Divisional Controller

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP or TFSA matching after one year

3 weeks vacation + 5 wellness days

Annual bonus up to 15%

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment represents a real estate client in Guelph seeking an autonomous Controller to lead financial reporting and cash flow planning across multiple projects. You will mentor a small accounting team and present insights to executive leadership and investors.

The role requires CPA designation (preferred) and senior controller experience in construction/real estate. On-site work in Guelph, ON is required, with a competitive compensation package including a bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Senior controller-level accounting experience in construction and real estate development.
• Ability to handle complex tax filings, project financing, and cash flow modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with autonomous leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting, day-to-day accounting, tax filings, and cost calculations.
• Present financial results, development updates, and return calculations to executive leadership, trustees, and investors.
• Manage, mentor, and support a 2-person team.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and planning across multiple independent projects, collaborating with lenders and quantity surveyors.
• Hold external auditors, accountants, and partners accountable to high standards and timelines.
• Translate complex technical construction details into clear, actionable financial insights for decision-makers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Our real estate client in Guelph is on the lookout for an autonomous and detail-oriented Controller who is ready to lead financial reporting and drive clarity for key stakeholders.

If you thrive in a collaborative, close-knit environment, have strong construction finance expertise, and want to work directly with executive leadership, this opportunity is for you!

In this role, you will oversee all financial reporting, lead cash flow planning across multiple projects, and present insights directly to the executive teams and investors. You will also manage and mentor a dedicated accounting team while ensuring seamless tax, return, and project financing processes.

Work Arrangement

In-office in Guelph, ON.

What our client has to offer

• Base salary between $125,000 and $145,000, plus an annual bonus of up to 15%
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP or TFSA match after one year of service
• 3 weeks of vacation to start plus 5 paid wellness days

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting, day-to-day accounting, tax filings, and cost calculations.
• Present financial results, development updates, and return calculations to executive leadership, trustees, and investors.
• Manage, mentor, and support a 2-person team.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and planning across multiple independent projects, collaborating with lenders and quantity surveyors.
• Hold external auditors, accountants, and partners accountable to high standards and timelines.
• Translate complex technical construction details into clear, actionable financial insights for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• CPA designation strongly preferred (candidates with extensive construction and development experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Senior controller-level accounting experience, specifically within the construction and real estate development sector
• Proven ability to handle complex tax filings, project financing, and cash flow modeling independently
• Experience with Yardi is considered a strong asset
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with an autonomous, detail-oriented leadership style
• Ability to work on-site in Guelph

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.