interpret results
• Strong communication and management skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Accountable and reliable
• Ability to reprioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic \xe2\x80\x93 professional and able to consistently produce high-quality work
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to produce thorough, robust financial reports
• Ability to analyze sources of information and make related recommendations
• Highly productive, independent, and resourceful

Benefits

• Competitive extended group benefits: life insurance, AD&D, LTD and extended health and dental (after 3-months)
• RRSP matching program (after 3-months)
• Comprehensive career development plan
• Professional development opportunities

Work Conditions
The successful candidate will work at Frontline\xe2\x80\x99s head office in Langley B.C. (free parking, onsite fitness centre, coffee station). Office hours are Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday 8:30 am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm, however, due to the nature of the role, the candidate may be required to work extended hours as necessary.

Please note: if you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted to complete compulsory light personality testing.