SR Accountant - CPA - Real Estate

Job summary

Oversee financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls across multiple entities. Manage month-end close and bookkeeping functions, analyze tax and cost-saving opportunities, report financial insights to leadership, and maintain relationships with external financial partners.

Job details

Financial Controller/CPA Accountant Located In Toronto's Leslieville (Downtown East) In Office We are hiring on behalf of our client, a successful family-owned commercial real estate organization with a diversified portfolio of operating businesses (Not just real estate). They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller/CPA Accountant to oversee financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and strategic financial management across multiple entities. Salary: $115,000 to $140,000 Salary Experience: Minimum 5 years post-CPA Language: English Key Responsibilities Prepare and analyze financial statements, audits, and compliance reporting. Maintain accurate financial records and oversee internal controls. Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis. Manage month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations. Oversee bookkeeping functions including AP, AR, payroll, tax filings, and government reporting. Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide financial recommendations. Analyze tax implications and ensure timely filings. Report financial insights to ownership and senior leadership. Maintain relationships with external accountants, auditors, lenders, and insurance partners. Qualifications CPA designation required. (MUST BE CANADIAN CPA) Minimum five years of post-CPA experience. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Yardi, and QuickBooks. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial systems. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Benefits Vacation and paid time off On-site gym and parking Casual dress CFIB member discounts

What you’ll do

Oversee financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls across multiple entities. Manage month-end close and bookkeeping functions, analyze tax and cost-saving opportunities, report financial insights to leadership, and maintain relationships with external financial partners.

Requirements

A Canadian CPA designation and at least five years of post-CPA experience are required. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Yardi, and QuickBooks, with strong budgeting and forecasting expertise, communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Vacation And Paid Time Off
• On-Site Gym
• Parking
• Casual Dress
• CFIB Member Discounts

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• Variance Analysis
• Month-End Close
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliation
• Internal Controls
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll
• Tax Filings
• Microsoft Excel
• Yardi

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership