Controller - Real Estate/Construction - Renfrew

Michael Page; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits program

3+ weeks of vacation

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting, reporting, costing, and financial operations for a diversified portfolio based in Renfrew, Ontario. The role reports directly to the CFO and offers an opportunity to influence the future structure of the finance function within a growing, entrepreneurial organization.

The successful candidate will own the full accounting cycle for multiple entities, manage month-end, intercompany transactions, and year-end files, while

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in construction, real estate development, property management, or related industries.
• Expertise in job costing, project budgets, and construction financing draws.
• Experience in multi-entity environments and intercompany transactions.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and organizationally strong.
• English required; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle for multiple entities.
• Manage month-end close and maintain working papers.
• Process intercompany transactions and year-end files.
• Supervise one bookkeeping resource.
• Maintain project budgets and job costing records.
• Produce cost-to-complete reporting and financial analysis.
• Track commitments, change orders, and variances.
• Support operational reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare construction financing draw packages and lender documentation.
• Manage progress billings, holdbacks, and supplier disbursements.
• Provide lender reporting and covenant monitoring.
• Prepare operating cash flow forecasts; liaise with lenders.
• Oversee property accounting: rent rolls, recoveries, taxes, insurance.
• Oversee cost accounting: inventory, WIP, cost of sales.
• Track vendor financing agreements and redemptions.
• Support continuous improvement of internal controls.

Skills

CPA designation

Intercompany accounting

Multi-entity management

ERP systems experience

Advanced Excel

Independent work

English proficiency

French asset

Education

CPA designation (or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Controller to oversee the accounting, reporting, costing, and financial operations of a diversified portfolio of real estate and operating businesses based in Renfrew, Ontario. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future structure of the finance function while supporting a growing and entrepreneurial organization.

Our client is a privately held organization operating across real estate development, property ownership, construction, building materials, and related operating businesses. As part of an ongoing growth strategy, the organization is rebuilding its finance function and investing in stronger processes, reporting, and financial controls.

Description

• Own the full accounting cycle for multiple entities, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll interface.
• Manage the month‑end close process according to established timelines and maintain supporting working papers.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Prepare year‑end files and supporting documentation for external accountants.
• Supervise and review the work of one bookkeeping resource.

Project Accounting & Costing

• Maintain project budgets and job costing records.
• Produce cost‑to‑complete reporting and financial analysis.
• Track project commitments, change orders, and budget variances.
• Support operational reporting and financial decision‑making across business units.

Financing & Treasury

• Prepare construction financing draw packages and supporting documentation for lenders and consultants.
• Manage progress billings, holdbacks, and supplier disbursements.
• Provide information required for lender reporting and covenant compliance monitoring.
• Prepare operating cash flow forecasts for assigned entities.
• Act as a day‑to‑day contact for lenders and financing partners.

Property & Operational Accounting

• Manage property accounting activities, including rent roll administration, recoveries, property taxes, insurance, and portfolio reporting.
• Oversee cost accounting activities related to inventory, equipment costing, work‑in‑progress, and divisional cost of sales.
• Track vendor financing agreements and redemption obligations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to internal controls and financial processes.

Desired Skills and Experience

• CPA designation, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience within construction, real estate development, property management, or related industries.
• Proven expertise in job costing, project budgets, and construction financing draws.
• Experience working within a multi‑entity environment and managing intercompany transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting and/or project management ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Comfortable building structure and processes in an evolving environment.
• English required; French considered an asset.

Job Offer

• Base salary up to $120,000.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• 3+ weeks of vacation.
• Direct reporting relationship with the CFO.
• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing finance function.
• Broad exposure across real estate, construction, property management, and operating businesses.
• High‑impact role with significant visibility and influence within the organization.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants