Controller

Kassen Recruitment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment company is looking for a strategic Controller to join their leadership team. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting and compliance for multiple entities, focusing on corporate-level accounting strategies. The ideal candidate is a CPA with substantial public practice experience and a knack for managing complex financial structures. The opportunity offers high impact, autonomy, and professional growth within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience in real estate or investment management.
• Deep understanding of complex structures and multi-entity accounting.
• Ability to manage external relationships with auditors and investors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle financial reporting and compliance for 40+ legal entities.
• Coordinate year-end financial statement preparation with external auditors.
• Support investor relations and manage tax planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

CPA designation

Job description

A respected real estate investment and property management company is seeking a strategic Controller to join their leadership team. This role is ideal for accounting professionals with a strong public practice background who are ready to bring their technical expertise to a dynamic corporate setting. You’ll oversee financial reporting, tax planning, and investor relations across a diverse portfolio of entities.

About the Role
Reporting into the CFO, the Controller will play a key leadership role focused on corporate-level accounting strategy and oversight, rather than day-to-day property-level operations. You will manage financial compliance, provide technical guidance, and ensure accurate reporting across multiple of legal entities.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee full-cycle financial reporting and compliance for a portfolio of 40+ legal entities
• Manage year-end financial statement preparation and coordinate with external auditors
• Lead tax planning activities and support investor relations
• Review and implement complex accounting structures and ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide guidance to property accounting teams and act as a technical resource
• Support executive leadership with financial insights and special projects

What You Bring

• CPA designation with a strong foundation in public practice (audit/tax)
• Deep understanding of complex structures, multi-entity accounting, and tax reporting
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate or investment management
• Ability to manage external relationships (auditors, investors, tax advisors)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with a high attention to detail
• Experience with corporate consolidations and financial statement disclosures

Why Join
This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a key leadership role at a well-established firm. You’ll work directly with senior leadership, shape financial strategy, and build scalable processes in a collaborative, down-to-earth culture. If you’re a technically strong CPA ready to make the jump into a strategic leadership position, this role offers the right mix of challenge, autonomy, and long-term growth.