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TITLE
SALARY RANGE
$80,000 - $95,000
CASH BONUS
Bonus discretionary up to 10%
LONG TERM INCENTIVE
Continuing education support
THE PERKS
CPA Dues Support
CPA Program Support
Career development Support
LOCATION
Toronto, Canada
THE OFFICE
Permanently In-Office
TEAM SIZE
THE ROLE
A key contributor responsible for managing the full-cycle project accounting function across multiple real estate development projects.
THE TASKS
Prepare and submit construction draw reports to third-party costing consultants on a monthly basis
Maintain and submit the Development Construction Equity Tracker to management on a quarterly basis
Maintain and submit the Letter of Credit Tracker to management on a quarterly basis
Prepare and submit quarterly and semi-annual reports including Trial Balance, WIP Summary and WIP Detail to Finance and Financing teams
Monitor project budgets and track variances against approved construction budgets
Coordinate with project managers and development teams on draw documentation and approvals
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Prepare and submit month-end reporting packages in accordance with internal deadlines
Post journal entries and maintain accurate project-level general ledger records
Prepare consolidated project financial statements and variance analysis
Ensure timely and accurate recording of all project-related transactions
Support internal stakeholders with ad hoc financial reporting requests
Cash Management & Bank Reconciliations
Prepare and submit weekly Cash Position Reports to management
Complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items promptly
Monitor cash flows across assigned projects and flag discrepancies
Coordinate with treasury on funding requirements and cash allocation
Tax Compliance & Regulatory Filings
Prepare and submit HST returns via online filing on a monthly basis
Prepare and submit T5018 Information Returns annually for relevant reporting entities
Maintain working knowledge of indirect tax structures applicable to real estate development
Year-End Audit & Compliance
Prepare and submit year-end reporting packages to external auditors
Coordinate audit requests, provide supporting documentation and resolve audit inquiries
THE COMPANY
An established real estate development firm with a diversified portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects. The organization is known for its structured approach to project finance and a commitment to delivering high-quality developments.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to deepen their expertise in project-based real estate accounting within a dynamic development environment. Ideal for someone who thrives under tight deadlines and wants to take ownership of a full project accounting portfolio reporting directly into senior finance leadership.
THE EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE PREVIEW
By Month 1
Take ownership of assigned project files and understand the full accounting cycle for each
Build working relationships with the Controller, VP Finance & Development, and cross-functional teams
Familiarize yourself with the Newstar ERP system and internal reporting templates
By Month 3
Independently manage the monthly construction draw process end-to-end
Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting packages without supervision
Complete bank reconciliations and HST filings within established deadlines
Demonstrate a solid understanding of the project portfolio and its financial structure
By Month 6
Own all quarterly and semi-annual reporting deliverables to Finance and Financing teams
Proactively flag project-level risks, variances, and cash flow concerns to management
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the project accounting function
By Month 12
Successfully lead the year-end audit process for assigned projects with minimal oversight
Prepare and submit T5018 Information Returns independently
Serve as a reliable subject matter expert on project accounting for the broader finance team
Demonstrate consistent accuracy and efficiency across all recurring deliverables
THE SKILL SET
CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA designation
Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting or audit within the real estate sector
Intermediate to advanced level excel skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills