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Accounts Payable Specialist 

Woodbridge, Ontario (in office) 

Full Time / Permanent 

$60,000-$75,000 plus solid benefits

Posted December 6th, 2022

This well established real estate company is currently accepting applications for a new role as an accounts payable specialist. In this position, you will need to work well with various people in different departments to obtain approvals and guarantee that all invoices are processed efficiently and effectively.

As an accounts payable specialist with this organization, you will be required to function in a fast paced yet very supportive team in hand with both Accounting and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Working with a variety of departments including Marketing, Sales, Development and Planning
• Organizing: completion slips, purchase orders, etc.
• Following the policy/ guidelines in responding to trade inquiries and handling conflicts
• Dealing with all inquiries effectively
• The main coordinator between accounting and other departments
• Inputting invoices as requested
• Responsible for the accounts filing system both online and in- office
• Monthly payables run including reconciliation of trade statements
• Gathering relevant information for holdback releases
• Remittance for Union payroll

Requirements:

• Post secondary in accounting or related field
• 2-5 years minimum in the real estate development or construction industry
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution

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 laikyn@winchesters.ca

Accounts Payable Clerk
Aurora, ON – 5 days a week in the office
$50,000-$60,000 base and great benefits

Our client is a real-estate company based in Aurora/Newmarket, ON. They are looking for a passionate Accounts Payable Clerk 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 while being a key member in the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and expense claims by reviewing taxes, coding, proper supporting documents and ensuring proper authorization and in line with Company Policies.

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:

•  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
•  Other projects 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 the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to laikyn@winchesters.ca

Director, Development Finance
Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)
Competitive salary, bonus and package

The company is one of the most innovative and fastest growing companies in the industry. They are currently accepting applications for the role of Director, Development Finance for the corporate office located in Toronto, ON. This is a place where individuals are respected and growth is encouraged and fostered. The Director will supervise one manager and one to two analysts. You will have the opportunity to step up and play an important role in the development of multiple high rise and low-rise acquisitions in the GTA.

Our client is seeking to motivated and ambitious individual to support the whole development team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Development team, responsible for the oversight of large-scale industrial, residential, and mixed-use developments and working closely with the Company’s development partners to create enduring value for all stakeholders. The candidate will possess strong leadership and time management skills, attention to detail, a self-starting attitude, and will most importantly, be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Play an important role through the full lifecycle of projects, including initial feasibility analysis, assisting planning approvals, design, construction, leasing, and close-out
• Utilizing input from colleagues across the organization, third party consultants as required, and through quantitative and qualitative analysis, create a detailed dynamic proforma for each project
• Provide financial analysis on various options related to massing scenarios, parking variables, and other development approval criteria
• Develop a business plan for each project factoring in deal structuring, revenue, cost, operating cost assumptions as well as risk factors
• Prepare advanced financial analyses and investment memorandums to assist senior management in the evaluation of various real estate decisions at different stages throughout real estate development cycle
• Review, critically assess, and prepare project cash flows and pro forma financial projections, with an active role in the quarterly budgeting process
• Build strong relationships across the Company to effectively understand all development projects
• Engage with the Transactions team to provide input into underwriting assumptions for new acquisitions to ensure a smooth transition to the Development team upon closing
• Engage with planning, design & engineering, construction, leasing, and asset management to prepare presentation materials for Capital Committee Meetings
• Regularly evaluate market conditions to identify changes that give rise to opportunities to either further maximize returns or mitigate risk

Requirements

• A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant real estate development experience working within a development firm or equivalent
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business/ finance, economics, engineering, or related field
• A strong understanding of the full lifecycle of development
• Supervisory experience over a team
• A strong communicator both verbally and written
• A strategic and analytically minded professional with strong quantitative skills

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

Senior Property Accountant

Etobicoke, Ontario

$90,000- $110,000

 Responsibilities:

• Ensure tenant/client satisfaction through accurate account invoicing, maintenance contract negotiation and preparation.
• Supervise property accounting staff and property manager to ensure an exceptional level of tenant service and property/asset management. 
• Maintain all financial records and appropriate ledgers for commercial/retail properties.
• Manage cash flow.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for senior management’s review. 
• Attend meetings with clients and senior management, as required.
• Present financial reports and related information, as required.
• Ensure that all commercial/retail premises, equipment, vehicles and business risks are adequately insured. 
• Compare, negotiate, and provide recommendations for insurance coverage to senior management. 
• Ensure that effective accounting/financial controls and procedures are in place.
• Accurately prepare and file tax returns for all related corporate entities on time.
• Manage all tax-related matters for commercial/retail/residential rental properties.
• Ensure accuracy of all accounting records.
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP and ASPE policies and practices. 
• Effectively manage all accounting functions including A/P, A/R, revenue accounting, general ledger, financial statement preparation and analysis, information preparation, budgeting, forecasting and planning for commercial/retail properties.
• Analyze and ensure the accurate collection, preparation and integrity of accounting/financial data including invoices, billings, bad debt, vendor contracts, hold backs, receivables etc.
• Work closely with senior management and consultants to analyze, monitor, and improve financial controls.
• Coordinate and work in partnership with other senior financial staff and support staff.
• Assist in the preparation of real estate development and construction project budgets and compare budget with actual costs on a monthly basis.
• Develop annual operating budgets in concert with senior management. 
• Prepare regular budget progress reports.
• Keep senior management fully informed with respect to operational results and cash flow.
• Provide financial information and analysis to support decision-making and make recommendations. 
• Ensure effective lease management including but not limited to managing AP/AR, insurance, property management and maintenance contracts. 
• Monitor equipment rentals/leases and maintenance contracts and negotiate contract renewals.
• Ensure full compliance with WSIB and related legislation. Be aware of updates to legislation and inform senior management.
• Ensure full compliance with the Construction Act and related legislation. Be aware of updates to legislation and inform senior management.
• Review agreements of purchase and sale related to new or prospective commercial/retail properties, manage seller/purchaser obligations to ensure compliance. 
• Prepare letters and correspondence for tenants, consultants, clients, and senior management.
• Recommend cost saving measures. 
• Review and cost coding of incoming invoices for accuracy prior to distributing to accounting support staff. 
• Proactively and effectively respond to client/consultant concerns and requests. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Be proactive and self-driven.
• Be flexible and adaptive to change and willing to take on new challenges.
• Be highly organized and methodical.
• Possess superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively within a group environment or independently.
• Possess high standards for personal integrity and ethics.
• Possess excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications:

• CGA, CMA, CA, or CPA accounting designation or significant experience in property management and accounting. 
• A minimum of 5 years property management experience and specifically financial management. 
• Advanced to expert computer and software skills and specifically Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (formerly known as Timberline), MSWord and MSExcel. 
• Knowledge of Yardi is an asset. 
• Knowledge of construction job costing, construction progress draws, the Construction Act and property accounting/management is 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 laikyn@winchesters.ca 

Analyst – Real Estate Acquisitions

North York, ON – 5 days a week in the office

$75K – $85K salary and great benefits

Are you a Real Estate Financial Analyst and looking to work for a Developer where you can work directly with the President of the company? Our client is a highly respected Real Estate Company in North York that owns mixed use residential, commercial and industrial properties in the GTA as well as acquires and develops land to build communities within mixed-use and residential asset classes. They are looking to add a Development Financial Analyst to their development team… interested? Then read on.

This is a critical role in the business managing and building complex real estate models and your role is crucial to ensure accurate project monitoring through financial reporting to the executive team.

Working closely with the President you will assist in preparing annual business plans project development plans and asset management plans; operating and leasing budgets and managing the development proforma for each development. You will be communicating with the operational property mgt teams to track and assist them with their budgets and 10 year capex management. Within new development you would be involved from acquisition phase, project feasibility and then managing the development budgets and tracking thereof.

If you are looking to be a major contributor to the success of the business, and get excited about bringing together systems to manage the budgets then APPLY NOW

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in real estate, finance, economics or another related field (MBA or CFA would be an asset).
• Relevant work experience within the Real Estate development or Investment industry.

What’s in it for you:

You would be working in a supportive and career molding culture, where you would be in a growing, stable business that not only rewards you financially but promotes personal development and annual bonus incentives.

How to Apply

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

Chief Financial Officer 

Calgary, Alberta (On-site/ Remote options)

$200,000-$250,000 + Bonus

Posted on January 16, 2023.

This highly innovative company is involved in construction and manufacturing, bringing disruption to the sector.

Working directly under the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will need strong leadership skills as an important aspect of this position depends on advising, directing, and motivating employees in an encouraging way. You will also be in charge of all accounting/finance for the company while working with the CEO to go through series B financing and more.

Responsibilities:

• Work in hand with both Senior management and the CEO while implementing the companies goals
• Provide key decision making on investment strategies
• Evaluate and manage risk by overseeing liabilities and investments
• Guarantee that all interests of the stakeholders are served
• Oversight on the companies finance IT system and help out with other areas
• Manage and oversee all accounting and financial activities of the group
• Strengthen and develop working relations with vendors, customers and other related businesses
• Promote and enforce all safety requirements, policies and standards are met within the organization

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience as a VP Finance or CFO
• Have strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Strong entrepreneurial skills that can vastly contribute to growing the company from the ground up
• Interpersonal and a motivating leader to help encourage the team and build a stronger community
• High ethical code to ensure and preserve all confidential information is maintained
• Proficient in Microsoft MS and Microsoft Dynamics SL financial reporting software

How to Apply

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

Senior Property Accountant
Vaughan, ON – 5 Days a Week in Office
Salary Between $80,000 – $95,000 Plus Great Benefits

Our client is a leading Ontario real estate asset management firm whose success is driven by providing their employees with an environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth. 

They are looking for a Senior Property Accountant (reporting to the Accounting Manager) to join their fast-paced team, who will be responsible for supporting a dedicated portfolio of properties, the group of companies and the finance teams through their continued growth. This individual will be responsible for full cycle accounting duties while supporting the day-to-day accounting functions of the property operations team for a diversified group of companies focused on real estate asset management. 

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 group of companies and portfolio of properties. 
• 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.
• Accounts Receivable, includes processing payments, creating, and posting intercompany invoices, and ensuring accurate recording of tenant transactions.
• Assist Accounts Payable with property related payables.
• Support the implementation of accounting changes and other process improvements.
• Support ad-hoc projects with the Accounting Manager.
• File and process HST returns and payments for all corporations within the CRA deadlines. 
• Gain full understanding of all invoice types and coding processes.
• Participate in special projects and take on other duties, as assigned

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 and/or   fund management
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA-CA, CGA, CMA) or actively enrolled in the CPA program (midway through or nearing completion) is an asset
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• 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