Manager, Finance

Cameron Stephens; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Stephens, a leading Canadian real estate investment firm, seeks a Manager, Finance to lead full-cycle fund accounting and reporting under IFRS and ASPE. The role includes forecasting, treasury, investor materials, and managing one analyst, with hybrid work in Toronto.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in fund accounting, CPA in good standing, strong Excel and modeling, and experience with new fund launches and investor reporting. CPA and leadership experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in fund accounting/reporting.
• CPA designation, in good standing.
• Ideally, experience in real estate debt, mortgage funds, or private credit.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and ASPE.
• Prior people leadership experience, or clear readiness to lead a small team.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience preparing investor-facing materials (decks, DDQs, ad-hoc reporting).
• Experience with new fund launches (structuring, controls, reporting infrastructure).
• Exposure to treasury/cash management across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Fund accounting & reporting — Full-cycle accounting and financial reporting under IFRS/ASPE.
• Internal management reporting — Prepare and deliver management reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Forecasting — Cash flow, NAV, and distribution forecasting at the fund level.
• Loan loss provisioning — IFRS 9 and ASPE provisioning and support for auditors.
• Consolidated entity reporting — Inter-entity reporting and eliminations across funds and entities.
• Investor relations support — Handle ad-hoc reporting and data requests from investors.
• Capital markets support — Build decks and materials for investor discussions and capital raises.
• Treasury operations — Manage treasury across funds and corporate entity.
• Team leadership — Develop and mentor finance staff; review work.
• Cross-functional execution — Work with Investment Management on deal-related matters.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial modeling

Investor reporting

IFRS & ASPE

Leadership

Treasury knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Founded in 2004, Cameron Stephens is a leading Canadian real estate investment firm with just under $3.6 billion in assets under administration (AUA). Cameron Stephens offers institutional and private investors strategic opportunities to invest in commercial real estate with consistent returns. The firm specializes in mortgage solutions through Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital (CSMC) for developers across Canada. Established in 2021, Cameron Stephens Equity Capital (CSEC) provides equity opportunities for high-quality and strategically positioned developments.

Leveraging deep market expertise and strong industry partnerships, Cameron Stephens is recognized as a key player in Canada’s real estate investment landscape, delivering sustainable growth and financial success.

We manage capital on behalf of various partners, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, family offices, credit unions, and individual investors.

We are seeking aManager, Finance, who will beresponsible for fund accounting and reporting across the firm's managed funds, plus new funds as they launch. The role covers full-cycle fund accounting under both IFRS and ASPE, internal management reporting, fund-level forecasting, treasury operations, and investor-facing materials, and manages one Analyst. The position is based in the Toronto office on a hybrid schedule (in-office the majority of the week, Monday mandatory).

Key Responsibilities

• Fund accounting & reporting — Full-cycle fund accounting and financial reporting under both IFRS and ASPE
• Internal management reporting — Prepare and deliver management reporting for internal stakeholders
• Forecasting — Cash flow, NAV, and distribution forecasting at the fund level
• Loan loss provisioning — Assess and maintain expected credit loss / allowance provisioning on the mortgage portfolio under IFRS 9 and ASPE, including staging, assumptions, and support for auditors
• Consolidated entity reporting — Prepare consolidated and inter-entity reporting across fund, holding, and operating entities, including eliminations, intercompany balances, and equity/non-controlling interest presentation
• Investor relations support — Handle ad-hoc reporting and data requests from investors
• Capital markets support — Build decks and materials to support investor discussions and capital raising efforts
• Treasury operations — Manage treasury operations across managed funds and the corporate entity
• Team leadership — Develop and mentor finance staff (1 direct report); review work and hold team to a high standard
• Cross-functional execution — Work closely with Investment Management on deal-related and special loan matters

Are you aligned with our Mission, Vision and Values?

Our Mission

is to advance our client-first philosophy by managing investor capital with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. We are dedicated to capital preservation while simultaneously forging long-term relationships with our real estate developer partners. We are committed to excellence in everything we do and building trust with all our stakeholders.

Our Vision

is to be a leading force in the Commercial Real Estate industry, in the markets we serve across North America, known for disrupting the status quo and setting new standards of service and excellence. We aspire to make a significant impact on everyone we engage with—clients, investors, employees, and the communities we support—by consistently delivering unparalleled value and fostering meaningful change.

Our Values:

• Authenticity:We are genuine, transparent, and honest. We build trust through open communication and consistent actions.
• Urgency: We move with purpose and pace. We respond quickly and act decisively, knowing that speed matters in our business.
• Intellectual Curiosity: We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and never stop learning. We seek out better ways to solve problems.
• Loyalty: We are committed to our clients, our colleagues, and our company. We support one another and stick with our commitments.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: We take initiative, embrace accountability, and push beyond the expected. We think and act like owners.
• Respectfully Confident: We know our strengths, lead through actions, and stay grounded. We let results speak for themselves.

What we believe our ideal candidate will possess:

• 5–8 years of experience in fund accounting/reporting
• CPA designation, in good standing
• Ideally, experience in real estate debt, mortgage funds, or private credit
• Working knowledge of both IFRS and ASPE
• Prior people leadership experience, or clear readiness to lead a small team
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience preparing investor-facing materials (decks, DDQs, ad-hoc reporting)
• Experience with new fund launches (structuring, controls, reporting infrastructure)
• Exposure to treasury/cash management across multiple entities