Accounting Manager

Lawen Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership role within local growth

Exposure to development, construction,

Collaborative environment

Direct access to senior leadership

Meaningful community work

Family-first, professional culture

Job summary

The Lawen Group in Halifax is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting for a diversified real estate, construction, and operating portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead the accounting team, ensure accuracy, and provide timely financial information to support strategic decisions.

You will drive month-end close, strengthen internal controls, and partner with Property Management to ensure compliant, efficient financial reporting across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience supervising and coaching accounting professionals.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a multi-entity setting.
• Experience with multi-entity organizations is a strong asset.
• Property management, development, construction, or project accounting experience is an asset.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager, Spectra, QuickBooks, or similar systems is an asset.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on efficient processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and working papers.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, intercompany accounting, and account analysis.
• Guide and support the Accounting team.
• Support tenant lifecycle financials, receivables, and documentation controls.
• Maintain and improve accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Monitor tenant and vendor activity and resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate year-end audit preparation and external requests.
• Collaborate with operational teams to drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial leadership

Full-cycle accounting

Month-end close

ASPE knowledge

Advanced Excel

Team supervision

Internal controls

Multi-entity experience

Property accounting asset

Real estate accounting tools

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Spectra

QuickBooks

Job description

The Lawen Group | Dexel | Paramount is deeply rooted in community values with a shared vision that each property shapes the future of Halifax for generations to come. We offer a cohesive team of more than 75 members providing design, construction, and property management services across Halifax.

Our Culture

Ours is a collaborative team that focuses on quality of work and community vibe, where professionalism meets passion. We pride ourselves on being a family firm that operates exclusively in Halifax, for over 20 years. We believe in continual learning, fostering a tight-knit work family, pushing to our potential, embracing humility, honoring our community, and getting the job done.

What You Will Do

As a key member of our Finance Team, the Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring the financial health, accuracy, and integrity of a diverse portfolio of real estate, construction, and operating entities. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll lead the day-to-day accounting function, oversee a talented accounting team, and play a critical role in delivering timely financial information that supports strategic business decisions.

You thrive on bringing order to complexity, improving processes, and building strong financial foundations. Whether you're reviewing reconciliations, leading month-end close, supporting audits, strengthening controls, or mentoring team members, you'll be the trusted financial leader ensuring everything balances behind the scenes. Working closely with Property Management teams, you'll help ensure operational processes, tenant administration, and financial reporting remain accurate, compliant, and efficient.

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process across multiple entities
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and working papers
• Oversee general ledger integrity, intercompany accounting, and account analysis
• Guide and support the Accounting team
• Support the financial aspects of the tenant lifecycle, ensuring accurate records, receivables administration, documentation controls, and system integrity
• Maintain and improve accounting workflows, internal controls, and approval processes across departments
• Monitor tenant and vendor account activity, identifying issues and supporting timely resolutionManage HST filings, remittances, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate year-end audit preparation and external accountant requests
• Partner with operational teams to support business objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing accounting professionals
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective communicator who can translate financial information into practical insights
• Professional judgment, discretion, and a solutions-focused mindset
• Experience with multi-entity organizations is considered a strong asset
• Property management, development, construction, or project accounting experience an asset
• Experience with Yardi Voyager, Spectra, QuickBooks, or similar systems an asset
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for building efficient processes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to play leadership role within local growing organization
• Exposure to development, construction and property management operations
• Collaborative environment where ideas and expertise are valued
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Meaningful work in your own community
• Family-first, professional work culture

Based in our Halifax Head Office, this role operates in a collaborative and professional office environment where finance plays a central role in supporting business success. You'll spend much of your time analyzing financial information, reviewing transactions, and working closely with team members across multiple departments. The role offers a balance of independent focus and collaborative problem-solving, with increased activity around month-end, year-end, budgeting, audit, and reporting cycles.

While we do appreciate all applicants, only those selected to move on to the interview process will be contacted.