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Property Accounting Manager
North York, ON – In-Office
Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus

Our client is a private real estate investment company that is looking for a Property Accounting Manager to join their growing team. This company, established twenty five years ago, focuses on acquiring and managing high-quality residential and commercial assets across Ontario. They’re all about building strong relationships and delivering on value-add projects, with a focus on maximizing returns and driving stakeholder value.

Reporting to the Controller, the Property Accounting Manager will be a key player in building a top-tier accounting function. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of wearing multiple hats.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assess monthly accounting reports from third-party property management—rent rolls, accruals, turnovers, utilities, AR, and management fees.
• Prepare timely and accurate quarterly reporting packages for multi-residential properties.
• Review monthly financial variance analyses for both commercial and multi-residential portfolios.
• Support budget preparation and review for multi-residential and commercial properties.
• Ensure proper accounting standards are followed, including accruals, prepayments, and refinancing entries.
• Handle year-end financials for external auditors.
• Prepare CAM and tax reconciliations.
• Provide mentorship and support to the accounting team.
• Play a lead role in improving and implementing financial systems and reporting processes.
• Work on enhancing current templates to create more efficient reporting practices.
• Assist the Controller with system admin duties and financial controls.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with multi-residential or commercial real estate is a bonus.
• CPA designation
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Yardi
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal.

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 selected for an interview will be contacted.

Director of Special Loans
Toronto, ON – 4 days per week in the office
Competitive compensation with excellent benefits

We’re seeking an experienced Director of Special Loans to join our client’s real estate finance team. This role is pivotal in handling distressed loans and minimizing risks within a real estate loan portfolio. You’ll be responsible for evaluating the financial health of borrowers, monitoring loan collateral, and working with internal teams, investors, and external partners to execute recovery strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Loan Restructuring & Workout: Lead the charge in restructuring troubled loans, developing tailored workout solutions, and negotiating terms with borrowers and stakeholders to optimize recovery.
• Loan Transaction Analysis: Dive deep into financials, market trends, and economic factors to assess loan performance and identify risks or opportunities.
• Portfolio Management: Support senior management in performing portfolio analysis, stress testing, and reporting on risks related to market conditions and loan concentrations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal finance, risk management teams, borrowers, investors, and external experts such as legal counsel, appraisers, and brokers.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Stay on top of industry regulations and ensure all strategies align with legal and regulatory standards.
• Team Development: Help train the team by identifying potential issues early in the lending process and conducting debriefs on loan workout outcomes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience with distressed loan management, ideally within the Canadian real estate sector.
• Strong financial analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

How to apply:

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 selected for an interview will be contacted.

Senior Financial Accountant – Ongoing Contract – Full-Time Hours
Location: North York, ON (On-site)
Compensation: $40-$50 Per Hour

Our client, a well-established organization in the Medical and Healthcare sector, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their growing team. This role will focus on critical finance and accounting functions, including overseeing the month-end close process, managing year-end audits, developing financial reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will be a CPA-designated professional with strong reporting experience and a passion for working in a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the development of financial models, budgets, and forecasts, while analyzing key drivers, trends, and variances.
• Performance Metrics: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across service lines, focusing on patient volume, treatment outcomes, and cost efficiencies.
• Strategic Financial Support: Provide financial insights for business development, capital investments, and new service offerings, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Transactional Accounting Support: Assist with accounting tasks such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and payroll when needed.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed cost analyses of clinical operations, identifying areas for cost optimization without sacrificing service quality.
• Revenue Cycle Management: Oversee revenue cycle processes, ensuring timely billing and collections, and provide insights on payer mix, reimbursement rates, and payment trends.
• Variance Analysis: Perform thorough monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance analysis against budget, offering recommendations for improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with healthcare financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ad-hoc Reporting: Support senior leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• CPA designation required
• 5+ years of experience in finance, audit, or accounting
• Strong process improvement skills and a solid understanding of profitability analysis
• Advanced Excel skills with excellent analytical and communication abilities

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your resume to katherine@winchesters.ca. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vice President Finance
Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid
Competitive Base Salary Plus 30% Bonus, Excellent Benefits & Vacation

A leading company in downtown Toronto is seeking a VP of Finance to oversee financial operations, reporting, and compliance. This role will manage corporate financial functions, including reporting, fund management, and investor relations. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a growing company and have expertise in real estate investments/asset management, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and variance analysis.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting, aligning with business goals.
• Coordinate financial audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage fund accounting, reporting, and investor communications for multiple investment vehicles.
• Analyze portfolio performance, including key metrics such as loan composition and yield.
• Lead payroll and benefits administration in collaboration with HR.
• Oversee tax compliance, ensuring timely preparation of tax forms for investors.
• Collaborate with the investment team to evaluate performance trends and provide strategic insights.
• Supervise a finance and accounting team
• Ad-hoc duties and special projects

Qualifications:

• CPA designation with 10+ years of progressive experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of real estate investments, fund accounting, and portfolio performance.
• Previous external audit firm experience.
• Proven ability to manage corporate financial reporting, budgeting, and audits.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing teams.

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 selected for an interview will be contacted.

Director of Finance
Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid
$150,000-$180,000 Base Plus 30% Bonus, Excellent Benefits & Vacation

Join a leading real estate company dedicated to excellence in their multiple service lines. We are seeking an individual either at Sr. Manager or Director Finance level who wants to join a fast-growing and dynamic real estate platform. The company’s AUM has grown by 7 times over the past 5 years. The Director of Finance will be instrumental to lead the finance and accounting team and provide strategic oversight to the company’s financial operations. If you are ambitious and want to take the CFO’s role within the next five years, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee hands-on MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) preparation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering insights to drive business performance.
• Coordinate quarterly financial reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes and timely year-end reporting.
• Manage relationships with third-party stakeholders, ensuring alignment with financial goals and contractual obligations.
• Supervise the day-to-day transactional accounting duties for the team of five accountants.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
• Other ad-hoc duties not listed.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation with 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, preferably in real estate.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Previous audit firm experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience working with external auditors and handling year-end reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.

Senior Financial Analyst
North York, ON (On-Site)
$85,000-$95,000 Base Plus 10% Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Our client is a reputable company in the Medical and Healthcare industry. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to work on finance and accounting duties, including the month-end close, the coordination of the year-end audit process, the development of new financial reports, budgeting and forecasting, while ensuring constant adherence to internal financial controls and up to date with accounting standards. We are looking for an entrepreneurial CPA-designated senior accountant who has a solid background in reporting and wants to join a growing PE-backed healthcare company. 

Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the preparation of financial models, budgets, and forecasts, analyzing key drivers, trends, and variances.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for various service lines, including patient volume, treatment success rates, and cost efficiencies.
• Strategic Support: Provide financial insights for business development opportunities, capital investments, and new service offerings, supporting leadership in making informed decisions.
• Transactional Accounting: Provide support to the entire accounting team when someone is away – AP, AR, payroll, etc.
• Cost Analysis: Perform detailed cost analysis of clinical operations and patient treatments, identifying opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality of care.
• Revenue Cycle Management: Monitor revenue cycle processes to ensure timely billing and collections, and provide analysis on payer mix, reimbursement rates, and patient payment trends.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance compared to budget, providing insights on deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure financial compliance with healthcare industry regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Support senior management with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
• CPA designated 
• 5+ years of financial experience
• Strong process improvement skills as well as profitability analysis knowledge
• Excellent analytical (advanced MS Excel skills) and strong communication skills

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by sending your resume to eric@winchesters.ca Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Property Accountant
Located in Southwest Calgary (In-Office)
Salary Between $75k – $85k, Plus Discretionary Bonus & Benefits

Our client, a real estate homebuilder, is looking for a Property Accountant to join their team. They are growing within their rental unit division and are needing an experienced candidate to come onboard and take over these responsibilities. There is fantastic growth potential in this role as well as the opportunity to work alongside a great, dynamic team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for full cycle property accounting for a dedicated portfolio of properties and corporate consolidated entities. 
• Assist in full monthly and quarterly financial and management reporting.
• Assist in the oversight and maintenance of the general ledger for the portfolio of properties. 
• Prepare and process Tenant CAM/TAX recovery reconciliations annually
• Perform month-end accounting cycle entries while ensuring the accuracy of all transactions and   subledgers and maintaining all corporate workbooks.
• Post monthly recurring entries which include mortgages, pre-payments, property taxes, accruals of expenses, deferred financing costs, and related party transactions. 
• Post asset acquisition entries, mortgage, and refinance journal entries as well as property acquisition and disposition entries.
• Complete reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts including bank accounts and credit cards.
• Assist Accounts Payable with property related payables.
• Support the implementation of accounting changes and other process improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, real estate and/or related field 
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the real estate industry 
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Dedicated team player with a positive attitude and the flexibility to get the job done. 

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, please email your resume to laikyn@winchesters.ca

Manager of Finance 
North Bay, ON – 35 Hours Per Week – 3 Days Per Week In Office 
$90,000 – $100,000 Base Plus 5 Weeks Of Vacation And Great Benefits Including Pension 

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Manager of Finance to join their team in North Bay. This role is integral to the continued growth and success of the organization. With a strong mission and positive values, our client offers excellent work/life balance and a supportive team culture. If you have your CPA and comprehensive accounting experience, we encourage you to apply. 

Responsibilities: 

Leadership Team Participation: Actively participate as a member of the Agency’s Leadership Team, contributing to the development of the strategic plan and annual divisional operating plans, including financial and human resources allocation. 

Financial Management: Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll responsibilities. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. 

Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversee and support the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Provide strategic insights into resource allocation, financial forecasts, and risk identification. Ensure adherence to budgets and report notable variances to the Divisional Director. 

Financial Reporting and Controls: Oversee financial statement preparation, Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), and other financial reports. Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with corporate policies. 

Operational Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to the Finance team. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the department. 

Audit and Compliance: Liaise with external audit teams for audit reviews and internal control purposes. Ensure the organization’s financial processes align with regulatory requirements and best practices. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Finance, or related programs. 
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certification is required. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial analysis with a strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards and regulatory compliance. 
• Experience in non-profit organizations or knowledge of Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) is an asset. 
• Strong communication skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution, and professional business writing. 

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by sending resume to eric@winchesters.ca Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Property Accountant
Toronto, ON 
$65,000-$85,000 Base Plus Bonus & Benefits

Our client is an established Real Estate Services Company that was established over 20 years ago to provide quality commercial, industrial, institution and condominium property management and construction services to building owners and corporations in the Greater Toronto Area. The company offers top-notch property management, accounting and construction services to its clients. What sets them apart from others in the industry is the focus on customer service for their owners, tenants and suite holders. Using technology as a cornerstone, our client is dedicated to growing the business through high levels of client satisfaction. The successful applicant will be a self-starter, responsible and confident individual who possesses high energy, excellent time management and organizational skills, who can rise to and meet challenges, and adhere to strict deadlines. They will be a strong team player, have an eye for detail and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full-cycle accounting and preparing monthly financial statements (Balance Sheets, Income Statement) for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties
• Prepare Executive Summaries and provide detailed analyses of balance sheet, revenue and expense accounts
• Prepare CAM and Property Tax recoveries and reconciliations for properties
• Process accruals of POs, utilities, contract and non-contract expenses
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed
• Prepare quarterly cash flow reports and variance analysis
• Prepare annual audit working papers and liaise with external auditors
• Prepare monthly cash flow projections and cash distributions
• Review and generate monthly billings for tenants
• Oversee lease setup and create recovery models for newly acquired properties
• Prepare HST remittance for each property
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of related accounting experience minimum
• Experience with property accounting software (Yardi preferred)
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply now by emailing resume to eric@winchesters.ca Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accounts Payable Supervisor
Toronto, ON (4 Days In Office)
$70,000 – $90,000, Bonus, And Great Company Benefits

Our client is a well-established property management company with a heavy focus in commercial real estate. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great company who owns majority of their properties. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Financial Accuracy and Investor Returns:
• Receive, review, and input supplier invoices.
• Scrutinize non-trade invoices, employee expense reports, and petty cash reimbursements for accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies and outstanding invoices.
• Manage timely and accurate vendor payments adhering to terms and policies.
• Uphold deadlines and promptly address customer service inquiries.
• Daily review and validation of accounts payable invoices to ensure compliance with policies and proper authorization.
• Participate in policy and procedure enhancements, offering recommendations for best practices.
• Verify reimbursements align with protocols and approvals.
• Update Yardi records for inter-company transactions and vendor management.
• Facilitate utility and property tax setups for online billing and PAP.
• Assist in implementing AP entry and payment systems.
• Supervise AP clerks and provide training on accounts payable processes.
• Contribute to departmental performance feedback for the Director.
• Deliver Exceptional Service to Tenants and Vendors:
• Address vendor and internal inquiries regarding payment status and account details promptly.
• Maintain professional communication with all stakeholders.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar role.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with real estate and property management financial systems.
• Experience with Yardi is an asset.
• Experience in lease accounting is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to eric@winchesters.ca