Commercial Property Accounting Manager

The Mirillion Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Toronto seeks a Property Accounting Manager to oversee a team of accountants and ensure timely financial reporting. This role emphasizes leadership, process improvements, and collaboration while offering career growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background and proven skills in coaching and financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in leadership.
• Strong expertise in property accounting and financial controls.
• Excellent client-focused communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor the property accounting team.
• Manage and review property budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Strengthen accounting procedures and promote process improvements.

Skills

Property accounting

Leadership

Financial reporting

Team coaching

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline

Tools

Yardi

Advanced Excel

Job description

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In this leadership position, you will oversee a team of property accountants and help ensure the accurate, timely delivery of financial reports and analyses. You will guide the team through monthly and annual accounting cycles — including budgets, forecasts, tax processes, and audits — while building a strong, collaborative environment. This role is hands-on and also focused on continuous process improvements and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor the property accounting team, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
• Manage and review all financial activities, including property budgets, cash flow forecasts, operating cost recoveries, property tax calculations, and audit files
• Resolve accounting issues and make sound decisions that support business and client objectives
• Plan workloads, monitor progress, and allocate resources to keep all processes on track
• Develop team members’ technical, analytical, and communication skills through ongoing feedback and support
• Strengthen accounting procedures and drive improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Support senior management with special projects and strategic initiatives
• Maintain strong working relationships across departments and provide exceptional client service
• Oversee property account setup, financial reconciliations for property turnovers, tax reporting, and close-out processes

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong expertise in property accounting, real estate financial reporting, and financial controls
• Proven skill in preparing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, audits, tax reports, and operating cost recovery reconciliations
• Experience coaching and developing team members while fostering a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Technical proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Yardi) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling)
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions efficiently, and manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused, solution-oriented mindset

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Real Estate and Staffing and Recruiting

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