Manager, Property Accounting

Kassen Recruitment; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Canadian real estate investment firm is seeking a Manager, Property Accounting. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and improve processes while collaborating with senior leadership. This position offers mentorship and a culture prioritizing growth and integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or industry, ideally in real estate.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and strong technical accounting skills is crucial.
• Self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate assets.
• Lead year-end audit preparation and act as the main point of contact for auditors.
• Drive implementation of accounting process improvements and system changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Technical accounting skills

Growth mindset

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation (CPA-CA preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

A growing Canadian real estate investment firm is seeking a Manager, Property Accounting to join their finance team. This is a high-impact role offering ownership of a property portfolio’s full-cycle accounting, direct collaboration with senior leadership, and the chance to contribute to a people-first culture that values growth and operational excellence.

About the Role
Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll oversee the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties and several corporate entities. You’ll lead financial reporting, audit coordination, and play a key role in improving accounting processes as the company continues to scale. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment and wants exposure to real estate investments, operations, and finance.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate assets
• Lead year-end audit preparation and act as the main point of contact for auditors
• Review monthly and quarterly financial statements and management reports
• Support quarterly investor reporting in collaboration with the Reporting team
• Maintain and review general ledgers across properties and corporate entities
• Process and review recurring entries for acquisitions, mortgages, prepayments, and taxes
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and accounts receivable
• Drive implementation of accounting process improvements and system changes
• File HST returns and ensure CRA compliance
• Collaborate with asset management, operations, and finance on special projects

What You Bring

• University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA designation (CPA-CA preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or industry, ideally in real estate or asset management
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and strong technical accounting skills
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with multiple entities and systems
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and deadline-oriented
• Collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and eager to drive results
• A self-starter with a growth mindset and a passion for continuous improvement

Why Join
This role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership position within a high-performing finance team at a well-established real estate investment firm. You’ll benefit from mentorship by senior leaders, direct impact on reporting and operations, and a culture that prioritizes integrity, collaboration, and growth.