Financial Analyst, Lease Accounting

Stantec

Financial Analyst responsible for accounting and financial reporting related to global real estate leases. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IFRS 16 lease accounting, including the preparation of complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Proficient in managing lease agreements and ensuring compliance with company policies while delivering exceptional customer service.

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IFRS 16 Lease AccountingComplex Journal EntriesMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyOracle ExperienceCoStar Real Estate Manager

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Hard Skills

Lease Agreement ReviewFinancial Reporting AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationVariance AnalysisJournal Entry Preparation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDetail OrientedStrong Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProactive Customer Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsBlackLine

Certifications & Qualifications

Accounting Degree or Diploma

Industry Keywords

Lease AccountingSublease AgreementsReal Estate Experience5-Day Period End Close ProcessCompliance with Company Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviewing lease and sublease agreements to assess IFRS accounting implications.
Updating CoStar leases database and coordinating changes.
Preparing monthly lease payments and analyzing variances.
Preparing complex journal entries for lease accounting and internal allocations.
Performing related balance sheet reconciliations.
Assisting in the 5-day period end close process by promptly identifying and correcting issues.
Ensuring compliance with company policies, practices, procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Effective communication skills, including written and oral English language competency.
Detail oriented individual with high degree of accuracy in analyzing contracts, data and financial reporting.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and firm deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Teams.
A proactive and responsive customer service approach.
Excellent problem-solving skills, demonstrating initiative and assertiveness.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while remote.
An accounting degree or diploma (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of two years of IFRS 16 (Ind AS116) related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related real estate experience.
Experience with Oracle, CoStar Real Estate Manager, and BlackLine would be considered an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off