Controller

MyVic; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits through Alberta Blue-Cr

In-office role, Monday to Friday

Criminal record check and credit check

Job summary

Langier Real Estate Developments Ltd. / MyVic Property Management in Edmonton seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions across multiple entities.

You will build controls, oversee trust accounting, payroll, GST, and prepare budgets and forecasts while partnering with leadership to automate reporting using modern tools including AI. The role requires CPA designation and 7+ years of progressive accounting, including real estate exposure and team leadership, with

Qualifications

• CPA designation and Canadian accounting experience required.
• 7+ years progressive accounting, with 3+ years in real estate or property management.
• Experience with multi-entity books and trust accounting is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting for MyVic Property Management and Langier entities.
• Own month-end close and deliver owner reports by the 10th of each month.
• Oversee trust accounting, RECA compliance and pre-authorized rent collection.
• Manage payroll, GST, intercompany accounting and external relationships.
• Build and improve internal controls and lead the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi

Xero

Wagepoint

Job description

Company Overview

Langier Real Estate Developments Ltd. / MyVic Property Management is an integrated real estate firm in Edmonton, Alberta, actively engaged in premier asset property management, acquisition, leasing, and development. Overseeing a diverse portfolio of multifamily residential, townhouse, single-family, and retail projects, we provide an environment designed for long-term career advancement.

We are currently seeking a Controller to lead our finance and accounting team. We've grown to a size where we need a hands-on leader who builds the systems, controls and team behind our numbers. This person should make sure the tenants, owners, vendors and staff who trust us with their money never have a reason to doubt it.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function for MyVic Property Management and related Langier companies, including owner trust accounts and several operating entities
• Own the month-end close. Deliver accurate owner reports and financial statements by the 10th of the following month, and raise any risk to that date at the start of the month
• Review every owner report before it goes out: balances carry forward correctly, variances and unusual items have commentary, and trial balances are ready on request
• Oversee trust accounting and compliance with RECA and the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act, including pre-authorized rent collection and returning security deposits within the 10 days the Act requires
• Keep vendor accounts current, and make sure each bill is paid from the right entity and charged to the right property
• Oversee payroll (Wagepoint), vacation accruals, benefits enrolment, WCB, and mileage and expense reimbursements, so staff are paid accurately and on time
• Manage GST filings, year-end, intercompany accounting and the relationship with our external accountants
• Prepare annual property and company budgets and forecasts, manage cash flow, and reconcile reported profit to cash
• Bill maintenance and renovation labour and materials to owners accurately and on time
• Build, document and keep improving processes and internal controls, including bank access and segregation of duties, so every core function can be picked up and run by someone else
• Hire, train and lead the accounting team, including property accountants and junior staff
• Work with leadership to automate reporting, reconciliations and routine accounting work using modern tools, including AI
• Be a responsive partner to property managers, owners and leadership. Meet every commitment or flag it early

Job Requirements

• CPA designation
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in real estate or property management and 2+ years leading a team
• Hands-on experience with trust accounting and multi-entity books. Knowledge of RECA is an asset
• Experience with Yardi strongly preferred. Experience with Xero and Wagepoint is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of GST, Canadian payroll and year-end
• Advanced Excel. Comfortable with automation and eager to use AI tools
• A track record of building processes and controls, not just following them
• Owner mentality: proactive, detail-oriented, and dependable on deadlines
• Good written and verbal English
• Legal to work in Canada

Benefits & Work Conditions

• Group benefits through Alberta Blue Cross after 3 months: health, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance and an employee and family assistance program
• In-office role, Monday to Friday, at our downtown office (Suite 925, 11150 Jasper Avenue)
• Must pass a standard criminal record check and a credit check