Financial Controller

Templeton Properties - Halifax Apartments; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing property management company in Halifax seeks a Financial Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure financial reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation or be working toward one and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 – $90,000, comprehensive health benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact within the company.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Paid vacation

Free parking

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a senior accounting role (Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent).
• Direct experience in property management accounting required.
• Strong knowledge of rent rolls, lease administration, and tenant billing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with variance analysis.
• Develop and monitor budgets, providing insights to drive efficiency.

Skills

CPA designation

Senior accounting experience

Leadership skills

Property management accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

CPA or working toward designation

Job description

Overview

At Templeton Properties, we’re more than a property management and development company—we’re a team that’s shaping the future of residential living in Halifax. With a growing portfolio of properties and several exciting projects underway, we’re looking for a Financial Controller who wants to make an impact and grow with us.

Why Join Templeton?

• Be part of a growing, family-owned company with a reputation for quality and care.
• Play a key leadership role in building out our finance function.
• Work closely with senior leadership and influence decisions that shape the company’s future.
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture where your contributions are recognized.

About the Role

As Controller, you will lead our accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you’ll oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and an Accounting Manager—mentoring and guiding the team while driving improvements.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll not only keep the books balanced but also contribute to strategic growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, this is your chance to step into a role with both responsibility and influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with variance analysis.
• Coordinate year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop and monitor budgets, providing insights to drive efficiency and cost control.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and treasury functions.
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices.
• Partner with operations to align receivables, payables, and expenditures with budgets.
• Coach and mentor the accounting team, fostering professional growth.

What We’re Looking For

• CPA designation (or working toward designation) strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years in a senior accounting role (Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent).
• Direct experience in property management accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of rent rolls, lease administration, tenant billing, and property-level financial reporting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $70,000 – $90,000, based on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• Free parking.
• The chance to join a growing company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role and help guide Templeton Properties through its next stage of growth. If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to make a lasting impact—we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

At Templeton Properties, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining high-quality residential communities where residents feel truly at home. Our commitment to excellence in property management is matched by our dedication to resident satisfaction and well-maintained living environments. We are a dynamic and leading company with 22 buildings in the HRM and we are looking to grow our small and nimble team as we continue to scale.