Assistant Controller

Adi Development Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to redefining real estate development. As an Assistant Controller, you will play a crucial role in maintaining rigorous accounting practices that support ongoing development projects. This position offers the chance to impact communities positively, ensuring financial integrity while collaborating with diverse teams. With a focus on continuous improvement and learning, you will thrive in an environment that values ownership and innovation. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong accounting skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Learning & Development Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Home Ownership Program

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Flexible Health Spending Account

Dedicated Online Mental Health Partner

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of real estate and construction industry accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books and records for corporate and project entities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management and investment companies. With over 4000 units and $3Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, We are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster, better and more cost effectively to our customers. As an Adian you will have the opportunity to shape communities and create lasting landmarks that will be admired for generations. The life-defining work you will do with Adi will directly impact and positively change the lives of our customers and communities we serve. We champion ownership and encourage all of our team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to not only develop buildings, but to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Successful Adians care deeply about their work and commit to continuously learn and develop in their field. Adians think about how every decision they make will impact our customers and go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our most successful Adians work with a bias toward action. They value experimentation and trying new ways of working to ensure we deliver results to our customers.

Adians offer support to our teammates before being asked. We help each other improve through candid, constructive feedback and empower each other to perform. It does not matter if you are a new or seasoned Adian. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage each other to speak up. Successful Adians challenge each others’ thinking through respectful and thoughtful debate. When we reach a decision, we commit and move forward together. We are a team. We face adversity together. We learn together. We win together.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• As Assistant Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining rigorous accounting practices and supporting the company’s ongoing development projects.
• This position has a strong accounting focus—responsible for maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, and overseeing month-end and year-end close processes.
• You will also assist in updating cash flow forecasts, P&L analysis, and preparing financial statement packages for projects as well as the corporate entity.

What You Bring:

• Your Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation (or actively pursuing) strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Strong understanding of real estate, development, or construction industry accounting (asset).
• Deep knowledge of ASPE and experience with financial statement preparation and consolidation.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and maintaining general ledgers.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Sage, TimberScan, and/or ERP systems), advanced Excel skills required; Power BI a plus.
• Experience with tax filings, payroll processing, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Records Management

• Maintain accurate books and records for corporate and project entities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, subsidiary ledgers, intercompany balances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly financial statements and reporting packages for development projects and at the corporate level.
• Ensure all reporting conforms with ASPE and internal company policies.
• Prepare and consolidate financial information for management review and external audits.

Cash Flow & P&L Analysis

• Update and monitor cash flow reports for the corporate entities.
• Assist with monthly P&L analysis, highlighting variances and providing actionable insights.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Support external and internal audit processes, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure integrity of financial information and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and ensure timely tax filings, payroll processing, and regulatory submissions.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Expertise in financial analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
• Strong understanding of key financial metrics and ratios.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex financial data and providing actionable insights.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Strong ability to conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to drive cost efficiencies and revenue growth.
• Proficiency in implementing FP&A tools and dashboards for real-time reporting and decision-making.

Project Support

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure all development-related financial transactions are recorded and reflected correctly.
• Prepare and review project-specific financial statements and support other accounting needs associated with project delivery.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within accounting and reporting functions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Learning & Development Reimbursement: Adi encourages team members to never stop learning and continuously improve. We provide Adians with tuition and education reimbursements to support team members in their development.
• Competitive Paid Time Off: Team members are provided with 15 days of Vacation, 5 paid Wellness Days and 3 paid Sick Days annually.
• Competitive Salaries: Adi regularly conducts compensation market reviews to ensure our total compensation package remains competitive.
• Employee Home Ownership Program: Adians have the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities we create through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Eligible team members will receive a % discount off the total purchase price.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: Adi provides all full-time team members and dependents with coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision care, paramedical practitioners, life insurance and more.
• Flexible Health, Lifestyle & Wellness Personal Spending Account: Annual health, lifestyle & wellness spending accounts that can be used for fitness classes, gym memberships, family & pet needs, additional health benefits and more!
• Dedicated Online Mental Health Partner: We understand how important mental wellbeing is for our employees, which is why we have partnered with an online therapy provider that employees can access 24/7.

Adi Development Group is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Adi Development Group is committed to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. We hire based on merit and are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Adi Development Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources.