Financial Controller

Universal Realty Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer provided medical benefits

Career growth opportunities

Employer provided incentives

Job summary

A local property management company in Halifax is seeking a qualified Controller to join their headquarters. As a strategic financial business leader, you will oversee the corporate accounting function, provide financial guidance to management, and ensure accurate reporting of financials. Candidates must have a CPA designation and a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This full-time position offers career growth opportunities and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized accounting designation, CPA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office Suites, strong proficiency in Excel is required.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office Suites, strong proficiency in Excel is required.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Experience with reconciling and analyzing financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company’s corporate accounting function.
• Prepare and report company financials.
• Review costs and develop strategies to improve profit.
• Analyze financial data and market trends.
• Provide financial guidance to management.
• Provide financial guidance to management.
• Monitor financial policies, practices and procedures of the operation.
• Ensure necessary internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets.
• Track, review and manage expense claims.
• Manage other accounting, finance, and special project responsibilities as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suites proficiency

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving ability

Strong organization skills

Time management skills

Problem solving

Education

Completion of recognized accounting designation, CPA or equivalent

5 years of progressive accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Realty Group is a Halifax-based property management company known for setting a standard of excellence in residential accommodation and commercial leasing.

We are currently seeking a qualified Controller to join our Halifax-based head office. As a strategic financial business leader, you bring a strong work ethic, a proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative in driving financial performance. You will provide financial expertise that supports our philosophy of Serving Excellence, while helping maximize return on investment and execute a financial plan aligned with our business strategy. You will lead and refine accounting functions that deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful financial results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company’s corporate accounting function
• Prepare and report company financials
• Review costs and develop strategies to improve profit
• Analyze financial data and market trends
• Assist business development with planning and budgeting
• Provide financial guidance to management
• Monitor financial policies, practices and procedures of the operation
• Ensure necessary internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets
• Track, review and manage expense claims
• Manage other accounting, finance, and special project responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized accounting designation, CPA or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office Suites, strong proficiency in Excel is required
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Experience with reconciling and analyzing financial data
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems

Universal Realty Group recognizes our employees as our most important asset and values workers of all ages and backgrounds. We offer excellent opportunities for career growth, as well as employer provided medical benefits and other incentives. We are looking for new talent to join our dynamic team that is setting the standard of excellence in the property management field.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst
• Industries: Real Estate, Construction, and Hospitality