A growing Canadian real estate investment firm is seeking a Manager, Property Accounting to join their finance team. This is a high-impact role offering ownership of a property portfolio’s full-cycle accounting, direct collaboration with senior leadership, and the chance to contribute to a people-first culture that values growth and operational excellence.
About the Role
Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll oversee the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties and several corporate entities. You’ll lead financial reporting, audit coordination, and play a key role in improving accounting processes as the company continues to scale. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment and wants exposure to real estate investments, operations, and finance.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate assets
- Lead year-end audit preparation and act as the main point of contact for auditors
- Review monthly and quarterly financial statements and management reports
- Support quarterly investor reporting in collaboration with the Reporting team
- Maintain and review general ledgers across properties and corporate entities
- Process and review recurring entries for acquisitions, mortgages, prepayments, and taxes
- Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and accounts receivable
- Drive implementation of accounting process improvements and system changes
- File HST returns and ensure CRA compliance
- Collaborate with asset management, operations, and finance on special projects
- University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- CPA designation (CPA-CA preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting or industry, ideally in real estate or asset management
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS and strong technical accounting skills
- Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with multiple entities and systems
- Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and deadline-oriented
- Collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and eager to drive results
- A self-starter with a growth mindset and a passion for continuous improvement
This role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership position within a high-performing finance team at a well-established real estate investment firm. You’ll benefit from mentorship by senior leaders, direct impact on reporting and operations, and a culture that prioritizes integrity, collaboration, and growth.
