Controller

IPG Workforce; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate development seeks a proactive finance leader to oversee accounting and financial functions. The role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and team supervision, requiring 8+ years of accounting experience and CPA designation preferred. This position offers opportunities to enhance financial practices and lead a vibrant team in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior-level accounting experience, ideally in real estate development.
• Proven success in managing teams and fostering development.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and provide ongoing support to leadership.
• Lead budgeting processes and support forecasting efforts.
• Supervise and develop a team, conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Communication

Process improvement

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi

Great Plains

SAP

Sage

Job description

Location : On-site | Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced finance leader to take charge of a broad range of accounting and financial functions across a dynamic real estate development group. This position is ideal for someone with a hands-on approach who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable working closely with executive leadership. The successful candidate will play a vital role in financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and systems management across multiple business units.

Responsibilities Overview

Prepare consolidated financial statements and provide ongoing support to leadership through monthly and quarterly management reports, dashboards, and financial analysis

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including compliance with tax and statutory obligations

Deliver actionable insights to the CFO by understanding operational drivers across different divisions

Oversee journal entries, subledger accuracy, and assist with complex accounting matters

Manage audit-related preparations and serve as primary liaison during internal and external audits

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise and develop a team including property accountants, AP specialists, and general accounting staff

Conduct performance reviews, provide mentorship, and ensure resource alignment with business needs

Encourage a high-performance culture with accountability and ownership at all levels of the team

Operational Finance & Support

Lead budgeting processes and support forecasting and cost modeling efforts

Provide strategic financial support to departments such as property management and construction operations

Assist with managing accounts receivable and improving collection performance

Maintain and refine financial policies, procedures, and controls to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk

Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems with a focus on Yardi software upgrades and utilization

Drive consistent financial practices and reporting standards across divisions

Qualifications & Skills

8+ years of senior-level accounting experience, ideally in real estate development or related sectors

CPA designation (or in progress) is strongly preferred

Proven success in managing teams and fostering staff development

Strong analytical and organizational abilities with a commitment to process improvement

Familiarity with project / job costing and its application in real estate environments

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools

Demonstrated expertise in ERP platforms such as Yardi, Great Plains, SAP, or Sage

Confident communicator capable of explaining financial data clearly to senior stakeholders