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Senior Project Accountant
Toronto, ON
$75,000 – $95,000 Base Plus Bonus, Excellent Benefits 

About the Job

Mid-sized architecture and design firm, located downtown Toronto with beautiful offices.

Our industry-leading client provides superior professional services and this role is pivotal to the operations of the Toronto office. The senior project accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely general accounting of multiple or complex projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly invoices, budgets and project management reports.
• Provide accurate and timely accounting, reporting and project information for assigned projects.
• Set up and maintain projects on an in-house accounting system according to contract terms.
• Track and input budget data for assigned projects.
• Prepare, code and input project invoices.
• Answer inquiries from staff, vendors or clients, and communicate financial information to project managers.
• Maintain accounting files.
• Make calls to clients to follow up on accounts receivable.
• Input and post consultant invoices, communicate with consultants and organize their payments.
• Review project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements on each project.
• Analyze project cost reports and meet frequently with the Business Manager and Project Managers to review status of projects for invoicing, profitability, earnings, costs, and cash flow.
• Understand how projects earn revenue in the accounting system and assist the Business Manager monthly in analyzing and recording monthly project earnings.
• Work independently to research and resolve financial issues.
• May provide accounting support to other staff as needed.
• May educate and/or guide non-financial staff on accounting procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3+ years accounting experience; or an equivalent of education and experience required.
• Accounting experience in a project-based business preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial-related reports.
• 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 visit our website or email resume to [email protected] to apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Manager Fund Accounting and Reporting
Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid and flexible work environment
$130,000-$145,000 base plus bonus and excellent benefits

With this company being one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Canada you will get experience and insight into the multifaceted operations and execution of high-profile real estate IPP and development projects. The company is looking to build a brand-new fund and will need your help. You will join and be responsible for fund financial reporting for internal and external purposes, full-cycle fund accounting, monitoring and management, related investor calculations and reporting. You will also help support tax and debt compliance across the organization. By the end of the year, you will be able to hire one individual underneath you and really drive change/process improvement within the division.

We are looking for someone who has a strong financial reporting background at either an investment manager or REIT. If this is you, please apply now.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all finance, accounting and financial reporting matters relating to the fund
• Responsible for day-to-day accounting for investment activities for entities within the fund organizational structure
• Monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting for investors, including calculating NAV, 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
• Support the creation of procedures and internal standards for Investor and fund reporting
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships by understanding needs and upholding the company’s values in providing value to them
• Prepare analytical review of performance of consolidated results to communicate with investors in collaboration with Investor Relations
• Communicate with investors on attribution and other inquiries about fund financial results in collaboration with Investor Relations
• Organize and maintain reporting deadlines across all fund entities within the company’s ecosystem
• Oversee legal documentation internal filing to ensure completeness and legal organizational chart is updated
• Manage compliance for tax, debt and other commitments for all fund various entities
• Work with various teams to manage deadlines relating to results that consolidate into fund financials and investor reports
• Over time, help to recruit, train and develop additional staff within the fund / portfolio pillar of the Accounting and Operations team

Requirements:

• CPA designation
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• A minimum of 3 years of fund or REIT accounting experience, including financial statement preparation and NAV calculations with IFRS experience preferred
• Commercial Real Estate experience
• Sound analytical and quantitative skills, rigorous attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial spirit, driven to create sound and efficient procedures that help build and scale the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, listening skills and organizational skills

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

VP, Corporate Controller
Downtown Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid
$200,000-$250,000 Base Plus Bonus and Benefits

Our client is a growing diversified real estate company in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

This established company has been in business for more than 30 years and continues to grow with a number of exciting projects coming up. The owners are looking for a VP Finance to join the team working in the corporate office, located in Toronto, Ontario. Reporting to CFO, the VP Finance will lead the corporate financial and accounting function of the department. The VP Finance will manage the accounting and control functions and report results of operations ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.

In this role you will supervise an experienced team of 8 individuals, while having the full support of an excellent and experienced CFO. Accounting is not just seen as a back-office cost in this company, you are well-respected and lead on a number of special projects and initiatives. Ideally you will come with at least five recent years in real estate development and/or construction at the controller, director or VP level.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all investor questions, information requests, ad hoc reporting requirements on a timely basis
• Oversee the preparation of quarterly financial statements and annual audited financial statements for each fund or segregated mandate
• Prepare investor contribution and distribution notices as required
• Managed short term cash flow requirements using established lines of credit
• Prepare quarterly cash flow updates for the funds and segregated mandates.
• Oversee all tax filings working with 3rd party tax specialists
• Working with your accounting manager, oversee the monthly close process for each development / construction project and segregated mandate
• Ensure the timely completion of monthly loan draws to each financial institution and in conjunction with the loan monitors reports.
• Ensure development and construction budgets are updated quarterly within the accounting system along with approved PO, contracts and change orders
• Maintain internal controls over invoice entry, approval and ultimately payment to vendors.
• Review and comment on quarterly project cash flows providing insight into financial costs such as interest, insurance, property taxes, cash flows, etc.
• Prepare and present the annual budget for the management company
• Re-forecast the annual budget quarterly, investigate all actual to forecasted variances
• Prepare timely distributions to the Partners
• Manage and maintain the company’s fee schedule ensuring all fees are charged on a timely basis

Requirements

• College diploma or University degree coupled with the CPA completed
• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of the construction or real estate development sector
• Working knowledge of inter-company accounting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Hands-on approach to accounting and management

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

Head of Investor Relations
Toronto, ON Downtown and Hybrid
$200,000-$225,000 Base Plus 40% Bonus and Excellent benefits / LTIP

Our client is a growth-oriented, Toronto based real estate investment and asset management firm primarily focused on affordable and residential multi-family sector. They work across Canada and they are one of the fastest growing organizations in this specific sector.

The Head of Investor Relations 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 fundraising 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/or private client relationships to lead the capital raising initiatives.

With established expertise in capital raising and investor relations, the incoming Head of IR 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 in Canada, the US and EU
• 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
• Communicate the fund’s ESG initiatives and impact measurement framework to investors
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in investor relations

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of investment sales / investor relations experience
• 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.