Chef Comptable, Immobilier - Accounting Manager, Real Estate

Groupe Touchette Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Touchette Inc. in Montreal, QC seeks an Accounting Manager, Real Estate to lead day-to-day accounting for a real estate portfolio, supervise a team, and drive process improvements. You’ll ensure accurate financial reporting, support budgeting, and coordinate with external auditors.

You will oversee close cycles, manage cash flow, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize liquidity and operating costs across property entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience; real estate accounting strongly asset.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property accounting for multiple entities and properties.
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare period-end documentation.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports for senior leadership.
• Monitor cash flow and contribute to liquidity optimization efforts.
• Oversee accounting of rental income and recoverable operating expenses.
• Coordinate operating cost and property tax reconciliations (13th invoice/tenant reconciliations).
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Job description

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: CHEFC002894

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Montreal, QC H2N1M7, CAN

Description

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Job Description

The Accounting Manager, Real Estate serves as a key resource for the Real Estate team. This individual is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting activities and the preparation of financial statements. Reporting to the Director, Finance and Control, the Accounting Manager, Real Estate provides leadership to the accounting team, coordinates financial close processes, and actively contributes to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the property accounting activities for multiple entities and commercial properties.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, as well as the preparation of period-end supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports for senior leadership (internal financial statements, QFRs, etc.).
• Monitor cash flow and contribute to liquidity optimization initiatives.
• Oversee the accounting of rental income and recoverable operating expenses.
• Ensure the preparation and validation of operating cost and property tax reconciliations (13th invoice/tenant reconciliation process).
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audit engagements.
• Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience (experience in real estate accounting is considered a strong asset).
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial ERP systems (Yardi is considered a significant asset).

Success Factors

• Consistent ability to meet financial closing deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and quality in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to build, develop, and engage a high-performing accounting team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable.
• Ability to provide high-quality support to internal business partners.
• Capacity to support the growth and evolving needs of the real estate portfolio.