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Director – Investments and Asset Management (Real Estate Development)
Toronto, Ontario
$180,000 – $240,000 Plus Excellent Benefits & Potential for Profit Sharing

Our client is an established and growing real estate development firm, located in Toronto. They are looking for someone to fill a newly created position, reporting directly to the President within this small development investments and asset management group. This position will be instrumental in strategically evaluating new investment opportunities, offering someone a great opportunity to assist in sourcing and structuring new real estate development investments, monitoring the existing portfolio, and helping the President at a strategic level. The department is small so this will be a hands-on acquisitions/investments role where you will not have the assistance of a group of analysts.

The Director of Investments and Asset Management will also manage a portfolio of four-six real estate development projects in different stages of development. The client will only consider candidates who have at least some real estate development sector experience. If you are looking to grow within a well-respected and dynamic team, apply now.

Responsibilities:

• Support and manage a portfolio of active residential developments projects
• Participate in underwriting new investment opportunities to acquire land and develop residential assets.
• Maintain strong acquisition standards
• Oversee the execution of development plans for active development projects from acquisition to completion of the development or disposition taking a proactive and “hands-on” approach to managing risk and maximizing returns on all projects. Typically, Associate Vice President manages between 5 to 7 investments.
• Participate in all key project decisions and critical project management meetings through the entire development life cycle (planning, design, sales, permits, construction and delivery phases) to ensure the project is delivering on time and on budget.
• Review, critically assess and prepare project cash flows and pro forma financial projections
• Regularly evaluate market conditions to identify changes that give rise to opportunities to either further maximize returns or mitigate risk.
• Prepare advanced financial analyses to assist senior management in the evaluation of various real estate decisions at different stages throughout real estate development cycle.
• Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis for existing projects; ongoing budget management; in-depth understanding of costs incurred vs. cost to complete. Creating cash flow models, sensitivity tables, rent roll analyses, joint venture waterfall models, and other financial analyses required to evaluate and pursue acquisition opportunities.
• Prepare and present updated financial projections and executive reports to the executive team.
• Prepare semi-annual investor reports that concisely distill data in order to provide investors with required project progress updates and updated financial projections.
• Lead and mentor junior team members to support their development.

 Requirements:

• Must have over five years of relevant real estate development experience
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business / finance, economics, engineering or related field
• A strong understanding of the full lifecycle of development from acquisition to approvals, unit sales, financing, construction, home closings and disbursements.
• Experience conducting financial analysis for development projects using advanced models in MS-Excel.
• Excellent communication skills

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by sending your resume to elan@winchesters.ca. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Financial Controller
Downtown Toronto, ON – 4 Days a Week in Office, 1 From Home – Some Travel to the US Required
$110,000 – $125,000 Base Plus Bonus

Our client is a private, entrepreneurial real estate investment company founded over five years ago and growing at a rapid yet steady pace. They take pride in their ability to forge strong relationships, acquire and manage high quality real estate assets in Canada and the US, and consistently execute value-add projects. Their current owned and asset managed portfolio is comprised of multi-family residential assets. You will engage in a diverse range of responsibilities encompassing accounting, reporting, treasury, FP&A, transactions, and investor relations, ultimately offering a comprehensive view of the financial landscape. You will report directly to the CFO who is a partner in the business.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all operational and internal accounting functions and external financial reporting
• Optimize all technology systems and platforms to help achieve strategic objectives
• Own the FP&A function, which includes the creation of monthly dashboards, forecasts, and ad hoc analysis
• Guiding financial decisions by establishing and executing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls • Managing the cash and treasury process, with a focus on optimizing the entire function
• Responsible for all payroll, admin, HR, compliance, and corporate legal matters
• Oversee all fund and investor administration and assist with investor communications
• Provide technical and strategic support on all real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Leads all risk mitigation initiatives and supports takeout refinancing activities
• Taking a key role in the firm’s U.S. expansion which includes building out all infrastructure
• Hiring, leading, inspiring, coaching, and developing the team of the CFO office (3+ individuals)
• Provide timely and strategic advice to leadership and other stakeholders

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma and CPA designation
• At least 5 years of professional work experience with 2+ years in a managerial role
• Comfortable in a multi-entity environment
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to travel to the US
• An ambitious and can-do attitude with an ability to work with little supervision
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by sending your resume to elan@winchesters.ca. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

VP Finance
Downtown Toronto, ON – Will Begin In Office and Move to Hybrid After Several Months
$130,000 – $150,000 Base Plus a $50,000 Target Bonus, Excellent Benefits & Vacation

Our client is a professional services firm that offers accurate, effective accounting and finance services at a reasonable cost, providing their clients the peace of mind in order to focus on core matters within their business. As VP Finance you will help manage and offer services which include CFO functions, controllership and bookkeeping, and financial admin. Their clients include small and micro-cap public companies with operations, capital pool companies, Canadian or U.S. publicly listed shell entities with no operations, private entities growing quickly or looking at acquisitions or divestitures, and private entities preparing to go public and private companies staying private.

The VP Finance will act as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both internal and external clients. You will provide both operational support and lead the financial reporting function at these organizations. You will supervise the finance unit and will act as the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The VP Finance will report directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and directly assists on all strategic and tactical matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development of new business initiatives by assisting the CEO in identifying potential clients, preparing proposals, and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of proposed service delivery.
• Ensure the implementation of adequate controls and the availability of supporting documentation to facilitate successful independent and governmental audits of all purchases.
• Assist in overseeing clients’ financial activities to ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and other relevant financial reporting standards, as well as federal, provincial, local, and contractual guidelines. This includes interpreting regulations, disseminating government requirements to relevant personnel, and monitoring compliance.
• Establish and maintain internal control systems to safeguard clients’ financial assets and ensure the preparation of annual financial statements adheres to regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Board and Subcommittee meetings, including presenting financial information to the Audit/Finance Committee.
• Provide training to the Finance Unit staff, including bookkeepers and controllers, to enhance their understanding of financial management.
• Oversee the production of monthly financial reports and statements tailored to the needs of Executive management, the Audit/Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Stay abreast of advancements in financial accounting and reporting technologies and assist with their implementation when necessary.
• Take on additional responsibilities related to clients’ financial reporting processes and internal matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of professional experience, including experience with public company audits, with preference given to candidates with experience at an audit firm.
• Accounting designation (CPA)
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the North American public company sector and involvement in creation of the financial statements.
• Proven effectiveness leading a team of accounting staff.
• Technologically savvy, with an ability to use systems to create organizational efficiencies.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by emailing resume to elan@wincesters.ca Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Bookkeeper / General Accountant (25-30 Hours Per Week)
Mississauga, ON (On Site)
$30 – $40 Per Hour 

Our client is a small, family business that prides themselves in high quality footwear design. They are currently seeking a skilled bookkeeper to support their accounting needs. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a great company that been around for nearly 50 years. 

Responsibilities

• Full cycle accounting 
• Bookkeeping
• Handle accounts payable
• Cashflow management
• Bank reconciliations 
• Account reconciliations 
• Preparing journal entries

Requirements:

• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in manufacturing, retail or wholesale
• Experience with importing and exporting is a strong asset 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Strong attention to detail and organized
• Knowledge in multi-currency 

How to apply?

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume in confidence to eric@winchesters.ca Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Senior Accountant 
Richmond Hill, ON (Hybrid)
$80,000 – $90,000 + Benefits

Our client is an established global company that is looking to add to their accounting team.

This is a great opportunity to work in an extremely unique, government-based setting. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to focus on the full cycle accounting of the subsidiary

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire accounting cycle for the general ledger, overseeing reconciliation of payroll, accruals, bank statements, pre-payments, and tax accounts.
•  Ensure thorough reconciliation of all accounts to the general ledger, supported by appropriate documentation. 
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in accounting records. 
• Oversee Inter-company Transactions, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations. 
• Conduct monthly IFRS financial reporting and analyze financial statements, including income taxes. 
• Develop and monitor expense and capital expenditure budgets as needed. 
•  Collaborate with internal and external auditors to fulfill audit information requirements and address inquiries. 
•  Supervise the accounts receivable process and ensure timely collection of funds within approved terms.
• Manage accounts payable procedures, including electronic payment setup. 
• Perform cost analysis and oversee inventory valuation. 
•  Lead month-end and year-end closing activities. 
• Undertake miscellaneous tasks and projects as necessary.

Requirements:

• CA, CPA or CGA designation is a must
• 7+ years of relevant work experience on full cycle accounting

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Strong understanding of excel (i.e.: databases, pivots, nesting complex formulas)

How to apply?

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume in confidence to eric@winchesters.ca Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Senior Corporate Accountant 
Downtown Toronto, Hybrid (3 Days a Week in Office)
$95,000 – $110,000 Base +  Bonus 

Our client, a fast-growing real estate developer, is looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join their team. They are looking for someone who thrives in a changing environment, has a willingness to learn and who can think on their feet. You will regularly be dealing with JV partners and external stakeholders so strong communication skills and a mature personality will be required. They are offering a very competitive salary with great benefits and growth opportunities. Bonus points if you have experience with investor reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting for investment activities for entities withing the organizational structure
• Monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting for investors including reviewing trial balances, preparing adjusting journal entries and working paper files and preparing financial statements required for internal and external purposes, compliance and tax filings
• Oversee legal documentation internal filing to ensure completeness and legal organizational chart is updated
• Prepare analytical review of performance of consolidated results to communicate with investors
• Organize and maintain reporting deadlines across all entities across the company
• Ensure compliance for tax, debt and other commitments are met for various entities
• Work with various teams to ensure deadlines and results that consolidate into corporate and investor financials are communicated
• Communicate with third parties on any inquiries about financial results
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships by understanding needs and upholding the company values in providing value to them

Requirements:

• CPA designation or pursuing a CPA designation
• Bachelors in Finance or Accounting degree is required
• Corporate accounting experience required with financial statement preparation
• Advanced Excel skills
• Sound analytical and quantitative skills, rigorous attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial spirit, driven to create sound and efficient procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, listening skills and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow written and verbal instructions

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by emailing resume to elan@winchesters.ca. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Corporate Accountant 
Mid-Toronto (4 Days a Week in Office)
$85,000 – $110,000 Base + Discretionary Bonus and Benefits

client, a real estate developer, is looking for a corporate accountant to join their team. This role will be responsible for managing the financial aspects related to their corporate operations. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making processes.

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting processes including month-end/ year end closing activities for all corporate and property entities; this involves monitoring of accounts payable/ accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, maintain supporting sub-ledgers and schedules;
• Liaise with various platform finance teams and prepare the group’s consolidated management reports;
• Manage payroll and overhead chargebacks and fee billings;
• Regular monitoring of cash inflows and outflows, including daily bank monitoring, preparation of cash flow forecasts and understanding of future inputs and outflows that will affects cash balances;
• Assist in corporate business budget process and quarterly forecast;
• Lead and manage compliance requirements including but not limited to, completion of year-end engagements with the external auditors and monthly HST and WSIB filings;
• Establish internal controls and procedures to minimize risk exposure to company and respective projects and reviews internal policies on a regular basis to ensure they are working as intended
• Review of existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvements that promote effective and efficient work flows
• Ad hoc tasks as requested

Requirements:

• Able to meet strict deadlines and thrive under pressure
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Yardi software is an asset
• Prior experience dealing with complex company chargebacks
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please visit our website or email resume to laikyn@winchesters.ca to apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.