Accounting Manager, Real Estate Finance

Job summary

Manage and review accounting and financial reporting for real estate properties, funds, and corporate entities, including month-end close, NAV calculations, tax filings, cash forecasts, capital reconciliations, and distributions. Drive process improvements and automation, support audits, build relationships with partners and property managers, and mentor junior accounting staff.

Job details

About Nicola Wealth: We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 98% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm’s values through this phase of significant growth. By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in a values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let’s talk! About Nicola Real Estate: Nicola Real Estate, the real estate division of Nicola Wealth, manages over $10 billion (as of December 31, 2025) of commercial real estate in Canada and the United States, on behalf of both private and institutional investors. The team of experienced real estate professionals manage a diverse portfolio of industrial, office, retail, multifamily, seniors housing and self-storage properties, leveraging our institutional calibre investment platform, processes and operations. The continued growth of Nicola Real Estate has led to the need for an Accounting Manager, Real Estate Finance to join our dynamic and growing team. Purpose of the Role:: This is an exciting opportunity to join our high performing Real Estate Finance Team. As Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for accounting functions and financial analyses of our limited partnerships with income-producing and development assets in the U.S. and Canadian markets. You will provide insightful support to the Real Estate Finance Management Team and will look for opportunities to improve systems and processes. The Real Estate team has seen tremendous growth over the last number of years, and a strategic focus on process improvements, scalability, and agility is essential to success in this dynamic role. This role is a hybrid role whereby you are responsible for complex technical deliverables, driving change and improvements, while also fine-tuning your managerial responsibilities through detailed review/feedback and mentorship within the team. This is an on-site role based in Vancouver at our downtown Real Estate office. Core Responsibilities: Responsible for a combination of completing/reviewing the month-end close of property and fund level financials which roll up to our various Real Estate Limited Partnerships (“Funds”). Perform and review detailed monthly NAV calculations. Review NAV inputs from various teams including the development, acquisition and asset management teams. Prepare and/or review month-end close and financial reporting for various Real Estate corporate entities. Review monthly and quarterly tax reporting, including GST filings. Review property level financial statements to ensure accuracy and provide feedback to improve over time. Prepare and/or review analyses for short-term cash management and forecasting. Assist with drafting various monthly and quarterly reports to internal and external stakeholders. Review of capital reconciliations and distribution calculations. Involved and eventually driving various projects and initiatives, including but not limited to: Automating reports. Process improvement initiatives. Implementation of new accounting software modules. Assist with the audit process during interim and year-end audit season. Build strong relationships with partners and property managers, including onboarding and advising on complex transactions, as well as any questions that come up through monthly reviews. Provide support, guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff. Required Skills & Qualifications: Accounting designation - CPA or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in accounting, including audit experience. Familiarity with Yardi accounting software is preferred. Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal) Compensation & Benefits Package: This position comes with a competitive base salary hiring range of $95,000 - $115,000, dependent on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/total-rewards. This role is a current vacancy within Nicola Wealth. Please include both a cover letter and resume in support of your application. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. For more information about this and other roles: www.nicolawealth.com/careers. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. Should you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at accessibility@nicolawealth.com and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Nicola Wealth policies. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nicola Wealth!

What you’ll do

Manage and review accounting and financial reporting for real estate properties, funds, and corporate entities, including month-end close, NAV calculations, tax filings, cash forecasts, capital reconciliations, and distributions. Drive process improvements and automation, support audits, build relationships with partners and property managers, and mentor junior accounting staff.

Requirements

A CPA or equivalent designation and at least five years of professional accounting experience, including audit experience, are required. Familiarity with Yardi is preferred, along with intermediate or advanced Excel proficiency and excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing • Benefits Program • Share Ownership Program

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Month-End Close
• Net Asset Value Calculations
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Reporting
• GST Filings
• Cash Management
• Cash Forecasting
• Capital Reconciliations
• Distribution Calculations
• Process Improvement
• Report Automation
• Audit Support
• Team Mentorship
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics