Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Toronto, Ontario - hybrid

$150,000-$160,000 base plus bonus, excellent benefits

Our client is a growing property management company in Toronto looking for a Financial Controller to oversee the accounting/finance for this diverse and interesting portfolio. This company offers a very positive and team-oriented culture. While they would like you in the office most days of the week at the start, that can eventually be relaxed with a few days per week in the office moving forward. The CFO would like to see individuals coming from director and controllership positions in the property management sector. They are open to different asset classes but you will need to come in as a very strong Yardi user. Don’t wait any longer to apply!

The Financial Controller will be responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, management, and budget reports and tenant recovery calculations for a portfolio of investment properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide management, mentoring and coaching to direct reports, empowering individuals to make decisions and be accountable for their actions
• Responsible for team annual activities such as property budgets, final operating cost recovery adjustments, annual property taxes, and property audits
• Planning and completion of annual and monthly activities including annual budgets, annual audits, annual operating cost recovery adjustments, annual property taxes, monthly cut-off schedules, and monthly reporting
• Responsible for the team’s timely completion of property accounting activities including month-end, quarter-end, year-end, operating cost audits, recoveries, budgets, and forecasts
• Liaise with property management, asset management, and other stakeholders and functional groups to ensure the team is delivering top-tier service as well as provide assistance and advice as required
• Work with internal and external auditors on operational and SOX control reviews and audits as well as audit working papers, financial statement audits, and operating cost audits for tenants
• Help prepare final operating statements, distributions, tax reconciliation, bank accounts, and other acquisition and disposition related activities
• Act as the subject matter expert for the property accounting group
• Review and approve financial accounting working papers
• Deliver service excellence to all clients, customers, and team members

Requirements:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required
• Proven track record in property accounting and real estate accounting
• Exceptional communication skills
• Effective time management skills, works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Keen interest and dedication to life-long learning and self-improvement
• Supervisory experience over others

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.