KRP Properties has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional to lead our finance team and be a strong contributor to our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Finance. The Director of Finance will report to the President and will be responsible to lead the Finance Team in providing financial oversight, management, and managerial expertise for a commercial real estate office portfolio in excess of 30 buildings and 3 million sq.ft. The Director of Finance, performing duties as our corporate controller will actively participate with a hands-on approach ensuring financial policy and procedures are in place and maintained so that all financial statements and reporting are in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices while following KRP’s internal control policies and procedures. The Director of Finance will be responsible for management and leadership of the finance department currently consisting of a team of 6 accounting professionals ensuring the maintenance of collaborative working relationships within KRP as well as with our external partners.

General Responsibilities

Oversee the management and accounting of the company’s financials including but not limited to:

• Ensuring all accounting records related to all properties are kept up to date within guidelines established by generally accepted accounting principles and by KRP Properties.

• Preparation and updating of annual budgets on a building by building, administrative, and consolidated basis.
• Preparation and monthly update of 18 month rolling cash flow.

• Daily monitoring of cash flows as well as bank reconciliation and provide reporting to senior executives as required or requested.

• Oversee the preparation and roll up of annual capital budgets including recommendation for balance sheet vs off balance sheet strategies.

• Research and implement financing for capital items, leasehold improvements, and mortgages.

• Preparation and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements (on a building-by-building and consolidated basis).

• Oversee and finalize year end reconciliations for accuracy of rental income for all tenants based on tenant lease business terms.
• Review initial rent letters and subsequent renewal or updated versions prior to being sent to clients.

• Prepare regulatory, tax, and other financial filings.
• Processing of by-weekly payroll.
• Participate in and ensure financial information is available for annual external Audit.

• Manage overhead costs such as payroll, employee benefits, utilities, property taxes and insurance premiums working collaboratively with the department leads.

• Review financial business terms and calculations for all commercial leases.

• Prime resource for all departments within KRP Properties to provide financial related support as well as recommendations to accounting procedures through process improvement and the use of technology.
• Effectively collaborate interdepartmentally to provide KRP clients with the highest level of customer service possible.
• Active Kanata Research Park Family Center Board Member meeting periodically to review business activity and financials.

Oversee and actively manage the company’s accounting department including but not limited to:

• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employees
• Mentor employees in the areas of best accounting practices, customer service, and interpersonal team behaviors.
• Set employee and departmental goals and expectations with individual employees, hold regular departmental meetings, and continuously strive for success through annual performance reviews and regular one on one touch points.
• Motivate and build a culture of flexible productivity.
• Provide mentoring and support to the accounting team in communications with tenants to offer constructive, customer focused solutions.

Actively participate with the Senior Leadership Team to:

• Prepare strategic plans and implement strategic goals and initiatives.
• Contribute financial information and recommendations to support strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems with innovative solutions; complete audits; identify trends.
• Participate in ad hoc requests for special accounting transactions and projects.
• Continuously strive to live by the KRP Values and Mission while promoting our Brand.

Qualifications & Attributes

• University degree in a Business, Finance or Accounting related discipline;
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent work experience;
• Must have 10+ years of experience in a senior financial management position;
• Extensive knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, financial principles and concepts;
• Knowledge of retail and commercial property leasing accounting principles are imperative;
• Ability to take a broad perspective and to think laterally; analyzing financial risks, which incorporates being proactive, assessing the potential cost of a risk and solving any problems associated with it; negotiating; communicating; and team building;
• Strong planning, organizing and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with clients, vendors and KRP team members;
• Strong knowledge of employment compensation packages and employee onboarding procedures;
• ADP Workforce Now knowledge is an asset;

• Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, Adobe suite of software and Yardi;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Self-motivated, creative and innovative;
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment following and enforcing the KRP Safety Policy program and procedures;
• Criminal reference check required.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Applicants may apply by email of your resume and cover letter to careers@krpproperties.com and we will be in touch with qualified applicants to coordinate an interview.

KRP Properties is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require this job posting in an accessible version, please contact us at careers@krpproperties.com

The Building Operator – Level 1 will report to the Technical Operations Supervisor/Manager and will be responsible for the maintenance and day-to-day operations of a designated commercial real estate property or property portfolio. 

General Responsibilities

• Liaise with Tenant contacts on a regular basis to establish and maintain a healthy working relationship;
• Respond to and complete, in a timely manner, all Tenant service requests;
• Responsible for the appearance of the property and safety and convenience of the tenants and clientele at all times;
• Ensure that all main entry doors are in proper working order and access is clear;
• Liaise with contractors, assist in providing supervision of all trades servicing the building equipment/systems;
• Complete property inspections in accordance with the inspection frequency schedules;
• Maintain all appropriate logs and manuals as required;
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical rooms are clean and tidy;
• Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, urinals, etc.);
• Conduct daily inspections of buildings, make recommendations and implement improvements in consultation with the Property Manager and Technical Operations Supervisor, of operational tasks and repairs that are required to the property;
• Assisting senior building operators with maintenance tasks as required;
• Provide after-hours coverage of designated properties on a rotational basis with other building operators.
• Maintain an appropriate and presentable personal appearance while on site performing required duties;
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
• Complete any other duties as requested or required from time to time.
• Continuously strive to live by the KRP Values and Mission while promoting our Brand

Qualifications + Attributes

• High School Diploma/College Degree preferred;
• Familiar with various BAS systems, Angus Anywhere, and ability to review blueprints/drawing is considered an asset;
• Possess a mechanical/technical aptitude with ability to use a variety of hand and electric tools;
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces;
• Ability to troubleshoot, multi-task, work under pressure and achieve quality results;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment, or independently with minimal supervision;
• Valid Class G driver’s license;
• A Criminal Record Check will be a requirement of employment.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Applicants may apply by email of your resume to careers@krpproperties.com and Human Resources will be in touch with qualified applicants to coordinate an interview.

KRP Properties is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation while taking part in the recruitment process will be available on request.  If you require this job posting in an accessible version please contact us at careers@krpproperties.com.

What We’re Looking For

KRP is looking for an enthusiastic individual eager to promote KRP as a landlord of choice in the Ottawa region. The ideal candidate for this Leasing and Marketing Coordinator role is passionate about storytelling, has a knack for creative writing, content development and is detail-oriented with a technical aptitude to master all things digital marketing. 

As part of the Leasing and Marketing department you will work closely with and be supervised by the Marketing and Client Services Manager and report to the Director of Leasing. This role will also work closely with KRP’s Construction and Property Management departments to campaign their projects and services while continuously promoting our Brand, opportunities for leasing our vacant space, and drawing in business through the Leasing and Marketing department initiatives directly. 

As Leasing and Marketing Coordinator, this position is a fulltime permanent position intended to be an in-office position five days per week to ensure collaboration of the KRP team and interaction with our tenants required to showcase our Brand consistently and creatively.

What You’ll Do

• Develop creative content for our digital marketing campaigns (social media posts, blogs, monitor advertising)
• Produce and distribute monthly newsletters to our brokers and tenants
• Manage our Advantage Program (client perks program)
• Manager our monitor advertising program
• Manage our digital media library (photos, graphics, logos, flyers, brochures, etc.)
• Review and edit internal documents for brand consistency
• Assist in planning and executing events as needed
• Assist with updating flyers and website for vacancies

What You’ll Need

• A diploma in Marketing or related design field. Please note that we will consider experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for these academic requirements.
• WordPress experience (or similar)
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• An interest in the Real Estate industry and an eagerness to elevate our Brand
• A keenness to try new things and be flexible and creative in your approach

Nice to have, but we can train you on it if you don’t:

• O365 experience
• Sprout Social experience
• Mailchimp experience
• Graphic design experience
• Photography experience

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Applicants may apply by forwarding an email of your resume and portfolio (if available) to careers@krpproperties.com and we will be in touch with qualified applicants to coordinate an interview.

KRP Properties is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require this job posting in an accessible version, please contact us at careers@krpproperties.com