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Financial Accountant
Toronto, Ontario (hybrid work set up)
$65,000-$80,000 base plus full benefits, bonus, 4 weeks of vacation, and great company culture

Posted on December 24, 2021.

Excellent established and respected organization in Toronto, ON.

Our client is looking for a Financial Accountant to join the team. In this role you will report to an experienced VP Finance who is a big developer of people and believes in a positive work culture. The organization is a family-run business and offers competitive compensation along with recognition of the important of career development. This is a mid-level position and is a great opportunity for growth, autonomy, and career progression.

As the Financial Accountant you will be given the opportunity to do full-cycle accounting for a number of different companies with multiple partners. You will gain exposure to real estate management, real estate development, and several other industries

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all financial working papers, reviews and variance analysis for corporate entities, partnerships, joint ventures, trusts and holding companies
  • Responsible for financial review and variance analysis for investments
  • Responsible for accurate completion of monthly, quarterly and year-end files
  • Assist and co-ordinate with the year-end audits and working papers for various legal entities
  • Responsible for all aspects of General Ledger accounting
  • Record and analyze transactions for multiple tiers holding entities, and apply the proper
  • accounting solution
  • Assist with the establishment of standardized reporting, policies and procedures and systems to support a standardized platform
  • Ensure consistent adherence of accounting standards, principles, policies and procedures.
  • Other analyses and special projects as required by Management Team

Requirements

  • Experience with full disclosure financial reporting and consolidation
  • 3 years of experience in Financial Accounting
  • University Degree or College degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
  • Proven track record of financial analytical skills
  • Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-starter with a willingness to learn and grow
  • Strong system skills (Quickbooks, Yardi, Excel, Word,) required

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Manager, Development Accounting
Toronto, ON
$90,000 – $100,000 (plus 15% bonus, long-term incentive plan, benefits and vacation)

Posted on September 20, 2021.

Our client is a growing real estate company looking for a Development Accounting Manager to join their Toronto team. This is a new position, offering someone who has either been working in development accounting or project accounting, the opportunity to carve out a new position in the company.

The Development Accounting Manager will focus on project accounting, construction draws, planning, and dealing with internal/external stakeholders to ensure reporting flows well between accounting/finance and operations. The candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely, while spending some days at the client’s offices in Midtown Toronto.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and wellness programs. As an industry leader in real estate, the Development Accounting Manager will enjoy being a part of a progressive, world-class work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the Finance Director and CFO in the design of the initial ownership structuring of projects and partnerships
  • Produce and continuously analyze cash flow projections for projects from conception to closing
  • Manage equity draws for project ownership entities, partnerships and joint ventures consistent with their respective legal structuring
  • Provide monthly financial analysis of projects and operations to the internal executive team with a goal to seek improvements and compliance with project/partnership goals and continuously seek financial improvement and efficiency for all project and operations
  • Prepare quarterly reports on projects with financial statements to be distributed to investors and partners and financiers
  • Direct, monitor and manage invoice payables of projects while reconciling with the contracts to ensure accurate and consistent procedure and payment
  • Manage the monthly construction draw process with the project cost consultant and construction lender
  • Conduct reconciliation of all project accounts and report to external accounting/auditing firms for month end, quarterly and year end filings
  • File monthly HST input tax credits on projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration; with a professional accounting designation – CPA (CA or CMA)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the real estate development industry
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, practices and their application in real estate
  • Strong skills and experience with Excel (i.e. modelling, data analysis, presentation)
  • Superb interpersonal skills, with abilities to clearly communicate technical concepts and best practices
  • Strong critical thinking skills with good attention to detail and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent team player with the ability to work independently

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Toronto, ON 
$90,000 – $100,000 (plus 10-15% bonus, benefits and vacation)

Posted on August 27, 2021.

Our client is a growing real estate company looking for a FP&A Manager to join their Toronto team. This is a new position, offering someone who has either been working in development accounting or financial planning and analysis, the opportunity to carve out a new position in the company. 

The FP&A Manager will focus on project budgeting, planning, and dealing with internal/external stakeholders to ensure information flows well between accounting/finance and operations. The candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely, while spending some days at the client’s offices in Midtown Toronto.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and wellness programs. As an industry leader in real estate, the FP&A Manager will enjoy being a part of a progressive, world-class work environment. 

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate processes to prepare consolidated project level budgets, business plans while collaborating with the various project delivery groups to ensure reliable budgets and forecasts 
  • Drive insightful analysis and financial viability through modelling and scenario analysis to enable strategic and operational decision-making
  • Financial planning, including monthly/quarterly forecasts and variance analysis, update project budgets on key achieving key project milestones in conjunction with the project delivery groups 
  • Work closely with the Project Finance Controller to update/manage the underwritten proforma for projects under development and assist in creating/implementing change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance 
  • Analyze project financials and margins during the development & construction stage, identify risks and trends of project budgets aligned to product delivery scope and milestones 
  • Prepare project cash flow models encompassing actual performance till date and forecast to complete rolling up to portfolio level performance
  • From time to time support the full-cycle accounting processes for the projects under management and ensure statutory compliance  
  • Maintain constructive relationships with external partners, and liaise with external cost consultants and lenders
  • Review cash activity such as capital calls, loan-drawdowns, distributions and cash reconciliations 
  • Monitor industry best-practices, market trends, emerging processes and technologies, sharing these learnings internally  
  • Actively encourage inter- and cross-functional collaboration, workflows, and effectiveness 
  • Mentor and lead colleagues, and deepen the personal understanding of the company’s strategy, and help colleagues do the same on an ongoing basis 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration; with a professional accounting designation – CPA (CA or CMA)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the real estate development industry 
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, practices and their application in real estate 
  • Strong skills and experience with Excel (i.e. modelling, data analysis, presentation)
  • Superb interpersonal skills, with abilities to clearly communicate technical concepts and best practices
  • Strong critical thinking skills with good attention to detail and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent team player with the ability to work independently

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Property Accounting Manager
Toronto, Ontario
$90,000-$100,000 base plus bonus

Posted on January 31, 2022.

Our client is a large property management company in Toronto looking for a Manager Property Accounting for this diverse and interesting portfolio. This company offers an unparalleled work environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a positive and team-oriented culture. The Director is open to seeing individuals coming from a senior property accounting position or someone who is a supervisor / manager currently.  Don’t wait any longer to apply!

The Property Accounting Manager will be responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, management, and budget reports and tenant recovery calculations for a portfolio of investment properties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide management, mentoring and coaching to direct reports, empowering individuals to make decisions and be accountable for their actions
  • Responsible for team annual activities such as property budgets, final operating cost recovery adjustments, annual property taxes, and property audits
  • Planning and completion of annual and monthly activities including annual budgets, annual audits, annual operating cost recovery adjustments, annual property taxes, monthly cut-off schedules, and monthly reporting
  • Responsible for the team’s timely completion of property accounting activities including month-end, quarter-end, year-end, operating cost audits, recoveries, budgets, and forecasts
  • Liaise with property management, asset management, and other stakeholders and functional groups to ensure the team is delivering top-tier service as well as provide assistance and advice as required
  • Work with internal and external auditors on operational and SOX control reviews and audits as well as audit working papers, financial statement audits, and operating cost audits for tenants
  • Help prepare final operating statements, distributions, tax reconciliation, bank accounts, and other acquisition and disposition related activities
  • Act as the subject matter expert for the property accounting group
  • Review and approve financial accounting working papers
  • Deliver service excellence to all clients, customers, and team members

Requirements

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required or nearly finished
  • Proven track record in property accounting and real estate accounting
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Effective time management skills, works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Keen interest and dedication to life-long learning and self-improvement
  • Ideally some supervisory experience over a team of accountants – not mandatory

How To Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Human Resources
Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

Posted on January 31, 2022.

At Winchesters we are excited to announce the creation of a new specialized division, focusing on entry and mid-level recruitment in Human Resources in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.  The past few years have been an unprecedented time in business and the need for Human Resource departments has been crucial across all industries. We want to move into the new year with fresh eyes and a new outlook, redefining the value of Human Resources in Toronto.

We are actively recruiting for the following areas:

  • HR Assistants
  • HR Administrators
  • HR Coordinators
  • HR Generalists
  • HR Specialists
  • HR Managers
  • HR Business Partners
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Health and Safety
  • Labour Relations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Recruitment

If you are an HR Professional keen to advance your career, discuss the market or just interested in keeping your options open for the future, we would love to hear from you.

Please reach out and connect for more information to our HR Recruitment Consultant – Zane Iseman at [email protected].

Senior Tax Manager
Mississauga, ON
Around $160,000 base, high bonus, and excellent benefits

Posted on January 21, 2022.

Our client is a reputable and growing company looking to find a top-notch tax professional to fill this opening of Senior Tax Manager. This position will move up to Director in coming years with even more growth potential beyond that. The right individual will come with strong tax reporting experience and as you will need to gather information from across lots of global entities, strong interpersonal/liaison skills will be very important. The role will be part of a process of implementing best practice across this company with global operations. You will need to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and those who are ambitious to move up, learn, and be challenged will be given preference.

In this Senior Tax Manager position you will be in charge of areas of the consolidated tax reporting, don’t wait to apply, we’re interviewing right now!

Responsibilities:

  • Develop & maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in each region
  • Responsible for quarterly consolidated tax accounting and reporting, including tax provision and provision to returns
  • Report under IFRS with knowledge of US GAAP
  • Review consolidation entries
  • Top level tax provision review of the different regions
  • Work with US tax team to complete US provision
  • Review of Canadian Tax Returns
  • Review & update of US items
  • Develop key controls around transfer pricing and tax provisions
  • Cash tax reporting and management
  • Documentation and tax analysis of cross border transactions and communication to finance team
  • Review of transfer pricing model and documentation
  • Implementation of tax automation software which may include tax provision and transfer pricing software
  • Ad hoc special projects that come up

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in tax accounting and reporting
  • Exposure to M&A, transfer pricing, and international tax
  • Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations
  • Professional Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate with firm client services teams
  • Proven strong project management and organizational skills

How To Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Adrian Harrison ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in taxation and finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Tax Manager
North York, Ontario
$140,000 – $165,000 + Bonus

Our client is a successful Canadian based accounting, tax, and advisory firm. They
value team collaboration – promoting new ideas, developing an environment of
employee partnering, and focusing on personal and professional development.
This role will report to the Tax Partners where you will have the opportunity to join a
fast-growing tax function in a senior leadership position working on a variety of tax files
and tax planning engagements. If you are looking for the next step in your career and
want more advanced tax exposure this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

  •  Identify and develop high value tax opportunities for their clients.
  • Review income tax and/or indirect tax returns, elections and other tax filings or information
    reporting.
  •  Advising clients on tax controversy matters, including the tax audit and/or appeals process and
    strategy.
  • Advise and assist in developing tax-efficient strategies to manage client advisory services.
  •  Lead as a part of a growing tax practice supporting both our firm personnel and clients.
  •  Develop, train, and mentor junior team members.
  •  Work with other specialty groups on technical matters such as corporate taxation, partnerships,
    international tax, mergers and acquisitions.
  •  Planning, managing and executing on advice engagements.

 

As the ideal candidate you will have: 

  •  5+ years of prior tax experience within a public accounting firm.
  • CPA or equivalent designation. Tax In-Depth or MTax is an asset.
  •  Prior managerial or leadership experience.
  •  Ability to analyze new or existing tax rules and regulations in key jurisdictions.
  •  High level of research and compilation experience.
  •  Knowledge of a broad range of Canadian corporate income tax matters in various industries.
  •  Excellent written and verbal 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]

Senior Tax Manager

North York, Ontario

$140,000 – $165,000 + Bonus

Posted on September 29, 2022.

Our client is a notable downtown public accounting and advisory firm. They pride themselves on building enduring relationships with clients and staff through understanding, honesty, and collaboration. In this role you will have the opportunity to join a growing tax function in a senior leadership position providing client advisory services and mentorship to staff. This
position is a great opportunity for an ambitious tax professional looking to make the next step in their career and take on more direct leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Advising clients on tax controversy matters, including tax audit and/or appeals process and strategy
  • Lead as a part of a growing tax practice supporting both the firm personnel and clients
  • Identify and develop high value tax opportunities for their clients
  • Develop, train, and mentor junior team members
  • Draft and review tax opinion memorandums
  • Work with other specialty groups on technical matters such as corporate taxation, partnerships, international tax, mergers and acquisitions
  • Planning, managing and executing on advice engagements

 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 5-8 years of prior tax experience within a public accounting firm
  • CPA designation. Tax In-Depth is an asset
  • Prior managerial or leadership experience
  • Knowledge of a broad range of Canadian corporate income tax matters in various industries
  • Comfortable to handle multiple tasks and engagements simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal 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]

Tax Associate

Toronto, Ontario

$70,000 – $80,000 + Bonus

Posted on August 4, 2022.

Our client is recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers with over 500 team members. They are currently looking for a dedicated Tax Associate to join their team while working in an environment that supports your learning and career objectives.

This position provides the opportunity to grow amongst a team of professionals while enjoying the many competitive benefits they offer. 

Responsibilities:

  • Verifying large corporate tax returns 
  • Looking into tax issues
  • Help in corporate reorganization, estate and other tax planning
  • Assist with step planning memorandum
  • Application of tax legislations and interpreting
  • Training and managing junior team members

 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • CPA (CA, CMA, or CGA). CICA In-Depth Tax Course or Master of Tax completed
  • 1-3 years minimum experience in tax managerial roles working with private businesses
  • Strong knowledge on tax planning
  • Strong proven problem-solving abilities
  • Strong technical skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in computer software: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, TaxPrep, TaxnetPro/CCH or similar tax research software
  • Exceptional organizational skills 
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
  • Ability to provide superb client services

 

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]

 

 

Senior Tax Manager

Toronto, Ontario

$140,000 – $160,000 + Bonus

Posted on September 9, 2022.

Our client is a driven accounting, tax, and advisory firm, who focuses on employee growth.  They nurture clear leadership development and a values-lead culture focused on employee empowerment, inclusion and diversity.

This is an exciting Senior Tax Manager opportunity for an ambitious professional driven by problem solving, developing strong team culture, with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

As the Senior Tax Manager, you will work closely with the Tax Director and Partners to develop creative client strategies, advance the culture of the firm and grow future business.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor industry, finance and CRA trends to provide proactive advice to clients
  • Supervise and provide mentorship to the staff including the review of advanced tax compliance work, ensuring a consistent level of quality.
  • Developing training strategies and participating in the training of staff where possible.
  • Contributing to new client acquisition
  • Participate and lead income tax planning engagements 

 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 5+ years of Canadian tax experience within public accounting including 2-3 years of post In-Depth experience.
  • CPA designation and completed Tax In-Depth program
  • Previous management or direct leadership experience
  • Strong technical background in Canadian income tax; experience with corporate tax return preparation and review
  • Proficiency in Caseware/Caseview and Tax Prep
  • High computer literacy with proficiency in QuickBooks, Word and Excel
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid understanding of business professionalism

 

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]