Manager, Construction Accounting & Finance

CentreCourt; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CentreCourt is seeking a Manager, Construction Accounting & Finance to shape the financial success of high-rise residential developments in the Greater Toronto Area. You will lead the Construction Accounting team, partner with site teams, and deliver timely, insightful financial analyses to drive project performance and informed decision‑making across a $1.25B active pipeline.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, and cost management from early development through close-out, while mentoring a

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent preferred.
• Progressive experience in construction accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience leading and mentoring accounting teams.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of Ontario construction industry practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site teams to provide financial oversight across the construction lifecycle.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting for multiple active developments.
• Lead month-end closing, variance analyses, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Develop dashboards and tools to improve project controls and financial visibility.
• Lead and develop the Construction Accounting team for on-time delivery.

Skills

CPA designation

Construction accounting

Team leadership

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

CentreCourt is seeking a Manager, Construction Accounting & Finance, to help shape the financial success of some of the most exciting high-rise residential developments transforming the Greater Toronto Area. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting and become a key player in delivering landmark projects that redefine Toronto's skyline, representing more than $1.25 billion in active construction value. This role plays a pivotal role in how major construction projects are planned, executed and delivered by combining financial leadership with operational partnership.

More than a traditional accounting position, this role sits at the intersection of finance, construction, and real estate development. Working closely with site teams and senior leadership, you will turn financial data into meaningful insights that drive smarter decisions, improve project performance, and help bring ambitious developments to life. You will also be involved from the earliest stages of a project – supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning – through active construction and project close-out.

As the leader of CentreCourt's Construction Accounting team, you will oversee the day-to-day construction accounting function while mentoring and developing a team of Construction Accountants responsible for the financial execution of multiple active projects. You will build tools, processes, and reporting that improve project controls, strengthen financial visibility, and provide construction teams with timely, actionable information to support decision-making on site.

The role also provides significant exposure to complex financial analysis. You will lead monthly hard cost draw reviews, oversee forecasting and cost reporting, and prepare complex analyses for internal and external partners, identifying root causes of cost variances and helping resolve complex commercial issues.

Reporting jointly to the Senior Vice Presidents of Construction and the Director, Accounting, you will serve as a trusted business partner across the organization, ensuring financial discipline while supporting the successful delivery of CentreCourt's growing development portfolio. This is an opportunity to build, lead, innovate, and make a visible impact in one of Canada's leading real estate development companies. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, gaining exposure to major development projects, leading a growing team, taking ownership of high-impact initiatives, and accelerating your career.

This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys leading people, partnering with operations, embracing technology, solving complex business challenges, and seeing the tangible results of their work rise from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site teams to provide financial oversight throughout the construction lifecycle
• Work closely with Project Managers to establish project budgets and oversee forecasting, job cost reporting, change orders, budget transfers, and cost reallocations across multiple active developments
• Oversee invoice review, approvals, and processing across the portfolio, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls
• Lead complex cost-sharing and financial analyses for multi-party developments, presenting recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Establish the financial framework for new developments, including budgets, tender analyses, award documentation, and project cost structures

Lead Project Funding & Progress Draws

• Oversee the monthly progress draw process, reviewing funding packages and supporting documentation before submission to lenders and cost consultants
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, lenders, and executive management to secure timely funding approvals and payment releases
• Manage the weekly batch payment approval process to ensure project cash flow and vendor payments remain on schedule
• Oversee the financial administration of construction insurance, holdback releases, project close-outs, and other key financial controls

Deliver Financial Analysis and Business Insights

• Lead month-end reporting, reconciliations, forecasting, and financial analysis for active construction projects
• Analyze project costs, trends, and variances, identifying root causes and providing actionable recommendations to improve project performance
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and cost trackers that provide real-time visibility into project financial performance
• Serve as a trusted business partner to senior construction and finance leadership on budgets, forecasts, risks, and commercial decisions

Improve Systems, Processes and Reporting

• Develop and enhance financial models, reporting tools, and automation initiatives, including the practical application of AI to improve efficiency and decision-making
• Standardize and continuously improve construction accounting processes, document controls, and reporting practices across the portfolio
• Partner with construction and accounting teams to streamline workflows for tendering, contracting, invoicing, and cost management
• Maintain and enhance corporate templates, financial tools, and construction management frameworks that support consistent project execution

Lead & Develop the Construction Accounting Team

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Construction Accountants responsible for the day-to-day financial execution of active construction projects
• Review key deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality before submission to lenders, consultants, partners, and senior leadership
• Train project teams on financial processes, reporting requirements, and project controls to strengthen financial discipline across the organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the Construction Accounting team

Candidate Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in construction accounting, project accounting, management accounting, or development finance, ideally on large-scale residential projects
• CPA designation preferred, ideally with public accounting or audit experience at a recognized firm
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Working knowledge of Ontario construction industry practices, including progress draws, holdbacks, and the Construction Act, is an asset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of financial data
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and present financial information to senior leadership and external partners
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

About CentreCourt

CentreCourt is a fully integrated real estate development firm active across all stages of the development lifecycle – land acquisition, zoning, design, marketing, sales/leasing, construction, and customer care. We specialize in high-rise condominium and purpose-built rental communities located near major transit, amenities, and employment hubs in the Greater Toronto Area.

Recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, CentreCourt has delivered over 10,000 homes and $5.6 billion in development value since 2010. In 2022, we launched CentreCourt Platform II, a $400 million fully committed long-term equity fund that provides the financial strength and flexibility to support our continued growth and to act decisively in a dynamic market environment.

We operate as a flat, entrepreneurial, and meritocratic organization that rewards high performance with exceptional growth opportunities. Our culture values humility, continuous improvement, and unwavering integrity.

Learn more at www.centrecourt.com.

CentreCourt is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.