Accounting & Finance Manager-Construction

Agilus Work Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of vacation

Fitness allowance

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for an Accounting & Finance Manager-Construction in Toronto, Ontario. The role leads the Construction Accounting team and partners with Project Managers to develop budgets, forecasts and cost reports across multiple active projects.

A CPA and 5+ years in construction accounting are required. The position offers $140,000–$160,000 annually with a performance-based bonus up to $15,000, 3 weeks of vacation, and a $1,200 annual fitness allowance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in construction, project, or management accounting.
• Experience leading and developing a accounting/finance team in construction or real estate development.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen project controls, streamline workflows, and improve financial governance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Construction Accounting team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Partner with Project Managers and construction teams to develop budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and financial plans across multiple active projects.
• Lead project financial performance by monitoring costs, analyzing variances, and providing actionable insights for operational decisions.
• Oversee project funding, including monthly progress draws, lender submissions, cash flow, and payment approvals.
• Establish financial frameworks for new developments, including budgets, tender analysis, cost structures, and project setup.
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting, forecasting, dashboards, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial systems, reporting, automation, and construction accounting processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Mentoring/Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Take your finance career beyond reporting. Partner with construction leaders to drive budgets, forecasting, and financial strategy on exciting real estate development projects.Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Accounting & Finance Manager-Construction in the real estate development sector in Toronto,, Ontario.What's in it for you:$140000.00 - $160000.00 annuallyEligible for a performance-based annual bonus, up to approximately $15,000.3 weeks of vacation$1,200 annual fitness allowanceComprehensive benefits coverage from day oneThis is currently a 4-day in-office role (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), with the expectation that the position may transition to a 5-day in-office schedule later this yearJoin one of the GTA's largest and fastest-growing residential developers in CanadaAccountabilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen project controls, streamline workflows, and improve financial governance.Lead, mentor, and develop the Construction Accounting team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Partner with Project Managers and construction teams to develop budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and financial plans across multiple active projects.Lead project financial performance by monitoring costs, analyzing variances, and providing actionable insights to support operational decisions.Oversee project funding, including monthly progress draws, lender submissions, cash flow, and payment approvals.Establish financial frameworks for new developments, including budgets, tender analysis, cost structures, and project setup.Deliver accurate month-end reporting, forecasting, dashboards, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making.Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial systems, reporting, automation, and construction accounting processes.The successful candidate brings:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related disciplineCPA designation required; public accounting or audit experience with a recognized firm is highly preferred.5+ years of progressive experience in construction, project, or management accounting, ideally within real estate development or other project-based industries.Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, costing, financial analysis, and business partnering.Knowledge of Ontario construction accounting practices, including progress draws, holdbacks, and the Construction Act, is considered an asset.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.This posting is for an active opening.Interested?Please apply directly onlineAgilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.