Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private member clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. 

Experience using Yardi or Timberline (Sage300) is an asset. The ability to prioritize and work well under pressure is paramount.

__Job Duties & Responsibilities:__
- Verify invoice accuracy, code invoices, obtain approvals and enter into Timberscan/Timberline/Yardi
- Handle accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
- Follow up with authorized internal parties to ensure that proper backup and approval exists at all times prior to processing an invoice in the system and with company’s procedures and policies
- Reconcile progress billing invoices to contracts to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assist various departments to ensure accurate flow of invoices per deadlines and ad-hoc requests
- Perform cheque runs, process wire transfer payments and online bill payments
- Process invoices in a multi currency environment
- Check for accuracy on Purchase Orders and Contracts that are submitted to accounting

__Qualifications:__
- 2+ years experience in accounts payable; experience with property accounting and Yardi an asset
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively within a fast-paced environment
- Understand Canada’s federal and provincial sales taxes
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Real estate development experience is an asset but not mandatory


Accounts Payable Specialist- Toronto

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private members clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. 

Westbank is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to be responsible for corporate financial reporting for all entities based in the United States.  The related real estate projects can be in various phases, including pre-development, construction and property management.  Reporting directly to the Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of accounting related functions, including: 

__Job Duties & Responsibilities:__ 

*Financial Statement and Working Paper Preparation*
- Prepare monthly financial statement packages for corporate and project entities including financial statements, cash flow analysis and supporting working papers
- Assist in managing cash flow requirements
- Assist in annual audit requirements and ad-hoc reporting requirements
- Assist in all partnership reporting
- Assist in all lending reporting requirements

*Project Development Accounting*
- Minimal project development accounting, intention for well rounded growth and exposure to all facets of business
- Prepare and maintain monthly proformas, bank draws, budgets & forecasts
- Effectively communicate with development team on budget concerns or overages
- Post cash impacts from wires, ach, etc., bank reconciliations
- Manage contract administration on development projects
- Prepare partners cash calls

*Technical and Other*
- Evaluate existing systems and procedures, providing recommendations for improvement
- Work closely with development project managers and rental property managers to maintain an accurate, efficient accounting presentation of the operational activities
- Administrative duties including photocopying, filing, preparing, organizing and maintaining accounting/contract records
- Perform other accounting or administrative tasks as needed
- Train and mentor staff as needed

__Qualifications:__
- An accounting degree with a minimum of 5 years of direct accounting experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to multiple demands, set priorities and achieve results on a timely basis
- Analytical thinker and ability to readily grasp new concepts and adapt to a fast paced, ever-changing environment

__Desirable attributes include:__
- Experience in real estate project development, construction and property management accounting
- Experience using Timberline and/or Yardi Voyager accounting system
- IFRS/GAAP U.S. accounting knowledge

Senior Financial Accountant

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private member clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. 

Westbank is seeking an energetic self-starter to perform the accounting requirements for a portfolio of commercial properties.  The candidate should be capable of efficiently processing the monthly tenant portfolio, managing cash flow requirements and projections and prepare monthly financial statements for review by management.  We are looking for a candidate that is capable of adapting to our continuing operational changes and improvements to our Yardi Voyager accounting system.

__Job Duties & Responsibilities:__

•	Accounting
o	Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements, supporting working papers and all ongoing activities (receipts, disbursements) for a portfolio of commercial buildings
o	Manage cash flow requirements, projecting monthly cash balances, receipts and disbursements 
o	Assist property managers in preparation of annual budgets
o	Provide monthly budget to actual variance analysis
o	Review & set up commercial leases in Yardi system, and prepare CAM reconciliation on a monthly/annual basis
o	Evaluate, plan and implement improvements to existing systems and procedures as required

•	Supervision and Other
o	Oversee work performed by Accounts Payable staff in processing monthly invoices and payments
o	Work closely with property managers to maintain an accurate, efficient accounting presentation of the operational activities
o	Coordinate with auditors on the external annual audit, providing supporting working papers and other support, as required
o	Administrative duties including photocopying, filing, preparing, organizing and maintaining accounting/contract records

__Qualifications:__
•	Experience in real estate property management accounting, primarily in commercial property management accounting
•	CPA designated
•	Strong verbal and written communication skills
•	Advanced computer skills as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
•	Strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to multiple demands, set priorities and achieve results on a timely basis
•	Analytical thinker and ability to readily grasp new concepts and adapt to a fast paced, ever-changing environment
•	Experience using Yardi Voyager accounting system


Commercial Property Management Accountant 

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private members clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. 

As we have evolved, we have taken on initiatives of greater ambition, in our cities of focus. We are always looking for talented, passionate and committed individuals to join our growing team. It’s our work together that makes it all possible.

A detailed-oriented team member who is adaptable and likes being challenged is required.  Computer skills and knowledge in Excel and Word are a must.  Experience using Yardi or Timberline is an asset.  This is a fast paced environment and the individual must be able to handle multiple projects and work towards deadlines with a strong sense of urgency when needed.  The ability to prioritize and work well under pressure is paramount. The Accounts Payable Specialist’s responsibilities will include but not limited to:

- Verify invoice accuracy, coding invoices, obtaining approvals and coding of invoices and entering into Timberscan/Timberline/Yardi
- Follow-up with consultants/vendor for inquiries or discrepancies
- Reconcile progress billing invoices to contracts to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assisting Finance department in Vancouver to ensure accurate flow of invoices per deadlines and ad-hoc requests
- Liaison with project development/property management teams and handling vendor inquiries
- Printing cheques and processing wire transfer payments
- Able to process invoices in a multi currency environment
- General administrative duties
- Checking for accuracy on Purchase Orders and Contracts that are submitted to accounting
- Process corporate invoices and expense reports

__Qualifications/Requirements:__

- Exceptional time management skills
- 2 years’ experience in accounts payable
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively within a fast-paced environment
- Address opportunities and challenges with initiative and creativity
- A team player committed to supporting colleagues and working part of a team
- Resourceful and organized with great attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must
- Confidence and ability to "think on your feet" to handle a variety of social situations
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Self starter that works well with minimal supervision

__Email your application to [employment@westbankcorp.com](mailto:employment@westbankcorp.com)__


Accounts Payable Specialist

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private member clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. 
Westbank is seeking an energetic self-starter to perform the accounting requirements for our residential rental portfolio.  The candidate should be capable of efficiently processing the monthly tenant portfolio, managing cash flow requirements and projections and prepare monthly financial statements for review by management.  Westbank expects our residential rental portfolio to increase rapidly over the next five years as we complete construction of a number of residential rental towers in Vancouver and Toronto.  As a result, we are seeking a candidate that will be able to adapt to continuing change and improvements to our Yardi Voyager accounting system to reflect the increased importance of the residential rental operations.

__Job Duties & Responsibilities:__
Accounting
o	Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements, supporting working papers and all ongoing activities (receipts, disbursements) for a portfolio of residential rental buildings
o	Review residential lease contract and work with A/R accountant to manage move in/move out accounting process
o	Manage cash flow requirements, projecting monthly cash balances, receipts and disbursements 
o	Assist property managers in preparation of annual budgets
o	Provide monthly budget to actual variance analysis
o	Review accuracy of accounts payable coding

Policies and Procedures
o	Evaluate existing systems and procedures, providing recommendations for improvement
o	Working with property managers and supervisors to assist in implementing recommended changes to the policies and procedures 

Technical Support and Other
o	Work closely with property managers to maintain an accurate, efficient accounting presentation of the operational activities
o	Understand the current Residential Tenancy Board rules and regulation
o	Administrative duties including photocopying, filing, preparing, organizing and maintaining accounting/contract records

__Qualifications:__
•	Experience in real estate property management accounting (3-4 years), primarily in residential rental, with a secondary knowledge of commercial/retail property management accounting
•	CPA designated 
•	Strong verbal and written communication skills
•	Advanced computer skills as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
•	Strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to multiple demands, set priorities and achieve results on a timely basis
•	Analytical thinker and ability to readily grasp new concepts and adapt to a fast paced, ever-changing environment
•	Experience using Yardi Voyager accounting system


Residential Rental Property Management Accountant 

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private member clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. 

Westbank is seeking a Corporate Controller whose attributes must include a strong technical accounting background, with an ability to identify and address issues in a wide range of real estate and other operations, including IFRS, ASPE, US GAAP, partnerships, co-ownerships, REITS, US and overseas operations, corporate income and commodity tax, regulated utilities and not for profit.  The candidate must be accustomed to regular change and challenge and is capable in providing a mix of both hands-on detailed work with managerial oversight, when required. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

•	Consolidation and Audit
o	Oversee the staff member responsible for the preparation of the annual consolidated working papers and financial statements of the corporate parent company including all supporting working papers, providing direct involvement, where required
o	Coordinate all audit activities for 30 plus audits and review engagements of individual projects within the Westbank group 
o	Prepare and oversee books and records for the corporate parent company within the Westbank corporate structure
•	Cash Flow and Finance
o	Manage short term (3 – 6 month) cash flow requirements for the Westbank group, identifying and projecting all corporate cash flow requirements and determining cash sources
o	Providing support to the Finance department in negotiating and administrating all loan documents, maintaining an ongoing status of all existing and potential loans
•	Technical Support and Other
o	Provide accounting technical support for the Property Management, Project Development and Corporate entities, including advice on new corporate structure plans and agreements
o	Assist in the set up of the accounting systems, policies and procedures for new operations or entities
o	Evaluation of existing and future Accounting ERP needs, with the intention of proposing and implementing a company-wide system conversion
o	Reviewing agreements, identifying accounting, tax, reporting, cash flow and insurance requirements for dissemination of knowledge
o	Supporting the accounting team in the identification and resolution of day to day issues involving systems and controls, accounting and tax, approval and contract
•	Operations and Supervision
o	Work with all different departments within Westbank to develop and maintain accurate and timely reporting, setting up policies, systems and staffing for new branches, when required
o	Provide support to all accounting staff in project development, property management and corporate to ensure ongoing efficient accounting operations of a team of 35 
o	Review of financial statements internally prepared by accounting staff

Qualifications:

•	Strong accounting technical knowledge in all areas of IFRS, ASPE, consolidation, foreign exchange, real estate
•	Strong verbal and written communication skills
•	Advanced computer skills as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
•	Capable of advanced Excel or data structure and data manipulation works for report generation purposes
•	Strong organizational and managerial skills, ability to adapt to multiple demands, set priorities and achieve results on a timely basis
•	Ability to grasp accounting and legal technical concepts quickly
•	Analytical thinker and ability to readily grasp new concepts and adapt to a fast paced, ever-changing environment
•	Ability to work in a number of different environments and personalities, including construction sites, operations, corporate head offices, owner managed

Preferred qualifications include:

•	Experience in real estate property management and project development accounting
•	Experience using Yardi and Timberline accounting systems

This position continues to evolve as the Company expands and adapts to a changing environment.  It is therefore subject to ongoing change and demands someone that is willing to adapt to these changing demands.

The successful candidate will be CPA designated and will have a minimum of 5 years of increasing accounting experience and responsibility with a comfortable understanding of the above noted facets of the industry environments.  Compensation is dependent upon experience.  


Corporate Controller

Position: Real Estate Development Manager 

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private members clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. 

As we have evolved, we have taken on initiatives of greater ambition, in our cities of focus. We are always looking for talented, passionate and committed individuals to join our growing team. It’s our work together that makes it all possible.

Westbank is seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to be responsible for various high profile multi- use tower projects located in the United States. The projects will be in various phases, including pre-development, construction and property management. Reporting directly to the Development Principal, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of development related functions, including:

- Manage Westbank Initiatives pertaining to elements over multiple projects.
- Manage the design and document process with consultants as representative of the Owner/Developer.
- Manage Site development approval process with local jurisdiction.
- Manage Project Budget and work with Westbank Finance Team on tracking.
- Manage agreements with development partners and lenders.
- Attend project consultant team meetings.
- Manage project schedule.
- Provide input to the consultants in the development of documents specific to Westbank initiatives.
- Manage contracts with consultants.
- Manage Utility and Telecommunication service to the site.
- Manage multiple projects at any one time
- Provide input and assistance from the operational perspective on properties under development.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, regular attendance and performing all tasks in a professional manner
- Other ad hoc tasks as required    

__Candidate must possess:__
- A degree in architecture, engineering, other real estate related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in the real estate industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to multiple demands, set priorities and achieve results on a timely basis
- Analytical thinker and ability to readily grasp new concepts and adapt to a fast paced, ever- changing environment

__Desirable attributes include:__
- Direct experience in real estate project development or construction

This position continues to evolve as the Company expands and adapts to a changing environment. It is therefore subject to ongoing change and demands someone that is willing to adapt to these changing demands.  

Compensation is dependent upon experience.


Development Manager 

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private members clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. 

As we have evolved, we have taken on initiatives of greater ambition, in our cities of focus. We are always looking for talented, passionate and committed individuals to join our growing team. It’s our work together that makes it all possible.

Westbank is seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for various high profile multi- use tower projects located in the United States. The projects will be in various phases, including pre-development, construction and property management. Reporting directly to the Development Principal, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of development related functions, including:

__Review and Coordinate Owner Tasks in support of construction, specific to:____
- Support for review of contractor recommendations
- Support for review of Contractor Change Orders
- Support process for response to Contractor’s Priority List
- Support process for resolution to potential construction impacts.
- Attend project Owner/Architect/Contractor team meetings during the Construction Phase.
- Establish Quality Control plan for construction review by Owner in preparation for unit leasing and/or tenant turnover.
- Review on-going construction activities in support of the Quality Control program.
- Oversee Contractor generated documentation with Design team for tracking response.
- Coordinate multiple projects under construction at any one time.

__Candidate must possess:__
- Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in the real estate construction industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to multiple demands, set priorities and achieve results on a timely basis
- Analytical thinker and ability to readily grasp new concepts and adapt to a fast paced, ever- changing environment

__Desirable attributes include:__
- Experience in high rise construction
- Experience in real estate development

This position continues to evolve as the Company expands and adapts to a changing environment. It is therefore subject to ongoing change and demands someone that is willing to adapt to these changing demands.  
Compensation is dependent upon experience.


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