Senior Accountant

Almega Co.; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic real estate investment group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their leadership team. This hands-on role will oversee financial operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance across various entities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing in-depth knowledge of accounting and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Competitive performance-based bonus

Hybrid work flexibility

Collaborative and values-driven culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, ideally in real estate or investment funds.
• Proficient in Canadian GAAP and tax regulations.
• Experience leading audits and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash flow.
• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple entities.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Modeling

Attention to Detail

Education

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Accounting

Job description

Almega is a purpose-driven real estate investment and development group headquartered in Toronto. Our vision is to become the largest owner of residential real estate in Canada, powered by a collective of partners focused on building generational wealth.

We operate through two core platforms:

• Almega Asset Management, specializing in the acquisition, development, and operation of purpose-built rental communities.
• Almega EMD, a registered Exempt Market Dealer in Ontario, focused on raising capital from accredited investors to fuel real estate growth.

With over $1 billion in assets under development and management and $50M+ in equity under administration, Almega is built on values of integrity, impact, and entrepreneurial execution. We are committed to sharing our success — 10% of our company’s profits are donated to charities selected by our employees.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage the full cycle of accounting and administrative functions across all entities within the Almega Group. This role is a vital part of our leadership team, supporting strategic growth by maintaining financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is excited by the opportunity to help shape financial systems in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and cash flow management.
• Manage the full cycle of accounting for multiple corporate entities, limited partnerships, and project-specific SPVs.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for internal stakeholders and external investors.
• Maintain consolidated financial reporting across all entities.
• Lead annual audit preparation and coordinate audit reviews with external accounting firms.

Tax & Compliance

• Oversee all corporate tax filings, HST/GST remittances, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with NI 31-103 and other applicable financial and securities regulations for Almega EMD, in collaboration with legal and compliance teams.
• Liaise with CRA, auditors, and legal counsel as necessary.

Capital & Investor Accounting

• Track capital contributions and distributions across various projects and funds.
• Maintain accurate investor records and coordinate financial reporting to accredited investors.
• Support fundraising initiatives with accurate pro forma and historical financial information.

Administrative Oversight

• Supervise and improve internal administrative processes, including document management, corporate record-keeping, insurance, and vendor relations.
• Manage corporate banking relationships and optimize financial operations.

Qualifications

Required

• CPA designation (or in final stages of completion).
• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, ideally with exposure to real estate, private equity, or investment fund environments.
• Proven experience leading audit reviews and working with external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and tax regulations.
• Experience managing multiple entities and complex organizational structures.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Sage Accounting.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with Exempt Market Dealers or other regulated financial entities.
• Background in real estate development, construction accounting, or fund accounting.
• Familiarity with investor relations or capital raising environments.
• Comfort working in a startup or high-growth business environment.
• Understanding previous experience with NI 31-103

What We Offer

• Salary range of $65,000–$85,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus aligned with company goals.
• Opportunity to play a strategic role in a high-impact, mission-driven organization.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and values-driven company culture.
• Meaningful involvement in shaping the financial systems of a growing real estate group.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with Almega’s mission and operations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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