Brookfield Properties
Accountant - Financial Reptg
Brookfield Properties, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Location
Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300
Business
At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.
If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Accountant's primary roles include monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation for joint ventures, assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial information required for consolidated financial statements, and managing the disclosures for a portfolio of consolidated and unconsolidated shopping malls
Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, working capital analysis and other reporting to senior management and joint venture partners
Compilation and analysis of financial data for joint ventures working capital requirements
Review of Brookfield Properties’ investment activity in the assigned joint ventures and maintaining support schedules
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement packages
Prepare ad hoc analyses for management, JV partners and auditors as needed
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Work with auditors to assist in quarterly and year-end audit procedures including audit requests
Meet deadlines and respond to JV partners and management requests in a timely fashion
Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures for SEC filings, including quarterly earnings release and Forms 10-Q and 10-K
Perform monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement variance analysis
Assist with monthly preparation, consolidation and analysis of forecast information
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred
One to three years Big Four public accounting and SEC or joint venture reporting experience, or two to four years corporate accounting and / or real estate accounting experience preferred
Current knowledge of GAAP, SEC and other sources of authoritative accounting guidance
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, staff and external firms
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be proactive, deadline focused and organized
Must have strong analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills
Past experience with accounting software preferred; JD Edwards and HFM
Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
Benefit Information
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
401(k) Company matching
401(k) Vests on Day 1
Career development programs
Charitable donation matching
Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid Parental Leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
Childcare Assistance
Commuter benefits
A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.
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.
#BPR
At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 395 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.
Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300
Business
At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.
If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Accountant's primary roles include monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation for joint ventures, assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial information required for consolidated financial statements, and managing the disclosures for a portfolio of consolidated and unconsolidated shopping malls
Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, working capital analysis and other reporting to senior management and joint venture partners
Compilation and analysis of financial data for joint ventures working capital requirements
Review of Brookfield Properties’ investment activity in the assigned joint ventures and maintaining support schedules
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement packages
Prepare ad hoc analyses for management, JV partners and auditors as needed
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Work with auditors to assist in quarterly and year-end audit procedures including audit requests
Meet deadlines and respond to JV partners and management requests in a timely fashion
Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures for SEC filings, including quarterly earnings release and Forms 10-Q and 10-K
Perform monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement variance analysis
Assist with monthly preparation, consolidation and analysis of forecast information
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred
One to three years Big Four public accounting and SEC or joint venture reporting experience, or two to four years corporate accounting and / or real estate accounting experience preferred
Current knowledge of GAAP, SEC and other sources of authoritative accounting guidance
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, staff and external firms
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be proactive, deadline focused and organized
Must have strong analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills
Past experience with accounting software preferred; JD Edwards and HFM
Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
Benefit Information
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
401(k) Company matching
401(k) Vests on Day 1
Career development programs
Charitable donation matching
Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid Parental Leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
Childcare Assistance
Commuter benefits
A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.
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.
#BPR
At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 395 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.