Controller

The Chartered Professional Accountants Of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Pension Partners is seeking a Controller to join our growing team in Winnipeg. The role reports to the VP, Finance and covers day-to-day accounting, treasury, and financial analysis for the fund and related companies.

You will monitor, analyze, and report on property, fund, and company performance. Responsibilities include leading close processes, consolidations, audits, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis to support executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Comm (Hons.) Degree with accounting/finance focus.
• CPA designation required or designated.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate accounting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Yardi and NetSuite is a plus.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for the group of companies.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including consolidation.
• Manage accounting for real estate acquisitions, development, operating properties, and funds.
• Supervise AP/AR, treasury, and general accounting while maintaining controls.
• Coordinate audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting with external advisers.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and management reports for executives.
• Collaborate with asset management and operations teams to support initiatives.
• Develop and improve accounting policies and systems for efficiency.

Skills

CPA designation

Real estate knowledge

Communication skills

Yardi experience

NetSuite experience

Leadership

Education

Comm (Hons.) Degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Yardi

NetSuite

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Private Pension Partners (“P3”) is seeking a Controller to join our growing team. Reporting to the VP, Finance, the Controller will support the day-to-day accounting, treasury, and financial analysis needs of P3’s managed real estate investment funds, and related group of companies. The role is primarily responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on property, fund and company performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the accounting operations and financial reporting for the Private Pension Partners group of companies, including subsidiaries, investment funds, and managed real estate entities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Manage the accounting for real estate acquisitions, developments, operating properties, and investment funds
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and general accounting functions while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, financial analyses, and management reports to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Partner with asset management, property management, development, leasing, and executive teams to provide financial insight and support business initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, financial processes, internal controls, and financial systems to enhance efficiency and scalability.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Comm (Hons.) Degree with a major in accounting and/or finance.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Strong understanding of, or a keen desire to learn about, the commercial real estate industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Yardi and/or NetSuite software would be considered a strong asset.

ABOUT PRIVATE PENSION PARTNERS

Founded in 2010, the Private Pension Partners Group of Companies is a real estate investment firm that provides a vertically integrated platform that facilitates the sourcing of capital, investments in real estate assets, development, leasing, asset management, property management and real estate brokerage services. For more information, please visit our website at www.privatepensionpartners.com.