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Project Accountant 

Downtown Toronto (4 days in office)

$90,000 salary+ 10 % bonus and 3 weeks vacation 

This Canadian entrepreneurial real estate developer is looking to fill the role of project accountant. As one of the leading companies in its respected industry, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow into an already highly respected and established company.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all records are organized in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly project cost reports
• Create and edit contracts as requested through Yardi
• Maintain accuracy and validity on all project costs
• Conduct monthly loan draws
• Exist as the main point of contact for all project related inquires
• Open and monitor HST accounts
• Accurately input all invoices and cash cheques according to exact amounts
• Various other tasks that adhere to construction draw/ month end reporting

Skills:

• 5+ years project accounting experience, preferably within the construction/ real estate industry
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• CPA designated or working towards  the certification
• Experience with Yardi is considered a strong asset
• Organized, detail oriented and works with a sense of urgency

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 [email protected]

Vice President Capital Markets
Toronto, ON – Onsite
Very Competitive Compensation Package Including base, Bonus and Extras

Our client is a growth-oriented, Toronto based real estate investment and asset management firm primarily focused on multi-residential income producing properties in the Greater Toronto Area.

The VP of Capital Markets is a newly created role and will be an important role in the Company’s platform growth including fund raising, corporate development and product development. This is a broad role with significant responsibility, well suited to an individual with significant fund raising and client management experience, now looking to apply it in a hands-on, entrepreneurial and platform building environment. The company is seeking an individual who can leverage their pre-existing institutional and private client relationships to lead the capital raising initiatives.

With established expertise in capital raising and investment structuring, the incoming VP of Capital Markets will be an instrumental figure in establishing fundraising channels for the various investment mandates being undertaken by our client.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and current investors, with a focus on Institutional and Family Office segments.
• Maintain technical knowledge of the company’s offerings to provide the best solutions for investors.
• Clearly communicate the offerings and assist investors with due diligence questions and investor subscription process, where appropriate from a legal and regulatory perspective.
• Use CRM software to track business development efforts and progress achieved.
• Assist in marketing efforts such as creating investor presentations, webinars, and educational materials.
• Assist in structuring and successfully launching new investment mandates for the investors.
• Establish, maintain, and engage with industry relationships including advisors, lenders, brokers, legal counsel, and accountants.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of investment sales experience, with a proven track record in developing and growing Assets Under Management.
• Intimate understanding of financial products that serve the interests of institutional and high-net-worth investors.
• Experience with CRM systems that are specific to capital raising/investor relations functions.
• Experience in the Retail/Financial Advisory Channel is a plus.
• A self-starter who can manage individual responsibilities and maintain overall awareness of management priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team setting.

Our client is passionate about investing, community building, and the collective success of the team and their partners. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Please apply now if you are interested by sending your resume to [email protected]. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Financial Reporting Manager
Toronto, Ontario – hybrid role
$110,000-$125,000 base plus bonus and good benefits

Our client is a purpose-based organization that develops residential properties in North America. They are looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that delivers a significant social impact to communities across Canada.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the fund and corporate finance team and will be pivotal for the success of the group. You will handle monitoring of the fund performance, including budgets, rolling forecasts, latest revenue and cost estimates, operational plans and financial KPI’s. The ideal candidate will have a previous external audit background, strong reporting experience and some real estate exposure or at least a passion for the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate processes the preparation of consolidated financial statements under both ASPE and IFRS
• Prepare year-end working papers and work closely with the external auditors to meet annual deadlines.
• Assist with cash activity such as capital calls, loan-drawdowns, distributions, and cash reconciliations
• Prepare tax working papers and review tax returns including T5013, T2, SLFI, HST flings and any other ad hoc filings
• Participate in process improvements including automation, new Yardi modules and upgrades
• Respond to various CRA Audits and requests
• Prepare quarterly financial statements, investor statements, and equity rolls
• Prepare quarterly bank, lender and investor reporting and compliance packages
• Review and assess the external valuations and the valuation inputs
• Monitor and project cashflows for funds on a short- and long-term basis
• Oversee and support one accounting analyst to book maintenance and any intercompany and chargeback billings
• Approve vendor payments and bank transfers, need to be familiarized with the transactions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration; with a professional accounting designation – CPA
• 4-7 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with advanced EXCEL modelling, data analysis and advanced presentation skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment with competing priorities and strives to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate technical concepts & best practices in a clear and concise manner across all levels of the organization
• ASPE and/or IFRS

How to Apply

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. Please submit resume to [email protected]

Accounts Payable Administrator 

Downtown Toronto (4 days in office) 

$65,000 + 10% bonus 

Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter accounts payable invoices amongst all development projects
• Organize and monitor all account payable transactions
• Use Yardi to input purchase orders from Excel
• Input weekly vendor invoices
• Verify all vendor account status and respond to inquiries
• Process cheques and ensure all signatures are appropriate
• Work with other staff to ensure all invoices are entered accurately
• Ensure all bills are paid on time
•  Various other tasks as required

Skills:

• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Detail oriented
• Accounting knowledge
• Standard comprehension of excel
• 5 years of experience in AP, preferably in development accounting
• Great problem solver/ multitasker

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 [email protected]

Accountant

Mississauga

$50,000 – $60,000 base plus bonus and great benefits, 2 weeks of vacation

Posted on September 19, 2022.

Our client is a real-estate company based in Mississauga, Ontario. They work with commercial and residential properties within Toronto and the GTA. They are looking for an Accountant to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a company that manages a diverse real estate portfolio with great benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, reconciliation, HST filing, year-end statements and more.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for real estate, this could be an exciting opportunity for you. In the role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• HST returns
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting with tax filings and dealing with external auditor
• Managing short/long term cash management and cash flow
• Contract administration
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies and GAAP
• Full cycle accounting functions
• Supporting the improvement of business processes and recommending procedure improvements
• Maintaining accounting records and completing required payroll accounting functions
• Some accounts receivable
• Producing purchase orders, change orders, and handling trade and supplier payments
• Communicating with vendors
• Ad hoc duties as required

How to Apply

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 [email protected]

Intermediate Accountant, Financial Reporting

North York, Ontario – two days per week in the office

$70,000-$75,000 base plus bonus

Posted on September 29, 2022.

Our client is a Toronto-based real estate company. They are looking for an Intermediate Accountant with a focus on Financial Reporting, to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to move away from a public accounting firm and into industry while remaining focused on financial reporting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of year-end and interim financial statements. This opportunity comes with perks such as better hours than audit firms, free parking, good benefits, and vacation time-off. They also have mentors to sign off on your experience to get CPA.

In the role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Preparation of financial statements and papers for auditors and participants in a timely manner and in accordance with Company standards
• Handle the filing of corporate taxes
• Handle the budgets that are used in the year-end process
• Assist with administrative tasks within the financial reporting department
• Assist with Joint Venture tax
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned within the financial reporting team

Requirements:

• Must come from an accounting firm
• Minimum 1-3 years of previous experience
• Audit and tax experience required
• Must be able to do 2 days a week in the Yonge/Finch head office
• Strong communication skills

How to Apply

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 [email protected].

Chief Financial Officer

Richmond Hill, Ontario (On-site)

$175,000-$200,000 base plus bonus and excellent benefits

Posted on September 29, 2022.

Our client is a construction company based in Richmond Hill. They are looking for an experienced CFO or VP Finance to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to lead a team of hardworking individuals through a growing phase and take on some of the accounting ownership to help in delivering results.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire accounting department and functions across the company in Ontario and as they expand across the country. This opportunity will provide a fulfilling experience in playing a pivotal role in the company’s long-term success.

In the role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Ensure all company day-to-day accounting functions are handled and overseen
• Develop and maintain implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems
• Preparation of financial statements, summaries, project costing, financial analyses and management reports
• Assist with the co-ordination of financial planning and budget processes
• Evaluate procedures and offer recommendations to improve processes and systems to senior leaders
• Notify trends to senior management critical to financial performance
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting records in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist with ad-hoc financial duties
• Assist with year-end audit and communicate with external firms
• Handle quarterly inventory counts
• Develop the growth and progression of team
• Work closely with digital software and learn new information systems

Requirements:

• 10 + years of experience in a previous CFO/VP Finance/Director/Controller role
• Experience in the construction or development industry
• CPA designation is mandatory
• Ability to present financial information to stakeholders in a professional manner
• Must be able to work in office 5 times a week
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to inspire a team
• Strong communication skills

How to Apply

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 [email protected]

Accountants Payable Clerk

Toronto (4 days in the office at Yonge/Finch)

$45,000 – $55,000 base

Posted on September 19, 2022.

Our client is an accounting firm based in Toronto. They are looking for an experienced Accountants Payable Clerk to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a company that will provide great experience in the field of accounting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely processing of vendor invoices and expense claims.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in the field of accounts payable related work, this could be an exciting opportunity for you. In the role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Performing full cycle accounts payable functions for multiple entities
• Reviewing and managing AP inbox to ensure all queries are addressed in a timely manner
• Ensure electronic copies of invoices are saved in the proper folder on the network
• Record accounts payable invoices – verify math
• Print and assemble cheque packages
• Follow-up with various parties to ensure invoices and cheques are authorized in a timely manner
• Filing finished cheque stubs and invoices
• Assist with cross-functional areas within accounts payable as required
• Compiling back-up for Auditors or Quantitative Surveyors as requested
• Vendor statement reconciliations; new vendor setup, vendor relationships
• Maintain applicable Excel files
• Assist in receiving and following up on invoices as required
• Provide general administrative support to the team as needed
• Ad hoc duties as required

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or related field of study preferred
• Strong computer skills in MS Office and Excel skills
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn and prioritization to ensure deadlines are met
• Good written and oral communication skills required
• Strong work ethic, professional attitude and reliability

How to Apply

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 [email protected].

Project Accountant

North York – hybrid role (3 days per week in office)

$80,000 – $95,000 base plus bonus

Posted on September 13, 2022.

Our client is a Toronto-based real estate development and asset management firm. They are looking for a Project Accountant to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that delivers growth-based opportunities in a hybrid role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of responsibilities at both corporate and property level. You should come with previous or current experience working in a similar role, with a background in Real Estate – either in development, property management or construction.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting senior management in regards to equity and debt draws
• Maintain communication with investment partners
• Communicate financial analysis to the internal teams to allow for improvements
• Preparation of quarterly reports to be shared with investors, partners and lenders
• Review, monitor and manage invoice payables and also handle reconciliations
• Communicate with accounting firms for year-end filings
• Preparation of HST input tax credits
• Handle schedules for reporting on budgets, requirements, and investor-related reports
• Oversee budget and performance of projects
• Assist with accounts payable

Requirements:

• CPA designation or working towards it
• Real Estate experience is required
• Ability to work in a paperless accounting environment
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Skilled in Excel, Word, Outlook
•  Impeccable communication and relationship building skills – both written and verbal

How to Apply

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 interested, please email [email protected].