Senior Accountant, Global Finance

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives - and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.The Senior Accountant will share responsibility for internal and external financial reporting activities, assist with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, and continually update our accounting documentation and practices as we implement best-practices.The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $85,000 to $100,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.Assist in the coordination and preparation of information included in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for reporting to internal and external stakeholdersAssist in drafting new required footnotesAssist in drafting Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) ensuring that explanations accurately explain the reason for changes in the business and are in the appropriate order of magnitudeTechnical research on accounting issues and new accounting standards impacting the international financial reporting standards (IFRS) reporting processCompletion of the IFRS disclosure checklistAssist in drafting technical accounting memos and accounting policies Assist with month-end close and consolidation processes to ensure results are prepared in accordance with IFRS and the Company’s policy (i.e. reviewing output from the NetSuite general ledger, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations to identify potential errors or omissions, compiling financial statements and their related support) Assist with accounting in complex areas including but not limited to revenue, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity transactions, consolidations, variable interest entities, and share based compensationAssist with special projects and other functions as required by managerAssist in the preparation of schedules provided to external auditors and other external financial subject matter expertsBachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institutionCertified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant, required or actively working towards completion.2-4 years of experience required, public accounting experience idealExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExtremely strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines, with attention to detail and the ability to work independentlyProven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracyProficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office productsExperience drafting and/or editing financial statements and footnotesHigh technical accounting proficiency, with experience auditing account reconciliations and revenue recognition; exposure to IFRS a plusMulti-national experience, or exposure to accounting in a multi-currency environment a plusNetSuite, Adaptive, Tableau, Solution 7 and Active Disclosure experience ideal but not required Our Equal Opportunity CommitmentAvison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.Benefits offered to full time W2 employeesTraditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenureMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceCompany paid Life and AD&D InsuranceCompany paid Short & Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Critical Illness and Accident CoverageHealthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax BenefitsWellness programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Work-Life BalanceCompetitive paid vacation days2 personal/wellness daysPaid holidays plus 2 floating holidaysAnnual volunteer day for Day of Giving