Accountant, Treasury and Tax

Allied is looking for a Accountant, Treasury and Tax to join our Corporate Accounting team. 

At Allied, everything starts with purpose. In the role of Senior Accountant, you will focus on debt, treasury, cash management, taxes, capital allocation and both internal and external reporting. This, in turn, allows Allied to make financial decisions that contribute to our portfolio with accuracy and efficiency.   

Who are you?

We are building upon our achievements at Allied, and the future is exciting. How can we be so sure? We have people like you: engaged professionals who consistently deliver their best. 

Throughout your career, you have stood out for your pursuit of excellence. You are self-motivated, take ownership, and lead by example. In doing so, you elevate your team and collaborate towards your collective goals. 

Above all, you are excited by Allied’s mission and the contribution we make to enhance cities and communities.

What will you do?

• Weekly cash management analysis, draw requests, and wire approvals.
• Monthly treasury management reporting including liquidity reporting to budget and revised projections.
• Monthly debt KPI calculations including interest coverage, indebtedness, and net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA with variance explanations to budget, prior quarter, and same quarter prior year.
• Maintain the unencumbered asset listing and prepare monthly unencumbered asset reporting with variance analysis.
• Perform financial covenant calculations, compile compliance certificates, and reporting packages to lenders.
• Prepare, analyze and reconcile monthly capital spending and present to the VP team.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly reforecast with a focus on all debt metrics and liquidity requirements.
• Assist in preparing the Specified Investment Flow-Through (SIFT) analysis for REIT on a quarterly basis and as needed.
• Prepare annual tax returns including nominee returns, bare trust returns, GP and LP returns, UHT returns, and trust returns.
• Assist with the reporting requirements for external credit rating agencies.
• Preparation of draft REIT tax returns including maintenance of CCA schedules.
• Maintenance of tax tracker and tax database files including tax correspondence.
• Maintenance of debt abstract file and tracking of key dates.
• Sensitivity analysis on various financial instruments including debt instruments and swaps.
• Assist in streamlining and implementing new processes and controls.

What are we looking for?

• University degree or equivalent.
• Working towards the CPA designation an asset.
• One to two years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Familiarity with accounting policies and procedures.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook applications.
• An assertive self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent planning, organization, prioritization and time-management skills are required to manage multiple on-going projects simultaneously.
• Must be a team player and be prepared to work closely and in collaboration with other members of the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to build relationships.

Who are we?

Allied Properties REIT (TSE:AP.UN) is a leading owner and operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities. Allied’s business is providing knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments for creativity and connectivity.

We are also a great place to work. Allied is listed as a 2023 Best Employer in Canada as part of Kincentric’s Best Employers global certification, which distinguishes organizations that demonstrate strong results in employee engagement, organizational agility, engaging leadership and talent focus. 

We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, disability  and socioeconomic background.

Note: If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.