Accounting Manager POST NUMBER: 114317

About the Company Our client is a real estate development and management company. They are looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team! Why Work Here Broad scope, real influence — Own corporate and project-level accounting across a growing portfolio with direct access to leadership Competitive Salary with an a nnual bonus target 100% Employer paid benefits CPA dues coverage About the Opportunity Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process, ensuring complete, accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare corporate financial statements, supporting schedules, account reconciliations and management reporting packages. Maintain the general ledger, oversee journal entries and ensure the accuracy of intercompany balances and eliminations. Prepare executive reporting packages including variance analysis, financial commentary and key performance metrics. Coordinate year-end working papers and serve as a primary contact for external auditors and professional advisors. Oversee accounting throughout the development lifecycle, from acquisition and pre-development through construction, stabilization and long-term ownership. Monitor project costs, construction expenditures and capitalized development activities. Support construction financing, lender reporting, loan draws and related documentation. Prepare project cash flow forecasts and cost reporting to support operational planning and financing activities. Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure accurate project reporting and financial oversight. Manage accounting and reporting for General Partnership and Limited Partnership entities supporting individual developments. Record equity contributions, financing transactions, partnership allocations and related accounting activities. Ensure accurate consolidation of partnership entities into corporate financial reporting. Support investor, lender and ownership reporting requirements while maintaining complete financial records. Oversee cash management activities, bank reconciliations and liquidity reporting. Administer payroll through ADP Workforce Now while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation. Prepare HST returns and support corporate tax requirements in collaboration with external advisors. Maintain strong internal controls and compliance across all accounting processes. Review work completed by junior accounting staff, providing guidance, coaching and technical support. Support the continued implementation, optimization and utilization of Yardi Voyager and other finance systems. Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate repetitive processes and strengthen reporting capabilities. Partner with leadership across development, operations and property management to deliver timely, value-added financial information. About You Experience & Education CPA designation preferred; candidates actively pursuing designation will also be considered. Progressive experience in multi-entity accounting environments. Experience with development accounting, project accounting, partnership accounting or construction financing. Previous experience mentoring or supervising accounting professionals. Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management. Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis). Experience with Yardi Voyager preferred. Salary Range $100,000 - $125,000 / year How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 485450 This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.