Finance

FP&A Manager
Toronto, ON
$100,000-$110,000 base plus bonus, vacation, and health/dental benefits

Posted on November 1, 2021.

Our client is a well-known consumer packaged goods company in the heart of Toronto. They are looking for a new FP&A Manager to step in and lead the finance communication for a number of the teams and ensure customer pricing and promotions are accurately accounted for and reflected in the ERP. This role will be one of the most senior FP&A specialists in the business and will supervisor a small team of analysts. Individuals who are CPA designated, have strong CPG experience, and either work at a senior analyst or manager level should definitely apply!

We are looking for someone who has a keen eye for details and is very organized. You will be responsible for analyzing all accruals and adjusting on a tertial basis along with other special project work. Don’t wait any longer to apply!

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for coordinating the business P&Ls for several divisions, providing the necessary information to the Senior Leadership team to ensure company objectives are achieved, identifying areas of risk and implementation of plans to mitigate
• Lead the long-term strategic financial planning cycle for the business
• Lead, manage and improve the financial business planning process, including budget planning and latest estimate forecasting
• Challenge and influence the leadership team overall profitability of the plans
• Act as a business partner to the Marketing teams to help ensure delivery of long-term objectives (sustainable & profitable growth)
• Input into strategic direction of the business at all of the key leader summits
• Leadership agenda – team leadership managing and developing the team
• Ad-hoc projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
• CPA designation complete
• 5-6+ years of experience minimum, preferably within consumer-packaged goods, pricing experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent analytical and strong communication skills
• A proactive nature to provide financial support to the business.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) 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.

Financial Controller
Toronto, Ontario
$120,000-$150,000 base plus bonus and great benefits

Posted on November 2, 2021.

Our client is an established real estate property management company in downtown Toronto, looking for a Financial Controller to manage the accounting and finance department of 15 individuals.

This organization headquartered in Toronto acquires, leases, manages and redevelops commercial real estate assets across Canada. They have a well established and respected track record, an experienced team and takes on a hands-on approach to provide superior service to both clients and employees.

Our client is looking for a new Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting, property accounting, and financial reporting for the group of companies. This client will only look at candidates who have a strong background in property/corporate accounting and is currently working at a managerial level.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective management to a team of accounting professionals through mentoring, active engagement, and communicating direction, while empowering individuals to make decisions and exercise their creativity.
• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including updating accounting records, monitoring bank accounts, completing monthly reconciliations, AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, Cost Ledger, etc.
• Accountable for ensuring that the Company’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial and bank reporting is timely, accurate, and in compliance with ASPE and IFRS
• Assemble information for and liaise with external auditors
• Reconcile and maintain intercompany transactions and investment account balances
• Treasury and cash management including cash flow forecasting
• Prepare and file monthly government remittances, annual financial statements and T2 corporate tax returns
• Assist in the reporting of portfolio occupancy to the client which includes metrics such as lease rollover and net rents expiring, top vacancies by square footage, and leasing performance versus budget.
• Supply reports and monthly/quarterly financials to management, partners and investors
• Communicate business strategy and provide leadership to the team. Plans, organizes, and measures work performed within the department to professionally deliver the highest level of services in a cost-effective manner
• Quarterly and annual reporting and consolidation of the current funds
• Ad-hoc duties from senior management 

Requirements

• Degree or diploma and CPA designation completed
• At least 7 years of professional work experience
• Must have prior property accounting experience
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial-related reports
• Supervisory experience over at least 5 individuals
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) 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 Reporting
Toronto, ON, Canada
$85,000-$95,000 base plus bonus and excellent benefits 

Posted on November 9, 2021.

This established and growing real estate company in Toronto is looking for a new Manager of Financial Reporting. The reason the role is open is because the current person has been promoted.

Our client is a well-known company with a great name in the real estate industry in Toronto and across the country. The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role to support the accounting, financial analysis and preparation of the MD&A and financial statements along with many other exciting responsibilities.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the senior management on financial reporting, accounting and finance related matters.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly reporting package with management including schedules, account analysis and variance analysis
• Responsible for the monthly recording and analysis of corporate expenses
• Assist in annual operating budgets and ongoing forecast
• Assist in quarterly and annual financial audit
• Responsible for corporate accounting to ensure timely close of month, quarter, and year ends
• Understand and review intercompany loan agreements and prepare the journal entries associated with those loan agreements
• Implement accounting policies and procedures into the SAP system including monitoring and reviewing of consolidated accounts
• Assist in set up of new acquisitions in ERP system
• Assist in system conversion and required system testing
• Create and coordinate payment and funding processing
• Coordinate and administer the lender underwriting process, including liaising directly with the lenders and answering their follow up questions on a timely basis
• Calculate cost benefit analysis and model out financing options, including sensitivity analysis
• Manage mortgage maturity and funding timelines
• Prepare quarterly compliance reporting packages
• Support the planning and execution of debt strategy
• Maintain mortgage and debt maturity schedules
• Assist in special projects

Requirements

• Degree plus a CPA designation
• Technically strong in accounting principles, procedures and reporting (knowledge of IFRS, consolidations, etc.).
• Well-versed in public company statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
• Well aware of the risks and opportunities presented by a publicly listed company
• Strong knowledge of computer system applications including accounting and consolidation systems and Microsoft Office applications (EXCEL)
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines through effective time management
• Excellent communication skills (in particular written) and comfortable dealing at all levels
• Open-minded to new ideas and approaches as well as dealing with ambiguity

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) 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.

Senior Accountant
Vaughan, ON
$80,000 – $90,000 base plus bonus, pension, and great benefits

Posted on November 9, 2021.

Our client is one of the best real estate companies in the country. They have continued to grow throughout the tremulous past few years and are poised to be a leader across North America. They are currently looking to hire a Senior Accountant who will play a key role in the Canadian corporate reporting team, overseeing the financial close of this division as well as managing the financial accounting and monthly close. If you’re looking to get into the hottest industry in the Greater Toronto Area – real estate development – apply now!

Our well-known client in Toronto will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to regularly interact with other corporate finance teams while playing a pivotal role in the group’s accounting/reporting activities. You should either be pursuing your CPA designation or have already completed it.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate controls and procedures and ensure integrity of financial information.
• Work closely with the Controller team to understand their needs for accurate and timely source data and ensure compliance with financial guidelines and company policies.
• Manage consolidation of division financial results, perform certain day-to-day accounting and analysis for internal and external reporting requirements including month-end journal entries, home closing entries and analysis of balance sheet movements with commentary
• Responsible for in-depth understanding of the process, system, and accounting policies to provide advise on the accounting treatment of complex transactions and recommend solutions on issues as it arise.
• Supporting Divisional Finance team with Joint Venture accounting as they work through complex accounting issues and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Supporting Corporate Joint Venture team by completing pertinent schedules and providing information required for the partners’ reporting and annual joint venture audit.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of inter-company, investment, and joint venture equity. Ensure accurate and timely recording of funding and cash transfers between related parties.
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned

Requirements

• Degree or diploma
• CPA designation complete or nearing completion
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting role
• Full-cycle accounting experience all the way to financial statement preparation
• 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

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) 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.

Financial Controller
Toronto, ON
$85,000-$95,000 (plus benefits)

Posted on September 2, 2021.

Our client is a growing Real Estate company located in Toronto. We are looking for an Accountant to handle commercial property accounting, payroll functions, invoicing, budgeting and forecasting and all accounting/finance functions for this small yet stable company. 

Reporting to the owners, the Controller will be given lots of freedom and flexibility which is a key selling feature. The owners are results-focused so as long as the work is getting done, they will give full autonomy to the Financial Controller. If you wish to start at 7am and leave early, totally fine. We are looking for a very trustworthy accountant due to the confidential nature of the work at hand. If you would like to join a very well-respected real estate company that has been around for decades and has no mortgages on their owned-properties, apply now! 

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including billing (revenue recognition), A/R, A/P, GL and payroll.
• Production of timely reports such as KPI’s, P&L’s, balance sheets and cash flow statements.  
• Regular budget preparation, consolidation, and report variances 
• Oversee cash flow, debt management, major equipment purchasing and financing
• Ensure compliance with all relevant government bodies 
• Generate financial statements to complete reporting packages (if required) which include all schedules (depreciation, straight-line rent, prepaid, etc.)  
• Input the budget in Yardi and Excel, including all schedules to complete the final budget package (including amortization schedules)  
• Complete the analysis of all capital costs incurred including continuity schedules 
• Prepare annual CAM (Common Area Maintenance) & final tax billing adjustments  
• Prepare periodic journal entries, A/R adjustments, GST and HST reconciliation  
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation 
• Review of accounts payable, management fees, leasing fees, chargeback invoices to tenants  
• Set up new leases in Yardi  
• Prepare Annual Plans/quarterly reports including variance analysis 
• Prepare year-end audit working paper files 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
• CPA designation would be an asset but is not necessary
• Expertise with commercial property accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
• Must have Yardi experience
• Able to create and promote a positive and supportive working environment
• Strong EXCEL skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) 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.

Real Estate Accountant
Toronto, ON 
$65,000-$75,000 base (plus 10% bonus, benefits and vacation)

Posted on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Our client is a growing real estate company looking for an intermediate Real Estate Accountant to join their Toronto team. This is a new position, offering someone who has either been working in development accounting, real estate accounting or property accounting, the opportunity to carve out a new position in the company. 

The Real Estate Accountant will play a foundational role in the preparation, analysis, and management reporting for a growing portfolio of properties and funds. Responsibilities will focus on full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, some tax and financial statement prep, along with fund accounting. What really makes the role interesting is the number of acquisitions and dispositions that regularly happen. You will be gaining experience that is directly applicable to the CPA program with a designated manager above you. This candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely, while spending some days at the client’s offices in Midtown Toronto.

The company’s positive and vibrant culture is one of its key selling features. Don’t wait to apply!

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting
• Prepare financial reports for leadership, partners, investors and other stakeholders
• Preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Prepare and analyze financial statements providing variance analysis vs budget on a monthly basis
• Prepare/review monthly bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
• Monitor and review monthly AR, accruals and prepaids for accuracy
• Assist in the prep and review of year-end financial statements
• Participate in year-end audits
• Provide info and schedules for annual tax filings
• Fund accounting and investor financial reporting preparing cash activities such as capital calls, distributions, and cash reconciliations
• Lead, coach and mentor functional colleagues
• Actively model and encourage cross-functional collaboration and workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, or business administration and pursuing a professional accounting designation – CPA 
• Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience
• Some exposure to the real estate industry 
• Strong skills and experience with EXCEL 
• 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 (elan@winchesters.ca) 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.

Corporate Accountant
Downtown Toronto, ON
$70,000-$80,000 base plus $10,000 bonus and company-paid benefits

Posted on August 25, 2021.

Our client is a Toronto-based company looking to find a Corporate Accountant for a newly created role in the accounting team due to growth of the department. The position will have a heavy focus on preparing financial reports for the corporate entities and maintaining financial records of various investment entities. Individuals who are pursuing their CPA designation are encouraged to apply as the role reports to a CPA-designated Manager who can sign off on your experience. 

The Corporate Accountant will handle everything from bank reconciliations and journal entries to helping with the annual budgeting process and more operational finance work. It’s a really great role for someone who has a couple years of accounting experience and looking for a dynamic company that is in serious growth mode. We are looking for individuals who are motivated to grow and you should be comfortable working 8am-6pm.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries, prepare bank reconciliations and complete financial reports on a monthly basis
• Assist the Manager in completing the annual budgeting process, perform monthly variance analysis and assist with any reforecasts
• Update and monitor cash flow projections 
• Analyze and prepare monthly revenue invoices for management fees 
• Assist the Manager in coordinating and completing year-end work with external accountants 
• Prepare consolidated investment information for owners
• Ad-hoc requests relating to financial analysis, retrieval of information, or other matters, as required

Requirements

• University education in Business Administration/Accounting 
• At least two years of accounting experience
• Active pursuit of the CPA is a must have
• Highly proficient in Microsoft EXCEL
• Enjoys a fast pace environment and is highly professional, with excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours when business needs dictate
• Strong communication skills with an ability to present information in a clear manner

How to Apply

General / Costing Accountant
Woodbridge, ON
$70,000-$80,000 base plus 10% bonus and great benefits

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

About the Company

Located in Woodbridge, Ontario, our client is a Canadian-owned company with operations in the US and Canada, manufacturing products for the past forty years and rapidly growing. We are looking for a new Accountant to join the team who comes with previous experience in a manufacturing company, due to the costing responsibilities in this position. 

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on, costing/general Accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced environment. The new Accountant will perform analysis to support strategic decisions as well as identifying cost improvement opportunities. The role is responsible for performing general accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and accruals, bank reconciliations, inventory management, costing, accruals at month-end and more. This role directly reports directly to the Director of Finance who is CPA-designated and a wonderful, thoughtful leader.

Responsibilities

General Accountant Duties (50%)

• Ensure tax fillings, government remittances & reporting are done accurately on a timely manner
• Reconciliation of various G/L accounts including bank, AR, AP, inventory, accruals and expenses
• Maintenance of recurring invoice payments and tax installments
• Capital project reporting and maintaining Fixed Asset System
• Ensure accruals and journal entries are done on time for period closures, including year-end 
• Timely reconciliation for all bank accounts including credit card and loan accounts
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries
• Prepare and post general ledger entries for the month-end close process
• Assist in timely, accurate and efficient month, quarter, and year end closings
• Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting reports for submission to management
• Review JE’s carefully for anomalies and other inconsistencies
• Provide full back up for Finance Team for vacations and time-off
• Identify opportunities for process improvements
• Assist special projects and ad hoc as required

Cost Accountant Duties (50%)

• Ensure standard product cost system is maintained and changes are processed in an accurate and timely manner
• Account for all inventory transactions and account reconciliation through GL
• Examine, analyze, and interpret production variances for financial and management reporting purposes
• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Inventory management: review, analyze and report on inventory valuation, raw materials, an WIP
• Assist in various inventory related tasks including cycle counts, annual physical inventory counts, reconciliation of differences, inventory adjustments and item maintenance
• Work closely with Materials and Manufacturing personnel to ensure accurate inventory

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Ideally CPA enrolment or designation completed
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing accounting
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and management 
• Excellent computer skills with EXCEL using Pivot tables and vlookups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in the office at the Woodbridge head office

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter as soon as possible. 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. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Property Accounting Manager
Mississauga, ON
$75,000 – $100,000 (plus vacation, benefits)

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a real estate management company in the GTA, owning various real estate properties across the city. Our client is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team in Mississauga. Reporting to the Senior VP Finance, the Accounting Manager will prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages and transactions.

The Accounting Manager will work at our client’s offices in Mississauga. Along with great benefits, and 3 weeks of paid vacation, the company offers great work flexibility and a rewarding opportunity for Senior Property Accountants seeking a challenging career in real estate management.

This is a progressive opportunity, as the Property Accounting Manager can look forward to becoming the company’s next VP Finance within the next 5 years. We are seeking Senior Property Accountants looking to pursue a management role, using their expertise to support the team, assist new clients, and support the management team. If this sounds like you, you may be the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and schedule financial reports to meet company-specific deadlines
• Manage, coach, and train staff and promote Company culture 
• Review and prepare monthly budgets, first-of-the-month PAP, receipts, EFT, transfer bank files, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain investment accounts including interest accruals
• Reconcile reserve fund investments to reserve fund equity
• Ensure invoices, receipts, and monthly financial statements are accurate
• Prepare projects using Yardi Voyager and troubleshoot software issues
• Communicate with auditors and clients to establish schedules to meet deadlines
• Communicate with the board and management to address and resolve report errors and/or omissions
• Organize the year-end procedures to prepare financial statements for stakeholders
• Review year-end financials for various projects
• External statutory filings and returns, including (but not limited to) HST returns

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum 5 years of property accounting experience
• Desire to transition from a Senior Accountant role to a management position
• Experience with Yardi Voyager 7S required
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) 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. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Corporate Accounting Manager
Toronto, Ontario
$75,000-$90,000 base plus bonus and excellent benefits

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a real estate investment company going through major growth and this Corporate Accounting Manager position is due to expansion of the business. The organization has two sides to the business and this one will be dealing directly with both development and property management, but specifically for fund accounting, corporate accounting and investor reporting.

The VP Finance is looking for a strong, experienced accounting professional who ideally comes with real estate experience, corporate accounting and if possible, some fund accounting (or at least understanding of investor reporting for funds). The successful candidate will have their CPA completed and be an ambitious team-player.

A key selling feature of this company is how much growth potential there is. The team continues to grow with multiple successful hires in the past five years and multiple successful funds closed. The position would immediately manage one to two junior accountants and the key requirements of this role will be to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of key deliverables including corporate accounting, fund accounting, investor reporting and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review the preparation of the general ledger and working paper files including review of journal entries and bank reconciliations to ensure that financial reports and statements are accurate
• File federal, provincial and associated tax returns for personal income and corporate entities
• Timely preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reporting packages for the various private entities, ensuring that the financial statements are accurate and in accordance with statutory requirements
• Prepare financial analysis to assist management in various real estate asset management decisions and strategies
• Review monthly and year-end tenant realty tax and CAM reconciliations, percentage rent and year-end invoicing by reviewing variance analysis, tenant spreadsheets, shortfall analysis and interim billings in order to meet the requirements of the tenants’ leases;
• Manage day to day banking and preparation of daily cash flows
• Preparation of annual property business plans, including operating, capital and leasing budgets

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of accounting or audit experience
• Strong knowledge and experience in Canadian personal/corporate taxes
• Familiarity with real estate corporate accounting and fund accounting
• Understanding of investor reporting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Trustworthy and highly ethical

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) 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. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.