Finance

Corporate Accountant

Toronto, ON – on-site

$80,000-$90,000 base plus bonus, LTIP, and great health/dental benefits

Our client is a growing real estate development company looking for a Corporate Accountant to join the team in the head office, located in midtown Toronto, Ontario. This is a great opportunity for an accountant who wants to get into Canada’s hottest industry – real estate. Candidates must come with full-cycle accounting experience. This is a great position for someone pursuing their CPA or not. If you have 2-4 years of accounting experience, apply now!

Our well-known client in Toronto develops real estate primarily in the GTA and is looking to add a strong self-motivated corporate accountant to the team. This individual will work on a varied array of interesting responsibilities like monthly draw work and even dealing with pro forma statements, to name a few.

Responsibilities:

• Circulate weekly cash position reporting and update rolling short term cash forecast;
• Processing and maintenance of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions;
• Prepare working paper files including key account reconciliations;
• Complete reporting to VP Finance and Corporate finance;
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, and chargeback billings;
• Review team expense reimbursement requests for AP processing and code to expense or direct chargeback recovery sub ledger;
• Oversee the corporate credit card program including monthly statement reconciliation and clearing, and coding activity to expense or direct chargeback recovery sub ledgers;
• Maintain management fee billing schedule and process fee billing invoices;
• Prepare reconciliations of inter company loans;
• Complete HST filings and reconciliations against notices of assessments;
• Process direct recovery sub ledger billings;
• Complete management reporting to VP Finance & Development and Corporate finance;
• Preparation and submission of year-end reporting packages to the external auditors

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma
• Solid intermediate accounting experience
• 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

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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. Please send your resume to elan@winchesters.ca

Vice President Finance
Toronto Ontario
$200,000-$225,000 Base Salary Plus Benefits 

Our client is a growing diversified real estate company in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This company has been in constant growth mode since their inception fifteen years ago. In this newly created role, the VP Finance will structure and lead all finance and accounting work. You will oversee the financial operations and strategic planning for development projects within the organization. This is a key leadership position and only candidates who have real estate development experience will be considered. With multiple offices, this candidate will have the choice where to work giving a lot of flexibility to the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely financial reports, including cost tracking, variance analysis, and profitability assessments.
• Establish project budgets and financial targets.
• Monitor project costs, identify potential cost overruns, and implement corrective measures to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Develop financing strategies for construction and development projects, including debt and equity options.
• Coordinate with lenders, investors, and financial institutions to secure funding for projects.
• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting to support project planning and decision-making processes.
• Build and lead a finance team and provide guidance, mentoring, and support to team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project management, legal, and operations, to align financial goals with project objectives.
• Responsible for Tarion management and compliance.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma and ideally CPA
• 15+ 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. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted. Please send resume to elan@winchesters.ca

Project Accountant
Downtown Toronto – (4 days in office)
$90,000 Salary + 10 % Bonus + 3 Weeks Vacation 

This Canadian entrepreneurial real estate developer is looking to fill the role of project accountant. As one of the leading companies in its respected industry, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow into an already highly respected and established company.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all records are organized in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly project cost reports
• Create and edit contracts as requested through Yardi
• Maintain accuracy and validity on all project costs
• Conduct monthly loan draws
• Exist as the main point of contact for all project related inquires
• Open and monitor HST accounts
• Accurately input all invoices and cash cheques according to exact amounts
• Various other tasks that adhere to construction draw/ month end reporting

Skills:

• 5+ years project accounting experience, preferably within the construction/ real estate industry
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• CPA designated or working towards the certification
• Experience with Yardi is considered a strong asset
• Organized, detail oriented and works with a sense of urgency

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

Senior Analyst – Real Estate Development Underwriting & Asset Management
Toronto (Hybrid)
$90,000 – $105,000 + Great Benefits

With this company being one of our favourite real estate clients in the GTA, they are continuing their growth in Toronto and adding this brand new position to the team. The role will report to the VP Investments and have great growth potential to move up. You will be responsible for the day-to-day duties of managing real estate models, acquisitions, feasibility studies, monitoring project performance, financing, asset management, investor reporting, planning and analyzing budgets. If this brand-new position sounds like a fit for you, do not hesitate to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with evaluating new real estate opportunities including completing scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Create detailed cash flow projections of new development opportunities as well as reforecast cash flow projections for projects under development.
• Support the due diligence process, including review and research of leases and other legal agreements, municipal fees and levies, development costs and other information that impact the capital investment decision.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders from various disciplines such as Development and Planning, Sales and Marketing, Construction, Engineering, Legal, Accounting, Property Management, etc. to understand and integrate expected revenue and development costs assumptions within financial models.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of business cases to the senior management team including identifying risks and risk-mitigating strategies to achieve corporate objectives.
• Provide support in the creation and implementation of standard processes and procedures as they relate to financial monitoring and reporting for internal reporting as well as external reporting to partners and lenders.
• Ensure all Leasing, Sales, Accounting and Construction reports reflecting expected revenue, costs incurred, statutory holdbacks, deposits and recoveries are accurately reflected in regular proforma updates with variance reports detailing changes to project proformas.
• Review plans, development schedules and construction schedules for new and existing developments and reflect revisions to plans and schedules in proforma as directed.
• Monitor financial performance and project timelines and advise of variances and their impact to approved as well as anchor business plans.
• Become familiar with project financing arrangements for existing projects and assist in the preparation of financing packages for ongoing submissions to lenders.
• Assist in the preparation of look-back analysis for projects at or nearing completion.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing real estate assets under management.
• Assist in the creation of business cases and/or recommendations that maximize the value of assets.
• Assist in the preparation of financing packages for submission and ongoing reporting to lenders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business/commerce, real estate, or a related discipline with a strong academic record.
• Minimum one to three years professional work experience within the Real Estate Industry
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within, as well as outside the organization.
• Detail oriented and responsible individual with a proven track record of taking ownership.
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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

Analyst – Real Estate Development Underwriting

North Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid

With this company being one of our favourite real estate clients in the GTA, they are continuing their growth in Toronto and adding this brand new position to the team. The role will report to the VP Finance and have great growth potential to move up. You will be responsible for the day-to-day duties of managing real estate models, acquisitions, feasibility studies, monitoring project performance, financing, asset management, investor reporting, planning and analyzing budgets. If this brand-new position sounds like a fit for you, do not hesitate to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with evaluating new real estate opportunities including completing scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Create detailed cash flow projections of new development opportunities as well as reforecast cash flow projections for projects under development.
• Support the due diligence process, including review and research of leases and other legal agreements, municipal fees and levies, development costs and other information that impact the capital investment decision.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders from various disciplines such as Development and Planning, Sales and Marketing, Construction, Engineering, Legal, Accounting, Property Management, etc. to understand and integrate expected revenue and development costs assumptions within financial models.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of business cases to the senior management team including identifying risks and risk-mitigating strategies to achieve corporate objectives.
• Provide support in the creation and implementation of standard processes and procedures as they relate to financial monitoring and reporting for internal reporting as well as external reporting to partners and lenders.
• Ensure all Leasing, Sales, Accounting and Construction reports reflecting expected revenue, costs incurred, statutory holdbacks, deposits and recoveries are accurately reflected in regular proforma updates with variance reports detailing changes to project proformas.
• Review plans, development schedules and construction schedules for new and existing developments and reflect revisions to plans and schedules in proforma as directed.
• Monitor financial performance and project timelines and advise of variances and their impact to approved as well as anchor business plans.
• Become familiar with project financing arrangements for existing projects and assist in the preparation of financing packages for ongoing submissions to lenders.
• Assist in the preparation of look-back analysis for projects at or nearing completion.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing real estate assets under management.
• Assist in the creation of business cases and/or recommendations that maximize the value of assets.
• Assist in the preparation of financing packages for submission and ongoing reporting to lenders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business/commerce, real estate, or a related discipline with a strong academic record.
• Minimum one to two years professional work experience within the Real Estate Industry would be an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within, as well as outside the organization.
• Detail oriented and responsible individual with a proven track record of taking ownership.
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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

Corporate Controller

Markham, Ontario

$100,000-$115,000 base plus bonus, excellent benefits, and vacation

Our client is a growing Real Estate company in Markham, ON. This company offers great work/life balance and one day work-from-home every week. They are looking for an experienced accounting manager or controller who comes with consolidated financial reporting experience. Ideally you will either have some experience in the hospitality or retail industries. This is a newly created role, reporting to the Vice President and will lead monthly and quarterly reporting along with forecasting and budgeting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and quarterly management reporting by asset
• Manage quarterly forecasting and yearly budget process
• Prepare year-end financial statements for annual review and NTR statements
• Aid in cash flow forecasting
• Supervise and coach a team of operational accountants
• Identify opportunities to improve current workflow processes and internal controls including implementation
• Full and accurate preparation of the monthly/quarterly financial statement identifying and providing guidance on any variances from budget in the preparation of detailed year end working paper files for audit or review purposes
• Ensure effective management of leases and professional cash flow and asset management working to procedures and standards laid down by company policy
• Ensure timely and accurate conversion of various systems
• Ad-hoc special projects

Requirements:

• CPA Certification
• 6-8 years of experience
• Strong EXCEL skills and great communication skills
• Ideally some supervisory experience

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

Director of Capital Markets

Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Very competitive compensation package including base, bonus, and extras

Our client is a growth oriented, Toronto based real estate investment and asset management firm primarily focused on larger scale commercial and residential projects in the Greater Toronto Area.

The Director of Capital Markets 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 fund raising 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 private client relationships to lead the capital raising initiatives.

With established expertise in capital raising and investment structuring, the incoming Director of Capital Markets 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.
• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• +8 years of investment sales experience, with a proven track record in developing and growing Assets Under Management.
• 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. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. Send your resume to elan@winchesters.ca

Chief Financial Officer

Oakville, Ontario (On-site)

$175,000-$250,000 and excellent benefits

Posted on November 16, 2022.

Our client is a construction and real estate company based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. They are looking for an experienced CFO or VP Finance to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to lead a team of hardworking individuals through a growing phase and take on some of the accounting ownership to help in delivering results.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire accounting department and functions across the company in Ontario and as they expand across the country. This opportunity will provide a fulfilling experience in playing a pivotal role in the company’s long-term success.

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

• Ensure all company day-to-day accounting functions are handled and overseen
• Develop and maintain implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems
• Preparation of financial statements, summaries, project costing, financial analyses and management reports
• Assist with the co-ordination of financial planning and budget processes
• Evaluate procedures and offer recommendations to improve processes and systems to senior leaders
• Notify trends to senior management critical to financial performance
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting records in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist with ad-hoc financial duties
• Assist with year-end audit and communicate with external firms
• Handle quarterly inventory counts
• Develop the growth and progression of team
• Work closely with digital software and learn new information systems

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in a previous CFO/VP Finance/Director/Controller role
• Experience in the construction or real estate industry
• CPA designation is mandatory
• Ability to present financial information to stakeholders in a professional manner
• Must be able to work in office 5 times a week in Oakville
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to inspire a team
• Strong 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 elan@winchesters.ca

Senior Project Accountant

Downtown Toronto – hybrid role (flexible work culture)

$90,000 – $95,000 base plus bonus

Posted on August 25, 2022.

Our client is one of Canada’s leading developers known for their widely recognized high-design urban developments in North America. They are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that delivers a flexible work culture – both with days in the office and start/end time.

The successful candidate will be a responsible for the project reporting and accounting of high-rise residential communities in Mississauga, but the head office is in downtown Toronto (short walk from Union). You should come with previous or current experience working in a similar role.

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

• Overseeing the full accounting cycle for all projects
• Ensure maintenance of financial records and accounting reports
• Update AP/AR entries and ensure accounting system is updated with the properly coded invoices/sales
• Preparation and submission of financial monthly draws
• Communicate with development team to ensure costs are in line with budget
• Review cash flow activities
• Assisting with audits and year-end working files
• Communicate with project managers to have workflow done in a timely manner
• Analysis and other reconciliations
• Preparation of interim and also the final closing statements

Requirements:

• 3+ years in a full-cycle real estate accounting position
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Impeccable communication and relationship building skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain professionalism and have a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work independently with a self-starter attitude

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

Manager of Corporate Accounting

Downtown Toronto – hybrid role

$100,000 – $110,000 base plus bonus and generous benefits

Posted on August 24, 2022.

Our client is a purpose-based organization that develops residential properties in North America. They are looking for a Manager of Corporate Accounting to join the team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that delivers a significant social impact to communities across Canada.

The successful candidate will be a responsible for the oversight of corporate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and treasury. You should come with previous or current experience working in an accounting firm.

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

• Supporting projects surrounding the corporate accounting and development accounting
• Key lead in quarterly and annually budgeting and forecasting
• Handle treasury functions
• Prepare quarterly board reports
• Liaise with auditors and communicate with development staff for tax returns/financial audits
• Oversee accuracy of internal controls and accounting procedures through documentation
• Review processes for efficiency of operations and reporting
• Provide necessary leadership, guidance to corporate finance team
• Ad hoc duties as required

Requirements:

• CPA designated coupled with degree
• Experience in full cycle accounting and ideally previous experience in public accounting
• Impeccable communication and relationship building skills – both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage stressful situations and provide guidance to team members
• Ability to continuously improve and implement efficient processes for development

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