Manager, Property Accounting

Lankin; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lankin Investments is seeking a Manager, Property Accounting to oversee full-cycle accounting for their real estate portfolio. The position requires a CPA and five years of experience in accounting with strong leadership and organizational skills. Join a team that prioritizes professional growth and community impact.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive health benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting or industry experience.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles (IFRS).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-cycle property accounting for a dedicated portfolio.
• Lead year-end financial audits and prepare monthly/quarterly financials.
• Manage accounts receivable and support financial reporting.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Service orientation

Detail-oriented

Communication with senior leadership

Collaboration

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Job description

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Putting People First, Every day! Lankin Investments is a leading Canadian real estate investment & asset management firm with property under management of over $2B consisting of 6,400+ multi-family units and 2,500+ units in development. Our ethos is simple yet profound: Driven by our people, we foster financial prosperity and community value through strategic Canadian real estate investments. With more than 15 years of successfully acquiring, managing, and operating multi-residential across Canada, we have achieved a celebrated reputation among real estate investors. The success is driven by providing our team members with an environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, Lankin Investments is looking for a Manager, Property Accounting to join our fast-paced team, who will be responsible for supporting a dedicated portfolio of properties, the group of companies and the finance teams through their continued growth. This individual will be responsible for full cycle accounting duties while supporting the day-to-day accounting functions of the property operations team for a diversified group of companies focused on real estate asset management. This role is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to gain exposure to all aspects of property accounting and work with team members who are process improvement-driven, want to make a change, and excel in their specialties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-cycle property accounting for a dedicated portfolio of properties.
• Lead the year-end financial statement audit process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Review and present monthly and quarterly financials and management reporting.
• Support the Reporting team in preparing quarterly investor reports.
• Oversight and maintenance of the general ledger for the group of companies and portfolio of properties.
• Review month-end accounting cycle entries while ensuring the accuracy of all transactions and subledgers and maintaining all financial workbooks.
• Review monthly recurring entries which include purchase and sale of properties, mortgages, pre-payments, property taxes, accruals of expenses, deferred financing costs, and related party transactions.
• Review asset acquisition entries, mortgage, and refinance journal entries as well as property acquisition and disposition entries.
• Review reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts including bank accounts and credit cards.
• Manage Accounts Receivable - includes processing payments, creating, and posting intercompany invoices, and ensuring accurate recording of tenant transactions.
• Lead the implementation of accounting changes and process improvements.
• Support Operations, Asset Management, and Corporate Finance on ad-hoc projects.
• Review HST returns and payments for all corporations within the CRA deadlines.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a University Degree in accounting, finance or related field, and a CPA-CA or CPA designation with 5 plus years of public accounting or industry experience; a thorough understanding of accounting principles, specifically IFRS, and advanced Excel skills. The successful candidate will be driven for growth and genuinely curious; enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; can multi-task, efficiently prioritize and work under timelines and manage multiple stakeholders; is detail and process-oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work; and has a strong foundation in accounting.

Required Skills

• Self-starter with a service-oriented attitude.
• Deeply rooted emotional intelligence.
• Thoughtful and humble collaborator.
• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Lankin Investments?

We offer a competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives, ability to invest in our funds, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

At Lankin Investments, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values entrepreneurial drive, integrity, and collaboration. We are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Join us in our mission to create lasting value for our investors and make a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We participate in local community events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Investment Management and Real Estate

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