Residential Accounting Team Lead

Residential Accounting - Team Lead

Location: Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Temporary (18-month contract)

Department: Corporate - Finance

Reports to: Senior Manager, Operations Accounting

Role Overview

The Residential Accounting Team Lead is responsible for supporting the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for Northview's residential property portfolio across Canada. This role provides day-to-day leadership, guidance, and informal mentorship to the residential property accounting team while acting as a key liaison between Accounting and Operations divisions. The Team Lead supports month-end close activities, financial review processes, and reporting deliverables, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with corporate accounting standards. This position plays an important role in enabling effective financial reporting and supporting the continued efficiency and effectiveness of residential accounting operations.

Responsibilities

Mentorship & Support

• Provide guidance, coaching, and informal leadership to the residential property accounting team
• Support consistency in accounting processes, workflows, and reporting standards across the team
• Act as a point of escalation for accounting questions, issues, and process clarification

Financial Close & Reporting Support

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including review of reconciliations, journal entries, and working papers
• Assist with preparation and review of internal financial reporting for the residential portfolio
• Support variance analysis and financial review processes by providing insights and validating supporting documentation

Operations & Business Partnership

• Act as a key liaison between Residential Accounting and Operations, supporting financial and operational analysis as required
• Assist in responding to property-level accounting inquiries and ensuring timely resolution of issues
• Support the preparation of Management reporting and operational financial insights

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Support adherence to corporate accounting policies and internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including preparation and coordination of supporting documentation
• Ensure accounting records and documentation are maintained in accordance with established standards

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify and support opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of accounting processes
• Participate in system, process, and reporting enhancement initiatives
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as required

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience; property management or residential real estate preferred
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior and mid-level accountants
• CPA designation, or working towards designation, considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Yardi or other property management ERPs an asset

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with sound business acumen
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and build effective working relationships
• Ability to mentor, support, and provide guidance to junior team members or peers
• Demonstrated ability to identify and support process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment with casual dress code
• Competitive total rewards program that celebrates both individual and company successes
• Paid vacation and wellness benefits
• Extended health, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Inclusive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration
• Supportive office culture with a strong sense of community and shared purpose
• Office located outside the downtown core, with ample free parking and transit access