Finance

Payroll Associate

Markham, ON (3-4 days per week in the office)

$55,000 – $64,000 plus HOOPP pension and excellent benefits

Posted on September 14, 2022.

Our client is one of the leading community hospitals in Ontario. They are looking for an intermediate Payroll Associate to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a healthcare setting that provides high quality, patient-centred services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for 2800 employees and handling employee payroll records.

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

• Administer bi-weekly payroll for salaried/hourly employees
• Reconcile payroll registers
• Preparation of accurate payroll registers reconciliations
• Issuance of ROEs to Service Canada electronically
• Communicate with law office and courts as needed and administer garnishments
• Handle payroll enquiries from employees and departments
• Training and support of new users
• Handle payroll account reconciliations
• Assist with T4/T4A, and MDC for HOOPP

Requirements:

• Business Administration, Accounting or related program from Community College or University
• 2-3 years of experience in payroll
• Experience with submitting ROEs with Service Ontario
• Experience processing payroll remittances
• Skilled in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Impeccable communication and relationship building skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to manage stressful situations and a provide good service to patients

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 laikyn@winchesters.ca.

Financial Controller

$140,000 – $160,000 base plus bonus

Toronto, ON – 3-4 days per week in office

Posted on September 13, 2022.

Our client is a real estate company with a mission to create warm environments for residents. They are looking to hire a dedicated Financial Controller to join the growing team. This position will offer the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives of residents.

As the Financial Controller (number one reporting to the CEO), you will be responsible for providing operational and corporate leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee the monthly and quarterly financial reporting and forecasting
•  Monitor internal control environments on processes across all residences
•  Implement and develop policies to guide day-to-day practices
•  Manage processes to report on group’s capital
•  Lead budget processes, operating, and capital planning
•  Monitor cash flow by overseeing cash flow and treasury
•  Lead Yardi optimization
•  Monitor underwriting and acquisitions and debt originations
•  Lead financial management and functions
•  Participate in capital planning process and business case
•  Maintain positive working relationships with lenders and investment company
•  Manage appropriate risk management
• Implement financial controls and oversee corrective actions
• Complete financial regulatory filings
• Manage the finance team
• Prepare and present financial presentations, reports, and analyses
• Collaborate with the team while taking a leadership role in the finance team

Requirements:

• CPA designation and university degree in business management, finance or accounting
• 7+ years of experience in financial accounting roles
• Real estate industry experience is a mandatory requirement
• Some level of operational finance experience
• Previously external audit experience
• A nice to have is experience in private equity
• Proven experience systems and process optimization

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 elan@winchesters.ca

Senior Financial Analyst

Toronto, ON – onsite

$85,000-$95,000 base plus 20% bonus and excellent benefits

Our client is a renowned private equity firm in Toronto looking to find a strong CPA-designated senior financial analyst for this new division in the group.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) will be responsible for performing assigned corporate finance and accounting duties, including the month-end close process, the coordination of the year-end audit process, the development of new financial reports in the accounting system, and assisting with corporate level budgeting and forecasting, while ensuring constant adherence to internal financial controls and up to date with accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly financial close and preparation of the monthly management financial presentation including follow-up on key issues identified.
• Act as the primary point of contact for third party property managed investments, including review and oversight of their work, recording of corporate adjustments, as well as coordinating funding requests and construction draws
• Maintain established audit systems and procedures, oversee audit working papers and schedules and resolve any audit issues efficiently.
• Develop and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure proactive timely resolution of all co-worker inquiries.
• Complete variance analysis for forecasts prepared.
• Perform special projects and ad hoc reporting as required.
• Act as one of the primary points of contact for external auditors and tax consultants.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

• University degree in Business and/or Accounting.
• Recently qualified CPA and a proven track record of high performance.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to a changing and fast paced corporate environment managing multiple competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Team player, willing to always support the team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail and an open attitude towards learning.
• Real Estate industry experience is an asset, but not necessary.
• Computer literate including strong Excel skills and ability to adapt to and learn software

Apply Now 

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

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

North York, Ontario (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days in office)

$140,000 – $160,000 base plus bonus and excellent benefits/vacation

Posted on September 29, 2022.

Our client is a Toronto-based real estate company. They are looking for a Senior Manager or experienced manager who comes from a public accounting firm background, with a focus on financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity to use your strategic thinking skills to identify opportunities and analyze issues.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading the external financial reporting process. This role will provide the right candidate the opportunity to work closely with senior management and the CFO in playing a critical role for the whole company’s accounting/finance department.

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

• Train, mentor and lead the financial reporting team of 8-10 individuals
• Review year-end/monthly financial and tax reporting to internal/external stakeholders
• Mentor and support the corporate and divisional finance teams in regards to financial reporting
• Review and offer recommendations for the accounting policies for complex/tedious transactions
• Identify improvements for processes and procedures within financial reporting
• Liaise and engage with investments partners
• Assess the adequacy of land and homebuilding budgets
• Other ad-hoc duties as required within the financial reporting team

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance with CPA designation
• Minimum of 6-10 years of proven experience in an accounting role
• Foundational public accounting with audit experience is required
• Experience with reviewing financial statements, tax, and working paper packages
• Experience within the real estate industry is considered an asset
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Good team building, communication, and multitasking 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 elan@winchesters.ca

Controller 

Remote 

6-month contract with a potential bridge to permanent 

$80,000- $100,000 per annum

Posted on December 12th, 2022

Our client is located in Northern Ontario and is a fast-growing construction business that is heavily focused on supporting infrastructure developments across North America. This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to thrive in a self-motivated role that overlooks general accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of GAAP/ ASPE compliance
• Financial statement reviews
• Both train and manage accounting staff
• Final approval for A/R invoices
• Guarantee that all policies and company procedures are met
• Determine rental purchase options
• Reviewing various annual reports
• Approving and signing cheque runs
• Conducts job cost analysis
• Other duties and responsibilities will be allocated to this position throughout the job as needed

Requirements:

• Excellent Excel and Microsoft skills
• Familiar with Sage is considered an asset (not required)
• Detail oriented
• Work well in both independent and team environments

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 Coordinator

Downtown Toronto, ON – hybrid with a few days per week in the office

$55,000-$65,000 base, 3 weeks of vacation and solid benefits

Posted on August 4, 2022.

Our client is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Coordinator for their Toronto office.

Our client is one of Canada’s leading developers with an award-winning reputation for architectural design, environmental sustainability, and a commitment to cities. Working in partnership with the best architects, designers and planners, the company is widely recognized for its pioneering role in bringing high-design living across Canada.

Position Summary 

The Accounts Payable Coordinator will be responsible for running the accounts payable process for assigned projects requiring in-house project accounting. The successful candidate will also be required to assist with the preparation of documents and residential sales when required. Our client is looking for a self-starter who is organized, hard-working, with a high attention to detail and enjoys working in a small office environment.

Key responsibilities of the position include: 

• Posting payable entries;
• Preparing loan draw documents;
• Coordinating with project monitor and reviewing report;
• Issuing payments;
• Responding to enquiries from vendors;
• Vendor accounts reconciling;
• Performing project accounting functions, including everyday accounting activities, month-end processes, financial and management reporting, and cash management;
• Performing monthly bank account reconciliations as needed;
• Assisting the coordinating, reviewing and analyzing of monthly construction progress billing invoices to ensure billing accuracy, fee reconciliation and ledger balance;
• Assisting with developing and maintaining timely and accurate financial reports for all projects;
• Assisting with preparing and reviewing monthly job costs and budget reporting;
• Assisting with special projects and ad hoc reporting as required.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education with a specialty in accounting;
• Understanding of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE);
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role in real estate development industry;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint);
• Experience using Jonas Premier is an asset;
• Highly driven, committed, organized and flexible with the ability to meet challenging deadlines and multiple priorities;
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.

Interested individuals are invited to apply now or submit their resumes to elan@winchesters.ca.We appreciate the interest of all candidates. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.   

Manager, FP&A

Toronto, ON – 3 days per week in the office downtown

$100,000 – $120,000 base plus 15% bonus, excellent benefits

Posted on August 19, 2022.

Our client provides distribution of products with a headquarters in Toronto and they looking for a Finance Manager of FP&A to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to play a key strategic role within the finance department and to play the lead support role for the Wholesale Team.

The successful candidate will need a strong background in accounting/finance, preferably with a CPG company or expertise in working closely with Sales and Marketing departments. You will also manage a team of analysts and senior analysts.

If you have the necessary finance background with the desire to join a dedicated and inviting environment, this could be an exciting opportunity for you. In the role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Working with Sales to analyze operating spend forecasts for specific customer accounts
• Meet with Key Account Managers on a monthly basis to review monthly and YTD results, also balance of year
• Monitor process to assess new changes while supporting Key Account Managers
• Oversee opportunities to provide optimization of profitability by working closely with Revenue Management
• Provide analysis of forecast of customer spend to financial leadership
• Lead and provide financial leadership to Sales Team
• Provide support for customer negotiations
• Oversee and support cross functional projects
• Manage trade spend liability accounts
• Handle issuance of credits against customer accounts
• Manage and lead 3 direct reports and 2 indirect reports
• Managing the efficiency of the team to appropriately complete tasks

Requirements:

• CPA designation
• 5-10 years of financial experience, preferably with CPG company or working with Sales/Marketing departments
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Impeccable communication and relationship building skills – both written and verbal
• Experience and a broad knowledge with financial practices
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, financial modelling and system skills
• Experience with Cognos and JDE considered an asset

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 elan@winchesters.ca

Corporate and Property Accountant

Mid-town Toronto – hybrid role

$70,000 – $80,000 base plus 10% bonus and great benefits

Posted on August 22, 2022.

Our client is a successful real estate company that develops and builds residential properties in North America. They are looking for a Corporate / Property Accountant to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced role while being a key member in the finance department.

The successful candidate will be a responsible for the full cycle accounting for a portfolio of management and property entities.

If you have the necessary accounting background with the desire to join a successful team of like-minded team players, this could be an exciting opportunity for you. In the role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Handle all journal entries onto Yardi
• Manage weekly cash position reporting and overseeing short term cash
• Prepare working paper files
• Manage ad hoc reporting when necessary
• Handle the processing of direct recovery subledger billings
• Handle payback reconciliations and chargeback billings
• Review team expense reimbursements
• Manage the fee billing schedules and fee billing invoices
• Prepare reconciliations of intercompany loans
• Prepare HST filings and reconciliations
• Prepare year-end reporting packages and initial draft financial statements
• Communicate with external auditors
• Ad hoc duties as requires

Requirements:

• University degree in accounting with minimum of 3 years experience in accounting
• Ability to multi-task with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Strong leadership skills
• Impeccable communication and relationship building skills – both written and verbal
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, financial modelling and system skills
• Experience with Yardi software considered an asset

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 elan@winchesters.ca

Accounts Payable  Co-ordinator

Contract position, 4 months

3 days a week in the office – Downtown Toronto

$50k per year (pro rata for contract duration)

Posted on Oct 4, 2022.

Our client is a large and well-known CPG company based in Downtown Toronto. They are looking for an accounts payable co-ordinator to join their team on a contract basis (4 months). This is an excellent opportunity to work with an AP team in a fast paced, positive environment. 

Roles and responsibilities

• Knowledge of financial controls and Accounts Payable processes
• Perform indirect invoice processing
• Familiar with transacting in foreign currencies
• Informal review of vendor statements
• Own administrative tasks such as filing invoices, matching documents for payment run, archiving, etc.
• Ensure accurate coding and approvals of all invoices
• Ensure accounts are paid in a timely manner ensuring discounts are taken
• Assist in other administrative duties as required

Skills and experience:

• Possess initiative and self-motivation
• 1-2 years of experience in an AP related role
• Forward thinking, able to provide the right information for management decision
• Ability to handle large volume of transactions daily
• Well-developed communication skills; both written and verbal
• Analytical and attentive to detail

If you feel like this is the right contract role for you please apply today by contacting laikyn@winchesters.ca. 

Payroll Accountant

Mississauga, ON (in-office at the start, hybrid later)

$65,000 – $70,000 plus bonus and benefits

Our client is a rapidly growing real estate company in Ontario. They are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in the development/construction field with a dynamic, growing team.

The payroll accountant is responsible for full cycle payroll tasks for unionized and non-unionized staff. These include but are not limited to: processing payroll using Ceridian Dayforce HCM, maintenance of payroll records, and basic bookkeeping activities.

Responsibilities:

• Administration of payroll (weekly, bi-weekly, hourly, and salaried employees), including but not limited to processing payroll using Ceridian Dayforce, managing vacation pay, issuing ROEs and T4s, managing employee benefits and investigating and resolving payroll related issues.
• Filing of government remittances related to payroll including EHT, WSIB, Union Dues
•  Employee expense management (credit cards, vehicle expense accounts and cost
  allocations)
•  Prepare deposits and perform daily banking functions
•  Additional duties may be assigned from time to time

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

•  Minimum 2-3 years relevant work experience
• Previous experience administering payroll using payroll systems (i.e., Ceridian) and filing of government remittances
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
•  Experience with a developer/builder/construction of single-family homes and/or
  condominiums is preferred

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Laikyn Victor (laikyn@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted.