Senior Project Accountant - Real Estate

Elevation Capital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant for Real Estate Development in Toronto. The role involves managing accounting for high-end construction projects, including budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in accounting, is highly organized, and adept with financial tools. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or project finance, particularly in construction or real estate development.
• Comfortable with both details and high-level financial reviews.
• Highly organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented with a process-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple construction projects.
• Maintain and update project budgets while tracking actuals vs. budget.
• Review budgets and estimates for alignment with project scope.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Accounting Software

Job description

Elevation Capital is a group of internationally impactful companies spanning consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, real estate, non-profit, and venture funding. Run by a highly entrepreneurial self-made founder, and supported by a team of highly capable executives across business units, the business operates globally with interests in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. With wholly owned companies in various growth stages and an expanding investment portfolio, this group collectively serves a global vision to create an evolved world where humanity reaches its highest potential. Our mission is to create and deploy capital for a better world.

As Senior Accountant for Real Estate Development, you will be the financial backbone of a globally distributed portfolio of high-end development projects. Working closely with project managers and leadership, you’ll track budgets, scrutinize assumptions, and ensure financial accuracy at every step. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on detail, discipline, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Expense Tracking & Reconciliation : Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple construction projects, including vendor invoices, credit card activity, and bank reconciliations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting : Maintain and update project budgets (CapEx and OpEx), tracking actuals vs. budget and surfacing variances proactively.
• Financial Analysis : Review and challenge assumptions behind budgets and estimates, ensuring alignment with scope and market realities.
• Reporting : Create clear, structured reporting for leadership on YTD spend, project forecasts, and capital allocation.
• Documentation & Controls : Ensure contracts, invoices, and supporting documents are organized, compliant, and audit-ready.
• Collaboration : Partner with project managers, vendors, and internal finance teams to support smooth execution of projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Experienced in accounting or project finance (5+ years) with exposure to construction or real estate development.
• Comfortable handling both the details (bank recs, invoices, budget spreadsheets) and higher-level financial reviews.
• Highly organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented, with a process-driven mindset.
• Skilled in Excel / Google Sheets; familiarity with accounting software and project tools is a plus.
• Effective communicator — able to flag issues early, provide clear reporting, and liaise with both leadership and on-the-ground project teams.
• Adaptable to working across diverse regions, currencies, and vendor practices.