Senior Real Estate Manager - Lease Controller

Toronto, ON
$91,000-137,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

DescriptionReady to elevate property management from necessity to strategic advantage?Our Team and what we'll accomplish togetherOur Property Management team operates at the intersection of strategic asset stewardship and cutting-edge telecommunications network. We don't just manage buildings and leases-we enable the network that connects millions of Canadians every day. As a fast-paced, results-driven team, we take pride in optimizing a national portfolio of critical real estate assets that form the backbone of Canada's leading telecommunications network.Actively handling lease expiries, renewals, and the negotiation of complex legal documents, including statutory right of ways, easements, and licensesFinancial Lease Controller: Drive operational excellence in lease accounting for thousands of sites, including lease tracking, payment processing, reconciliations, and variance analysis for infrastructure lease expensesWhat you'll do

Portfolio Strategy & Negotiation: Manage the real estate lease portfolio proactively handling lease expiries, renewals, and the negotiation of complex legal documents, including statutory right of ways, easements, and licenses
Financial Lease Controller: Drive operational excellence in lease accounting for thousands of sites, including lease tracking, payment processing, reconciliations, and variance analysis for infrastructure lease expenses
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all lease agreements comply with IFRS 16 accounting standards and internal controls. You will prepare detailed monthly financial reports and present them to senior finance leaders, providing insights on portfolio performance and financial impacts. Collaborating closely with the Corporate Finance team
Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including landlords, government authorities (ISED), First Nations, and internal corporate finance teams
Process Optimization: Evaluate procedures and implement process improvements in lease management systems (such as SAP) to enhance data integrity and operational efficiency

QualificationsWhat you bring

Professional Background: 10+ years of experience in commercial lease management, with at least 5 years specifically in lease accounting or financial management within the telecommunications or infrastructure industries.
Education & Certification: A University degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance. An accounting designation (CPA) or working toward one is highly preferred to manage the controllership aspects of the role.
Technical Proficiency:

Expert knowledge of IFRS 16 and general accounting principles
Advanced proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite
Ability to interpret both complex legal documents (leases, land titles) and construction drawings (surveys, engineering designs)
Leveraging AI and new technologies to optimize tasks

Great-to-haves

Master Negotiator: Recognized expert in commercial leasing and federal government requirements for telecommunication assets
Linguistic Skills: Bilingual in French and English with excellent communication skills to manage the Eastern Canada portfolio and engage national stakeholders
Analytical Rigor: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve complex lease administration issues
Project Ownership: Strong organizational skills to drive projects to completion on time or ahead of schedule

Location: Any major Canadian cityAdvanced knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.) as part of this position's main responsibilities given its national scope.Salary Range: $91,000-$137,000Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
And much more …

Job Type: This is for a current vacancyA bit about usWe’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.Technology SolutionsWe’re into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.We are honoured to be recognized5G
TELUS’s fastest network. 5G enables a superior experience with fast downloads and richer multimedia applications6
Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.1
Million active users logging into My TELUS per month (consumer mobility).AccessibilityTELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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