Accounting Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

CPA dues coverage

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is recruiting for an Accounting Manager for a real estate development and management company in Toronto. You will lead monthly close, prepare corporate statements, and maintain the general ledger across multi-entity structures with strong internal controls.

The role covers development lifecycle accounting, project cost monitoring, lender reporting and executive variance analyses, with collaboration across operations and finance teams.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred; candidates actively pursuing designation will also be considered.
• Progressive experience in multi-entity accounting environments.
• Experience with development accounting, project accounting, partnership accounting or construction financing.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process, ensuring complete, accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare corporate financial statements, supporting schedules, account reconciliations and management reporting packages.
• Maintain the general ledger, oversee journal entries and ensure the accuracy of intercompany balances and eliminations.
• Prepare executive reporting packages including variance analysis, financial commentary and key performance metrics.
• Coordinate year-end working papers and serve as a primary contact for external auditors and professional advisors.
• Oversee accounting throughout the development lifecycle, from acquisition and pre-development through construction, stabilization and long-term ownership.
• Monitor project costs, construction expenditures and capitalized development activities.
• Payroll administered through ADP Workforce Now; ensure compliance with legislation.
• Prepare project cash flow forecasts and cost reporting to support operational planning and financing activities.
• Support investor, lender and ownership reporting requirements while maintaining complete financial records.
• Oversee cash management activities, bank reconciliations and liquidity reporting.

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a real estate development and management company. They are looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Broad scope, real influence — Own corporate and project-level accounting across a growing portfolio with direct access to leadership
• Competitive Salary with an annual bonus target
• 100% Employer paid benefits
• CPA dues coverage

About the Opportunity

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process, ensuring complete, accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare corporate financial statements, supporting schedules, account reconciliations and management reporting packages.
• Maintain the general ledger, oversee journal entries and ensure the accuracy of intercompany balances and eliminations.
• Prepare executive reporting packages including variance analysis, financial commentary and key performance metrics.
• Coordinate year-end working papers and serve as a primary contact for external auditors and professional advisors.
• Oversee accounting throughout the development lifecycle, from acquisition and pre-development through construction, stabilization and long-term ownership.
• Monitor project costs, construction expenditures and capitalized development activities.
• Support construction financing, lender reporting, loan draws and related documentation.
• Prepare project cash flow forecasts and cost reporting to support operational planning and financing activities.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure accurate project reporting and financial oversight.
• Manage accounting and reporting for General Partnership and Limited Partnership entities supporting individual developments.
• Record equity contributions, financing transactions, partnership allocations and related accounting activities.
• Ensure accurate consolidation of partnership entities into corporate financial reporting.
• Support investor, lender and ownership reporting requirements while maintaining complete financial records.
• Oversee cash management activities, bank reconciliations and liquidity reporting.
• Administer payroll through ADP Workforce Now while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
• Prepare HST returns and support corporate tax requirements in collaboration with external advisors.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance across all accounting processes.
• Review work completed by junior accounting staff, providing guidance, coaching and technical support.
• Support the continued implementation, optimization and utilization of Yardi Voyager and other finance systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate repetitive processes and strengthen reporting capabilities.
• Partner with leadership across development, operations and property management to deliver timely, value-added financial information.

About You

• Experience & Education
• CPA designation preferred; candidates actively pursuing designation will also be considered.
• Progressive experience in multi-entity accounting environments.
• Experience with development accounting, project accounting, partnership accounting or construction financing.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis).
• Experience with Yardi Voyager preferred.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $125,000 / year