Our client is a leader in Canadian real estate, having several divisions and associations. They are looking for a Manager of Accounting (Land Development) who will be responsible for overseeing accounting and financial operations for assigned land development projects, including journal entries, reconciliations, job costing, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Manage project cash flow, funding draws, cash calls, distributions, loans, and equity reconciliations while reviewing invoices and change orders.

Prepare year-end financial statement packages, support HST audits, maintain accurate financial documentation, supervise the land development department, and provide financial analysis and ad hoc support to management. Opportunity to join a growing organization with room for development. Organization has real estate projects all over the GTA, with a constant pipeline of recent and exciting projects.

Oversee the accounting and financial operations cycle for assigned portfolio of Land Development Companies, including high-risk transactions and journal entries (e.g. land purchase, land sales, cost recoveries, etc.), trial balance review, account reconciliations, job costing, and allocation reasonability. Accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on project budgets and status, including project variance, cost analysis, and benchmarking to Project Managers and Senior Management.



Preparation of year-end financial statement packages for the Company's financial reporting team and external accountants in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Preparation and maintenance of project budgets based on reviews with Project Managers and Finance Team for assigned portfolio, including detailed analysis on construction hard and soft costs as well as fee proposal analysis against budgeted amounts. Monitor and manage cash flow on development projects, including preparation of cash flow forecasts, cash progress funding draws, and analysis of loan and letter of credit utilization. Preparation of cash calls, distributions, and equity reconciliations for assigned portfolio of Land Development Companies and Holding Companies.

Preparation, review, and reconciliation of internal and external loans and related interest calculations. Oversight and supervision of land development department. Assist in HST audits or reviews. Ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned to support the goals and objectives of the Company.

Professional Accounting

Designation is required (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA). ~ Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting. ~5-7+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting in development accounting and/or property accounting. ~ Experience with cash flow analysis and budgeting. Eligible for discretionary bonuses. Participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits. Participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

📌 Manager of Accounting (Land Development) (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto