Company Description

Founded in Calgary in 2011, Equium Group is a fully integrated real estate firm managing over $7 billion in property assets across the condominium, commercial, and residential sectors. Our comprehensive services span property management, development, construction, marketing, leasing, and investment.

Recognized as a leader in Canadian real estate, Equium Group has won the Consumer’s Choice Award for Top Property Manager in Southern Alberta (2019–2025), consistently earned a spot on the Globe and Mail's Best Workplaces in Canada list for six consecutive years, and has been named one of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Maclean’s , Canadian Business , and The Globe and Mail .

Role Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, results-driven, and highly organized Controller to lead our property accounting division and oversee day-to-day financial operations across a diverse, multi-entity portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Accounting and Asset Management, the Controller will provide both technical and managerial leadership across all asset classes under management, including condominium, multi-family residential, and commercial properties.

An active CPA designation is required. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume, rapid-paced environment, demonstrates an unyielding commitment to meeting strict monthly deliverables, and excels at mentoring and elevating a dedicated team of property accounting professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Compliance, Clarity & Stewardship

- Lead and streamline full-cycle monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation across all property entities, ensuring 100% on-time delivery in compliance with CPA standards, management agreements, and applicable framework requirements.
- Oversee the accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payout of all statutory government remittances (e.g., GST/HST/PST and corporate withholdings).
- Deliver crystal-clear, accurate,



and insightful financial packages to property owners, board members, and internal executive leadership.

Banking, Trust Funds & Transactional Governance

- Manage overall banking setups, direct transfers, wire transactions, and user permissions across all property and corporate accounts.
- Provide executive oversight over EFT, PAD (Pre-Authorized Payment), and online payment workflows for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all property trust accounts, ensuring absolute accuracy, zero ledger deficiencies, and statutory compliance.

Audit Coordination & Statutory Compliance

- Lead the annual audit process for all condominium corporations under management, serving as the primary bridge between external CPA audit firms and the accounting department.
- Coordinate and execute client-specific financial reviews and third-party owner audits as required.
- Direct and manage the preparation for mandatory real estate brokerage trust account audits (e.g., RECA compliance), ensuring seamless reporting and total regulatory adherence.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Decision Support

- Oversee complex reserve fund tracking, capital reserve drawdowns, and special assessment accounting across condominium portfolios.
- Direct the annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and Extraordinary Common Recovery (ECR) reconciliation processes for commercial tenants within tight lease-mandated deadlines.
- Partner with asset managers, property managers, and owners to support and finalize annual operating and capital expenditure budgets.

Internal Controls & Operational Efficiency

- Establish, maintain,



and audit robust internal control procedures to safeguard corporate and property assets while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the Accounts Payable department with a sharp focus on operational efficiency, maintaining vendor aging under 30 days.
- Continuously leverage real estate technology to automate manual processes, cut reporting cycle times, and handle portfolio growth without sacrificing quality.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

- Form, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing property accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, enthusiasm, and excellence.
- Effectively delegate tasks, manage portfolio assignments, and ensure team members meet strict monthly reporting deadlines.
- Conduct regular 1-on-1 check-ins and performance evaluations to support staff career growth and address operational bottlenecks promptly

Qualifications and Skills

- Active Chartered Qualified Accountant (CPA) designation is mandatory.
- Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in real estate or property management, with at least 4 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Proven background managing financial operations for condominium, residential, and commercial real estate asset classes.
- Outstanding energy, enthusiastic leadership style, and a proven track record of handling high volume and hitting tight deliverables.
- High proficiency with industry-standard property management accounting software (e.g., Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio, or MRI) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial data clearly to property owners, board members, and non-financial team members.

Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation time.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Life Insurance
- On-site gym access.

📌 Controller (Calgary)
🏢 Equium Group
📍 Calgary