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Financial Controller
Liebherr-Canada Ltd.
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
…report to the Finance Director and will lead a team of (3) Senior Financial Analysts to support the 8 operational divisions across Canada, covering construction equipment, mining equipment,…
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Financial Controller
Kujaku Inc
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
…accounting function: close, reporting, cash flow, controls and audit, leading a remote team of accountants who report to…
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Senior Manager - IT Audit, Technology Risk Services
KPMG Canada
Regina, SK
- Full-time
…parties. KPMG Tech Risk services cover a broad range of IT related audit, assurance and advisory services…
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Senior Tax Manager
Baker Tilly Canada
Moncton, NB · Greater Moncton, NB
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll…
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Senior Manager - IT Audit, Technology Risk Services
KPMG Canada
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
…parties. KPMG Tech Risk services cover a broad range of IT related audit, assurance and advisory services…
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Senior Manager - IT Audit, Technology Risk Services
KPMG Canada
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
…parties. KPMG Tech Risk services cover a broad range of IT related audit, assurance and advisory services…
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Senior Manager - IT Audit, Technology Risk Services
KPMG Canada
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
…parties. KPMG Tech Risk services cover a broad range of IT related audit, assurance and advisory services…
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Senior Staff Accountant
Baker Tilly Canada
Collingwood, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll…
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Controller
Baker Tilly Canada
Windsor, ON
- Full-time
…statements are complete, reliable, and variance reviewed prior to senior…
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Senior Audit and Assurance Accountant
Baker Tilly Canada
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll…
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Senior Staff Accountant, Assurance
Baker Tilly Canada
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant, Assurance to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next.…
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Senior Accountant - Cross Border Tax
Baker Tilly Canada
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Accountant – Cross Border Tax to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next.…
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Senior Accountant - Cross Border Tax
Baker Tilly Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Accountant – Cross Border Tax to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next.…
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Senior Manager Audit and Assurance
Baker Tilly Canada
Owen Sound, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Manager Audit and Assurance to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next.…
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Senior Manager - IT Audit, Technology Risk Services
KPMG Canada
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
…parties. KPMG Tech Risk services cover a broad range of IT related audit, assurance and advisory services…
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Capital Markets, Prospectus Center of Excellence Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/EN)
PwC Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…transactions, and you’ll have significant interaction with senior company management, teams, bankers, lawyers and other…
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Senior Income Tax Analyst
Co-operators
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
…passionately about you, our clients and our communities. As the Senior Income Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for the delivery of income tax compliance services to various insurance…
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Senior Officer, Finance
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON · Fauteux Hall
- Full-time
…accurate documentation is available for future reference or audit…
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Manager - Stress Testing Data, Controls and Analytics
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…statement projections, aggregation of results, and reporting to senior management, Board committees and regulators. The Aggregation & Control team is responsible for combining outputs from…
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IT Internal Auditor
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
…major initiatives. You will play a key role within the Internal Audit Department to test the effectiveness of Internal Controls and Financial Processes to support the successful execution…
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Accounting Manager - Insurance - NAR
Volkswagen Financial Services
Pickering, ON
- Full-time
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Controller
STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Working closely with senior leadership across Property Finance, Corporate Finance, and Investment Management, you will also play an important role in improving operational efficiencies,…
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Senior Accountant
Simply Talent
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- $90,000 to $115,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
My client is a well respected multi-disciplinary accounting firm, who is actively searching for a Senior Staff Accountant to join their growing team. In this role you will have the…
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Manager, Finance & Operations
Ombudsman For Banking Services and Investments
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Experience supporting senior leadership decision-making
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Director - Corporate Accounting and Controls- EN
Global Excel Management Inc.
Sherbrooke, QC
- Full-time
Are you a person with the capacity of communicating financial data to senior decision-makers successfully? Are you interested in working in a multilingual, dynamic and friendly environment…

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.

Controller

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Experience: 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a management or leadership capacity
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

Controller, Client Finance - Hybrid - 2 days per week in Office

Investment Management | Toronto, ON

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients, from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading global investment management organization specializing in real estate investments and asset management. With a diverse portfolio and established institutional client relationships, the organization provides sophisticated investment solutions across multiple markets and asset classes.

Known for its collaborative environment and commitment to operational excellence, the organization offers an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to make a meaningful impact on client service, financial performance, and team development.

They are currently seeking a Controller, Client Finance to join their Toronto team.

THE ROLE

The Controller, Client Finance will provide strategic direction and operational oversight to a team responsible for delivering financial reporting and accounting services to institutional investment clients.

This leadership position combines financial management, client relationship oversight, team development, and operational improvement. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of financial reporting, strengthening client partnerships, and ensuring the team consistently delivers accurate and timely results.

Working closely with senior leadership across Property Finance, Corporate Finance, and Investment Management, you will also play an important role in improving operational efficiencies, supporting business growth, and developing a high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities

Lead the Client Finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely deliverables, and exceptional service to institutional clients
Oversee monthly financial reporting, annual budgets, year-end accounting activities, and other client-specific financial requirements
Serve as a key financial contact for clients, managing expectations, resolving complex issues, and maintaining strong professional relationships
Ensure compliance with investment management agreements and associated financial reporting obligations
Coordinate annual audit activities, including financial statement preparation and communication with external auditors
Oversee accounting and reporting requirements related to real estate acquisitions and dispositions
Monitor financial performance, identify operational risks, and recommend strategies to improve efficiency and profitability
Evaluate resource allocation, team structure, and service delivery costs to support financial targets
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support new business opportunities and strategic initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals, including direct and indirect reports
Manage team performance, workload distribution, employee development, and succession planning
Promote accountability, collaboration, and consistent service standards across the finance function
Build strong working relationships with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting consistency
Support financial systems enhancements, technology implementations, and process automation initiatives
Participate in special projects, acquisition due diligence, and initiatives focused on improving investment performance
Contribute to organizational initiatives related to governance, sustainability, and corporate responsibility

Skills & Experience

Recognized professional accounting designation, such as CPA, required
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a management or leadership capacity
Experience within real estate, investment management, property accounting, or a related financial services environment is an asset
Strong understanding of financial reporting principles, with knowledge of IFRS and ASPE preferred
Demonstrated experience managing financial reporting, budgeting, audit processes, and accounting operations
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while managing competing business priorities
Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and institutional stakeholders
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with sound financial judgment and attention to detail
Experience identifying process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and driving operational efficiencies
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and meet demanding deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with Yardi, particularly the Investment Management module, is considered an asset
A proactive, solutions-oriented leadership style with the ability to adapt to changing business requirements
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and client service

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity! We appreciate you taking the time to apply and will be in touch if your experience aligns with the role.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Client Finance function, overseeing client financial reporting, budgets, audits, accounting activities, and service delivery while maintaining strong institutional client relationships. Develop the finance team, improve processes and controls, support strategic initiatives and business growth, and collaborate with senior and cross-functional leaders.

Requirements

A recognized professional accounting designation such as CPA is required, along with 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience and at least three years in a management or leadership role. Relevant real estate, investment management, property accounting, or financial services experience is an asset, as are strong reporting, budgeting, audit, client management, leadership, analytical, and process improvement capabilities.

Skills

Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Accounting Operations
Team Leadership
Staff Development
Audit Coordination
IFRS
ASPE
Financial Analysis
Process Improvement
Internal Controls
Real Estate Accounting
Investment Management
Microsoft Excel
Yardi

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Keywords

CPA
Financial Reporting
Client Finance
Investment Management
Real Estate Investments
Property Accounting
Institutional Clients
Budgeting
Year-End Accounting
Financial Statements
External Audits
IFRS
ASPE
Investment Management Agreements
Acquisitions
Dispositions
Financial Analysis
Operational Risk
Resource Allocation
Team Leadership
Succession Planning
Internal Controls
Process Automation
Financial Systems
Yardi
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Acquisition Due Diligence
Sustainability

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