The Chance
The Manager, Corporate Accounting plays a highly visible role on the Corporate Accounting team, leading critical accounting, financial reporting, and analytical activities for the corporate function. This role also drives process improvement, focuses on automation opportunities, accountability, and operational excellence across the team.

Key Activities

Lead the preparation and review of quarterly financial statements and related note disclosures

Lead the preparation and review of MD&A; inputs for assigned areas, ensuring clarity, consistency, and insight

Lead the monthly corporate close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong execution

Review, prepare, and analyze monthly reconciliations for various corporate general ledger accounts

Review monthly accounting entries

Review corporate head office bank reconciliations

Identify and summarize impact of monthly entries to FFO

Review acquisitions and disposition agreements and assist with systems set up required for financial statement reporting

Record complex entries as they relate to acquisitions and dispositions

Assist with recording of statement of adjustments as they relate to acquisitions and dispositions

Review and prepare joint venture accounting entries required for financial statements

Research, prepare and review technical accounting memos

Prepare balance sheet analysis at financial statement level

Review published documents such as financial statements, MDA, MIC, AIF, investor presentation, press release for accuracy and consistency

Manage the oversight of administration and accounting of debt instruments including swaps

Review and interpret debt documentation

Coach, develop, and empower team members to build capability, accountability, and engagement

Review preliminary debt related reports for the board

Review and prepare separate audit legal entity financial statements





Liaise with external auditors and internal audit team to provide the documents needed for review and audit

Liaise with operations finance and property managers to ensure proper understanding of results and transactions, while providing guidance over complex accounting items and other issues

Support the effort to prepare annual budget for areas of responsibility

Support corporate accounting projects and business plan initiatives

Play a key leadership role in the day‑to‑day management of the team, setting performance expectations and supporting development

Support financing, acquisition and divestiture activities

Implement and maintain compliance with appropriate accounting and internal control framework(s)

Review and prepare complex journal entries

Identify opportunities for financial and operational process improvements and help drive implementation of approved changes with a focus on automation

Other ad hoc activities as assigned

Experience & Education

8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial statement preparation and review, account reconciliations, and analytical review

Post‑secondary degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Possess skilled accounting designation (CPA)

Strong knowledge of IFRS and its practical application in a corporate reporting environment

Experience with accounting software, specifically OneStream and Yardi

Skills & Abilities

Strong technical accounting and analytical capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Excel proficiency is mandatory

Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing team members





Ability to manage and validate large amounts of data

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, consultative approach and the ability to build strong partnerships across teams

High degree of integrity and professionalism. Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills

Easily adapts to changes, delays, or unexpected events in the work environment

The ability to organize and prioritize work to meet defined deadlines in a large fast‑paced work environment

A strong focus on continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence

Demonstrates Chartwell’s values of RESPECT

Special Requirements

Presentation of criminal record check

Participation in all conferences and educational courses, as required

Flexibility in hours will be required during peak periods

Direct Reports
Two direct reports

About Us
At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] or call 1-(phone hidden).

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Manager, Corporate Accounting (Ontario)
🏢 Chartwell Retirement Residences
📍 Ontario