Brookfield Properties
Senior Financial Accountant, Development & Construction
Brookfield Properties, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Location
Key Tower - 127 Public Square
Job Description
We Are Brookfield Properties: We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the financial management of development projects, providing accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and strategic guidance to stakeholders.
This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborate, fast-paced environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact on high-profile initiatives. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role with real influence and variety, we'd love to hear from you.
Role & Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate general ledger and trial balance integrity, including oversight of cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and development cost accruals in compliance with US GAAP/IFRS
Prepare and post recurring, non-recurring, and adjusting journal entries with appropriate documentation and support
Develop monthly, quarterly, and year-end audit workpapers, account reconciliations, and intercompany transaction tracking
Perform detailed variance analysis on G&A expenses and project overhead against budgets and business plans
Reconcile project cost systems to trial balance and support equity/investment account analysis
Prepare third-party financial reporting packages for lenders, partners, asset owners, and internal management
Collaborate cross-functionally with development and investment teams to forecast project cash flows and net operating income (NOI)
Review and update monthly/quarterly cash flow forecasts, and coordinate capital calls to lenders and asset owners
Support compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements through ongoing monitoring and documentation updates
Liaise with external auditors during audits, providing financial data and explaining business processes and controls
Research and interpret GAAP/IFRS standards and complex project or partnership agreements as needed
Calculate construction and development management fees, ensuring alignment with contractual agreements
Participate in automation initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvement projects across the accounting function
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making and special projects
Attend interdepartmental meetings to share insights, provide accounting guidance, and enhance communication between teams
Your Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
CPA or candidate preferred
At least 2-3 years experience in public accounting with audit exposure and/or real estate operating/development accounting is preferred
Desire to develop advanced accounting capabilities is essential
Solid knowledge of general accounting principles and processes
Advanced ability to perform quality assurance reviews and communicate issues
Experience with advanced accounting concepts such as equity method of accounting, variable interest entities and consolidations is a plus
Experience with project costing and operational accounting systems and reports considered an asset
Basic people management and development skills
Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes in objectives and portfolio of responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Exposure to financial & project cost systems is a plus (PMWeb,Yardi)
Your Career @ Brookfield Properties: At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.
End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.
Why Brookfield Properties? We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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We Are Brookfield Properties: We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the financial management of development projects, providing accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and strategic guidance to stakeholders.
This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborate, fast-paced environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact on high-profile initiatives. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role with real influence and variety, we'd love to hear from you.
Role & Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate general ledger and trial balance integrity, including oversight of cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and development cost accruals in compliance with US GAAP/IFRS
Prepare and post recurring, non-recurring, and adjusting journal entries with appropriate documentation and support
Develop monthly, quarterly, and year-end audit workpapers, account reconciliations, and intercompany transaction tracking
Perform detailed variance analysis on G&A expenses and project overhead against budgets and business plans
Reconcile project cost systems to trial balance and support equity/investment account analysis
Prepare third-party financial reporting packages for lenders, partners, asset owners, and internal management
Collaborate cross-functionally with development and investment teams to forecast project cash flows and net operating income (NOI)
Review and update monthly/quarterly cash flow forecasts, and coordinate capital calls to lenders and asset owners
Support compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements through ongoing monitoring and documentation updates
Liaise with external auditors during audits, providing financial data and explaining business processes and controls
Research and interpret GAAP/IFRS standards and complex project or partnership agreements as needed
Calculate construction and development management fees, ensuring alignment with contractual agreements
Participate in automation initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvement projects across the accounting function
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making and special projects
Attend interdepartmental meetings to share insights, provide accounting guidance, and enhance communication between teams
Your Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
CPA or candidate preferred
At least 2-3 years experience in public accounting with audit exposure and/or real estate operating/development accounting is preferred
Desire to develop advanced accounting capabilities is essential
Solid knowledge of general accounting principles and processes
Advanced ability to perform quality assurance reviews and communicate issues
Experience with advanced accounting concepts such as equity method of accounting, variable interest entities and consolidations is a plus
Experience with project costing and operational accounting systems and reports considered an asset
Basic people management and development skills
Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes in objectives and portfolio of responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Exposure to financial & project cost systems is a plus (PMWeb,Yardi)
Your Career @ Brookfield Properties: At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.
End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.
Why Brookfield Properties? We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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