Controller

Confidential; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a Controller for its Halifax, NS team to oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and operational accounting for a diverse commercial real estate portfolio.

You will lead a team of Senior Accountants and collaborate with Property Management, Asset Management, Leasing, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial operations across monthly, quarterly and annual cycles.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Proficient in Excel and financial modelling.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Manage CAM, tenant recoveries, lease accounting and capital expenditures.
• Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Coordinate year-end audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions and integration of assets.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/commerce

Tools

Excel

Job description

The client is seeking a Controller to join their team in Halifax, NS, focusing on the management of a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets. This full-time, in-office position will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational accounting activities. The Controller will lead a team of Senior Accountants and collaborate closely with Property Management, Asset Management, Leasing, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

Key responsibilities include managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, overseeing commercial property accounting functions such as CAM and tenant recoveries, lease accounting, and capital expenditures, and leading the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. The role will also involve analyzing portfolio performance, supporting cash flow forecasting and capital planning, coordinating year-end audit activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and identifying opportunities to enhance accounting processes and systems. The Controller will support acquisitions, dispositions, and the integration of newly acquired assets as the portfolio grows.

The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related discipline, with over six years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years in commercial property accounting. Experience with office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use portfolios, as well as previous leadership or supervisory experience in accounting, is preferred. Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in Excel and a proactive, adaptable approach, are essential for success in this leadership role within the client's dynamic real estate platform.