Director of Finance

Stevenson & White; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP plan

Health care spending account

Job summary

Stevenson & White, a recognized leader in real estate and property management in Ottawa, is seeking a Director of Finance to join their growing team and collaborate with the CFO on a full-time, permanent basis.

In this hands-on, strategic role, you will lead a small team and oversee the financial operations of the property management division, including reporting, compliance, and investor communications, guiding executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and managing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting firms, real estate, or property management industry is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial results across multiple entities with portfolio insights.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, cash flow projections, and investor return analysis.
• Oversee accounting operations ensuring IFRS/ASPE and regulatory compliance.
• Manage setup, reporting, compliance and investor communications for REIT and LP structures.
• Supervise revenue and expenses, tenant chargebacks, aligning with investor reporting.
• Mentor team, drive process improvements, liaise with external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Ready to join a high-performing, deep-rooted company where your involvement truly makes an impact? Our client, a recognized leader in the real estate and property management space, is seeking a Director of Finance to join their growing team and collaborate closely with their CFO on a full-time, permanent basis! In this hands-on, strategic role, you will lead a small team as well as the financial operations of the property management division, including reporting, compliance, and entity setup, while providing insights to guide executive decision-making. Partnering closely with investors, external advisors, and senior leadership, you’ll ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and transparent.

We’re seeking a polished, professional, and forward-thinking leader who can drive financial success and make a meaningful impact across the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and presenting financial results across multiple entities, providing insights into portfolio performance and key metrics
• Leading budgeting and forecasting, cash flow projections and investor return analysis
• Overseeing accounting operations and ensuring compliance with IFRS/ASPE and regulatory standards
• Managing the setup, reporting, compliance and investor communications for REIT and LP structures
• Supervising property revenue, expenses, and tenant chargebacks, aligning daily operations with investor reporting needs
• Mentoring team members, leading process improvements, and acting as a key liaison with external partners and stakeholders

Qualifications:

The main qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7+ years of progressive finance experience
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and managing teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting firms, real estate, or property management industry is considered a strong asset

Compensation:

• $130,000 - $150,000 annual salary range
• RRSP plan and health care spending account