A leading real estate services firm is seeking a Divisional Controller to join its property management accounting team. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee accounting operations for a diverse commercial property portfolio while guiding a team and contributing to strategic financial decision-making. It’s ideal for professionals with strong property management accounting expertise, a leadership mindset, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-entity environments.
About the Role
Reporting to a senior finance leader, this position oversees financial planning, reporting, and operational accounting processes for a portfolio that spans multiple asset classes and geographic locations. The role combines team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and hands-on oversight of financial accuracy, compliance, and cash management.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to drive high performance.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow monitoring, funding requirements, and distribution schedules.
- Review financial statements, reconciliations, and reports to ensure compliance with standards and internal controls.
- Support audits and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of required documentation.
- Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and training resources to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Coordinate with other departments to address financial matters, resolve issues, and improve cross-functional processes.
- Participate in special projects, process improvements, and other initiatives as needed.
- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or related discipline; professional designation is an asset.
- Proven leadership experience in accounting, ideally within property management or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity cash management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with industry-standard property management accounting systems is an asset.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team in a respected, growth-focused organization. This role offers a balance of strategic oversight and operational involvement, along with the chance to shape processes, mentor talent, and contribute to the financial health of a significant commercial property portfolio.
