Korn Ferry has partnered with a Canadian real estate firm that is seeking an executive to lead their accounting function.

As part of the Leadership Team, this executive will be a key strategic leader, overseeing the company’s financial management, financial reporting, financing, treasury, taxation and valuation for the organization.

The successful candidate will build the institutional finance foundation for the firm’s next phase of growth, developing processes with a line of sight to a public-company standard, while bringing strategic depth to the executive team. The role will be looked to for true ownership of the company's financial position – improving the flow of financial information and turning it into insight the executive team can act on.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, direct and mentor the accounting team while holding oversight of all accounting operations.

In collaboration with the leadership team, review the overall strategic plan of the business and projects, ensuring viability from a financial perspective

Oversee the company’s financial position, including cash flow and risk profile

Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and other reports that may be required

Work with other departments to efficiently develop budgets and forecasts (operating, development and capital), with a focus on implementing current processes and/or workflows to streamline the process and increase accuracy

Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, tax incentives and efficiencies, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement

Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for investor calls, management team, and rest of company

Oversee cash management and treasury function, ensuring cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting,



and internal-control activities of the organization

Direct and oversee all financial and investor reporting

In collaboration with other departments, develop and implement tax planning strategies to help efficiently structure new investments, funds and business lines

Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure the organization continues to have robust fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communication, and workflows

Ensure compliance with joint venture agreements with partners, credit agreements with lenders and ongoing national and local financial legislation, including CRA filing requirements and examination reviews

Oversee cost allocations for staffing, overhead and shared expenses to project and property level joint ventures

Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial records

Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports and forecasts in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises and International Financial Reporting Standards (where applicable)

Study long-range economic trends and project impact on future strategy

Maintain accounting records for shareholder entities and assist with tax planning as required

Oversee and provide final signoff for the company’s corporate and project payroll and government remittances

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Preference will be given to public accounting audit background

Experience in IFRS and ASPE

Prior experience leading and mentoring high performance teams

Exposure to both reporting and FP&A;

Experience managing audits

Self-motivated, curious, responsive, and results driven

Education

University degree in Business or related discipline

CPA Mandatory

Additional education including CFA or MBA would be considered an asset

Vacancy Disclosure:
This position is filling an existing vacancy.

AI Disclosure:
Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.

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📌 Senior Vice President, Accounting (Ontario)
🏢 Korn Ferry
📍 Ontario