Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

Cachet Homes; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cachet Homes, a leading Ontario homebuilder, seeks a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting. The role supports quarterly and annual financial statements, project accounting, and tax filings.

You will engage with executive leadership, manage reconciliations, and drive process improvements in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. Ideal candidates hold a CPA, have 3–5 years in public or private practice, and command ASPE with strong Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• CPA designation obtained through public practice is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting or public practice.
• Experience preparing corporate income tax (T2) returns.
• Experience with compiling, reviewing and auditing engagement files.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with ASPE.
• Advanced Excel skills and systems aptitude.
• Ability to own files end-to-end and meet deadlines.
• Real estate, construction, or land development exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end and quarter-end working papers and reconciliations.
• Support job cost and land development accounting with budgets vs actuals.
• Produce variance analyses and management reporting for leadership.
• Assist with cash flow reporting, forecasting, and lender reports.
• Coordinate year-end files and respond to audit inquiries.
• Prepare T2 tax returns and support tax/compliance matters.
• Identify process improvements and assist system enhancements.
• Tackle special projects for the VP and senior leadership.

Skills

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Intercompany accounting

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Caseware

TaxPrep

Profile

ERP systems

Job description

After four decades of home‑building excellence, Cachet has earned a reputation as an award‑winning developer and builder of master‑planned communities across Southern Ontario. From the very beginning, our principles have been guided by a distinctive vision of how new homes should be crafted; a vision that combines innovative architecture, superior craftsmanship, exceptional quality features and finishes, and outstanding customer care. Since 1981, Cachet has developed and built thousands of new homes and we remain committed to enriching the lives of families by building visionary communities they will be proud to call home.

What We Offer

Cachet is on a mission to be the most innovative community builder in Ontario. Joining our rapidly growing organization will allow you to work alongside us as we create the next generation of modern, complete communities throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

The environment at Cachet is dynamic, engaging, rewarding, and team‑oriented. We strive to ensure Cachet is a great place to work for all our team members and are committed to building a best‑in‑class, values‑driven organization that positively impacts the lives of our employees, customers, communities, and environment.

Your Role

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Accounting, the Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting will join Cachet Homes as a designated CPA supporting a broad and evolving finance mandate. This role is designed for a public practice professional ready to transition into industry, applying the technical rigour, working‑paper discipline, and file ownership developed in a firm environment to a dynamic corporate setting.

The Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting will prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and working papers, perform account reconciliations, and ensure the accuracy of accounting records. The role supports project accounting, variance analysis, cash flow reporting, year‑end and audit preparation, corporate tax filings, and process improvements. It provides reliable financial information to stakeholders while offering exposure to executive leadership and the full lifecycle of residential land development and homebuilding.

Responsibilities:

• Financial reporting & close - Prepare month‑end and quarter‑end working papers, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across corporate and project entities.
• Project accounting - Support job cost and land development accounting, including project cost tracking, budget‑to‑actual reporting, and intercompany activity across project entities.
• Analysis & reporting - Prepare variance analysis and management reporting for the VP, Finance & Accounting, including commentary on drivers and trends.
• Cash flow & forecasting - Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting, draw support, and lender and partner reporting packages.
• Year‑end & external support - Act as a key contact for external accountants and auditors; prepare year‑end files and respond to review/audit queries.
• Corporate tax - Prepare corporate income tax (T2) returns on a limited basis and supporting schedules across corporate and project entities; provide guidance to the Controller on HST and other tax and compliance matters applicable to residential construction.
• Process improvement - Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, documentation, and internal controls as the department scales; assist with system and reporting improvements.
• Special projects - Take on special projects and ad hoc analysis for the VP and senior leadership.

What You Bring:

• CPA designation obtained through public practice - CA legacy route or CPA (mandatory).
• 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in a small‑to mid‑sized public accounting firm, or within the private enterprise / owner‑managed business practice of a large firm.
• Hands‑on experience preparing corporate income tax (T2) returns.
• Hands‑on experience preparing compilation, review, and/or audit engagement files, including full working paper files from trial balance to financial statements.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with solid command of ASPE.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems aptitude.
• Highly organized and self‑directed, with the ability to own files end‑to‑end, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with senior leadership.
• Client or industry exposure to real estate, construction, homebuilding, or land development would be considered an asset.
• Experience with HST in residential construction, including new housing rebates, and tax preparation software (e.g., TaxPrep, Profile) is an asset.
• Familiarity with Caseware working paper software and construction or real estate ERP systems, and experience working with multi‑entity corporate structures and intercompany accounting would also be an asset.

Cachet Homes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, origin, disability, or any other status protected under Canadian law or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all people.

Cachet Homes is dedicated to providing a barrier‑free workplace for all our team members and job applicants. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please inform us when submitting your application, and we will take into account your accessibility needs due to a disability that respects your dignity and independence.