Controller
- Markham, ON, Canada
$110,000 to $125,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $110,000 to $125,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Controller
Markham, ON
$110,000–$125,000 + Benefits
Primarily In-Office
Ref: 1127410
Your new company
Our client is an established Canadian organization providing property and professional services to a diverse portfolio of clients across the country. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to add an experienced Controller to lead and further develop their accounting function.
Your New Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will lead the accounting function and be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across a multi-provincial operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, GL, reconciliations and month, quarter and year-end close. You will prepare consolidated financial statements, manage portfolio-level reporting, including CAM/TMI reconciliations, and lead budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
You will also oversee trust accounting, strengthen internal controls and accounting processes, support year-end audit requirements, and work with external accountants, auditors and tax advisors. In addition, you will supervise and mentor accounting staff while partnering with senior leadership on financial analysis, process improvements and continued growth.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- CPA designation or near completion
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 2–3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
- Previous property management accounting experience
- Yardi experience is required
- Strong knowledge of CAM/TMI reconciliations, lease administration and property-level financial reporting
- Experience with trust accounting and multi-provincial operations is an asset
- Spectra experience is a strong asset
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with senior leadership and external stakeholders
- English/French bilingualism is an asset
What you’ll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of $110,000–$125,000, along with health and dental benefits. The position is primarily office-based in Markham, with occasional work-from-home flexibility and some flexibility around start and finish times.
This is an opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership position with direct exposure to senior leadership and the ability to make a meaningful impact. You will have the opportunity to help shape the accounting function, improve processes and controls, and support the continued growth of the business.
What you need to do now
If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1127410. Thank you in advance for your interest.
This posting is for a new vacancy with the organization.
AI may be used in the screening process for this role.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the accounting function across a multi-provincial operation, overseeing the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, portfolio reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, trust accounting, and audit support. Supervise and mentor accounting staff, strengthen processes and controls, and partner with senior leadership and external advisors on analysis and business growth.
Requirements
Requires a CPA designation or near completion, 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, and 2–3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role, including property management accounting experience. Yardi, strong CAM/TMI reconciliation and property-level reporting knowledge, advanced Excel, and strong communication skills are required; trust accounting, multi-provincial operations, Spectra, and English/French bilingualism are assets.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End Close
- Consolidated Financial Statements
- CAM/TMI Reconciliations
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cash-Flow Management
- Trust Accounting
- Internal Controls
- Property Management Accounting
- Yardi
- Advanced Excel
- Staff Leadership and Mentoring
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- CPA
- Yardi
- Spectra
- Advanced Excel
- Property Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Consolidated Financial Statements
- Full Accounting Cycle
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- Month-End Close
- Quarter-End Close
- Year-End Close
- CAM/TMI Reconciliations
- Lease Administration
- Portfolio-Level Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash-Flow Management
- Trust Accounting
- Internal Controls
- Audit Support
- Multi-Provincial Operations
- Tax Advisors
- Staff Supervision
- Process Improvement