Company Overview
Granite REIT (“Granite”) is a Canadian‐based real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership and management of logistics, warehouse and industrial properties in North America and Europe. Granite owns 145 investment properties representing approximately 61.5 million square feet of gross leasable area. Its head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Dallas, United States; Vienna, Austria; and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, the SFA, Financial Reporting plays a key role in the consolidation and external reporting processes. This position supports the monthly consolidation of financial results, prepares quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across financial reporting processes.
The successful candidate will work closely with Finance and cross-functional teams across global offices, contributing to the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and providing insights that support strategic decision-making across Granite’s global portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly Consolidation Close
- Support the monthly consolidation of financial results across all jurisdictions (Canada, U.S. and Europe), including the preparation of consolidation entries, intercompany eliminations and reconciliations.
- Perform variance analysis on consolidated results and investigate significant fluctuations and underlying drivers.
- Collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Quarterly and Annual External Financial Reporting
- Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), including note disclosures.
- Support the preparation of Audit Committee materials, public filings and related financial deliverables.
- Liaise with external auditors and consultants for quarterly reviews, annual audits and internal controls testing.
Process Improvement & Technical Accounting
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of accounting policies and procedures.
- Identify and implement process improvements, including automation initiatives and best practices, to enhance financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.
- Research technical accounting issues and support the implementation of new and amended IFRS.
Other
- Prepare statutory financial statements for legal entities to support tax filings.
- Maintain and document effective internal controls o