Supervisor, Accounting

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Avenue Living Asset Management is seeking a Supervisor, Accounting to lead the Residential division’s accounting function in Calgary, with oversight of bank reconciliations, treasury operations, and utility accounting, and to guide month-end and year-end closes for Canadian and US operations. The role requires a detail oriented, collaborative leader who can drive process improvements, automate where possible, mentor a team, and work closely with internal teams, auditors, and external partners. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2–3 years in supervision, CPA a plus, strong reconciliations and internal controls, and familiarity with Yardi Voyager. To stand out, tailor your resume to show leadership across cross-border operations, demonstrated process improvements, and comfort with audits; emphasize teamwork and integrity, and you’ll fit our values-driven culture. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a values-driven, inclusive culture.

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $9.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

The Supervisor, Accounting is responsible for leading and supervising the accounting function of the Residential division. The position will oversee the bank reconciliation process, manage the treasury operations, and ensure the smooth operation of utility accounting. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills, a focus on process improvement, and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal teams.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across Canadian and US operations.
• Manage reconciliation processes, investigating and resolving discrepancies while maintaining accurate general ledger balances.
• Lead month-end and year-end accounting activities, including accruals, journal entries, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and auditors to support effective financial operations and compliance requirements.
• Provide leadership, training, and development to team members while promoting cross-functional knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline accounting processes and internal controls.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for leadership and support other duties as required.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, systems implementation, or automation projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Yardi Voyager would be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
• With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
• An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, maternity leave top-up, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living properties, and employee savings program through industry partnerships.
• We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.
• We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email [email protected]..

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