Senior Corporate Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Adi Development Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative real estate development firm is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to join their team. In this role, you will maintain financial integrity, ensure compliance with regulations, and deliver insightful financial reports. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. The company champions ownership and encourages team members to think and act like owners, making a significant impact on communities and customers alike. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Learning & Development Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Competitive Salaries

Employee Home Ownership Program

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Flexible Health, Lifestyle & Wellness Spending Account

Dedicated Online Mental Health Partner

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting with a CPA designation.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, corporate taxation, and auditing principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve audit processes to achieve 0 critical audit exceptions.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and ensure compliance with tax filings.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Forecasting

Process Optimization

Advanced Excel Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Effective Communication

Integrity

Education

CPA Designation

5+ Years of Progressive Experience in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management and investment companies. With over 4000 units and $3Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, We are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster, better and more cost effectively to our customers. As an Adian you will have the opportunity to shape communities and create lasting landmarks that will be admired for generations. The life-defining work you will do with Adi will directly impact and positively change the lives of our customers and communities we serve. We champion ownership and encourage all of our team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to not only develop buildings, but to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Successful Adians care deeply about their work and commit to continuously learn and develop in their field. Adians think about how every decision they make will impact our customers and go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our most successful Adians work with a bias toward action. They value experimentation and trying new ways of working to ensure we deliver results to our customers.

Adians offer support to our teammates before being asked. We help each other improve through candid, constructive feedback and empower each other to perform. It does not matter if you are a new or seasoned Adian. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage each other to speak up. Successful Adians challenge each others’ thinking through respectful and thoughtful debate. When we reach a decision, we commit and move forward together. We are a team. We face adversity together. We learn together. We win together.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain and improve audit process to achieve 0 critical audit exceptions
• Ensure compliance with union remittances, tax filings, and government deadlines (EHT, WSIB, Source Deductions, HST)
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly closings and government filings
• Process on-time, error-free payroll
• Maintain positive monthly cash flow
• Ensure accuracy in revenue and expense forecasts and support budgeting processes with insightful variance analysis
• Process, review, and enter invoices accurately
• Complete all general ledger and bank reconciliations and complete periodic audits
• Identify bottlenecks and enhance efficiency through streamlined workflows and Lean problem-solving methods
• Ensure that all financial recording is conducted according to Canadian GAAP
• Oversee all construction draw receipts, submissions, payments and employee payroll
• Other duties as required

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting
• CPA designation
• Accounting experience within the construction industry is an asset
• Proven track record of success in financial reporting, forecasting, and process optimization
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, financial modeling, macros/VBA, Power Query)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and ability to adapt to new accounting software
• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, corporate taxation, auditing principles, and financial reporting standards
• Strong analytical thinking with a focus on delivering actionable insights
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple priorities under pressure
• Effective communicator, presenting complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset, valuing input from peers and contributing to team success
• High attention to detail with a results-oriented approach
• Integrity and ethical conduct in handling confidential financial information
• Passion for continuous learning, process improvement, and delivering results with resilience

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Learning & Development Reimbursement: Adi encourages team members to never stop learning and continuously improve. We provide Adians with tuition and education reimbursements to support team members in their development.
• Competitive Paid Time Off: Team members are provided with 15 days of Vacation, 5 paid Wellness Days and 3 paid Sick Days annually.
• Competitive Salaries: Adi regularly conducts compensation market reviews to ensure our total compensation package remains competitive.
• Employee Home Ownership Program: Adians have the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities we create through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Eligible team members will receive a % discount off the total purchase price.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: Adi provides all full-time team members and dependents with coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision care, paramedical practitioners, life insurance and more.
• Flexible Health, Lifestyle & Wellness Personal Spending Account: Annual health, lifestyle & wellness spending accounts that can be used for fitness classes, gym memberships, family & pet needs, additional health benefits and more!
• Dedicated Online Mental Health Partner: We understand how important mental wellbeing is for our employees, which is why we have partnered with an online therapy provider that employees can access 24/7.

Adi Development Group is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Adi Development Group is committed to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. We hire based on merit and are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Adi Development Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources.