Job Description

AP & Treasury Associate
Halifax, NS (Hybrid)
Reference # HL-17539

Fiera Real Estate is a Canadian real estate investment-management firm that protects and grows the money they manage on behalf of their clients and partners by investing directly in exceptional real estate assets. Fiera Real Estate manages approximately CAD 9 billion of real estate holdings through its investment funds and accounts, which hold office, retail, industrial and multi-family properties across Canada and the UK.

We are excited to work with Fiera Real Estate to find an AP & Treasury Associate to join their team in Halifax, NS. The AP & Treasury Associate is responsible for managing all activities associated with the timely and accurate payment of invoices and other remittances for the Fiera Real Estate group of funds as well as overseeing electronic banking transactions and platform administration, tax and bill payments and review and coordination of billing relationships with Fiera vendors and internal contacts across funds. Additional responsibilities would include responding to government taxation requests and managing various input tax compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• AP processing for all Fiera funds - reviewing data entry input, managing the communication and flow of invoices to the central hub, paying invoices when due via cheque or online payment, preparing and processing account transfers, EFTs and wire transfers, coordinating proper signing for all payments and ensuring all processes and approvals are received on a timely basis.
• Manages AP systems functions including maintenance of general ledger posting accounts and AP subledger, ensures accuracy and timeliness for all monthly reporting and payables tracking.
• Reviews and verifies invoice coding and system posting at the GL level.
• Resolves non-routine and complex payment issues with vendors. Communicates with vendors on AP related issues.
• Manages GST / HST and QST payments for all entities as well as taking responsibility for administrative issues with CRA related to GST / HST and QST remittances and refunds.
• Manages requests from government taxation agencies for GST / HST compliance requirements and assessment follow up.
• Work with all banks and property managers where necessary, to implement and manage ACH / EFT / PAD programs to ensure proper handling of all system and automated payment requirements.
• Administers banking platform user access, service setup and daily banking relationship and functional issues.
• Works with accounting staff to ensure all monthly expenses and accruals / estimates are properly reviewed and accounted for and invoice coding is correct and recorded appropriately.
• Creates special/ad hoc reports and responds to requests and queries as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Relevant higher education paired with 3-5 years of senior level AP oversight / management experience in a medium to large size organization or equivalent technical expertise
• Experience with various banking platforms and electronic cash movement and management
• Familiarity with GST / HST compliance and managing government requests
• Strong Excel skills
• Self starter and motivated
• Ability to prioritize and respond quickly with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organization skills

If you are an experienced AP professional that enjoys supporting treasury, cash flow, and liquidity in a complex business, we would like to chat with you!

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d below:

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and
our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can reach their true
potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability, genetic information, or any other federal, state, or local
protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

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