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Position Overview

Our Client, an established real estate investment business, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership, strengthen financial capabilities, and support continued growth through disciplined planning, rigorous oversight and improved systems and processes. Working closely with senior leadership, the CFO will oversee financial strategy, planning and analysis, reporting, investment valuations, liquidity and financing execution. The role combines strategic responsibility with close engagement in the underlying financial work, ensuring that decisions are supported by accurate information, well-understood assumptions and effective controls.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with proven CFO experience in real estate investment management within a fund driven environment. They will bring strong commercial judgement, deep expertise in financial and liquidity management, and the ability to link detailed analysis to business decisions. Clear communication, attention to detail and experience developing finance teams and improving processes will be essential.

This is an opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers and influence investment and operating outcomes.



The successful candidate will strengthen the finance function while helping the business navigate its priorities and pursue future growth.

Role Responsibilities

- Lead financial management and strategy within a fund driven real estate investment platform, providing commercial insight and advice to senior leadership.
- Own annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, sensitivity analysis and capital planning across investment, operating and development activities.
- Proactively manage liquidity, capital requirements, debt maturities and refinancing risks, identifying financial pressures and recommending appropriate actions.
- Oversee fund accounting and NAV governance, ensuring accurate calculations, appropriate valuation policies and effective review of underlying assumptions and processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely IFRS fund and consolidated financial reporting, investor reporting and completion of external audits, clearly communicating financial results and risks to boards, investors, lenders and auditors.
- Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, setting explicit performance standards while remaining closely engaged in the underlying work.
- Strengthen financial processes, controls and documentation, leading systems improvements and automation to reduce manual work and improve reporting.
- Lead financing execution from definitive documentation through closing, directing external advisers and overseeing ongoing covenant compliance and lender reporting.
- Oversee property and development financial performance, including operating budgets, capital expenditures, project costs and cost-to-complete reporting.
- Provide financial analysis and advice on acquisitions, dispositions, partnerships and other investment decisions.
- Coordinate with external tax advisers, legal, compliance and service providers to meet financial obligations and support the evolving needs of the business.

Desired Qualifications

- CPA designation or equivalent, with proven Executive experience and full accountability for financial management,



strategy and reporting within investment management, with oversight of complex investment structures and financial reporting.
- Senior finance leadership experience within real estate investment management, with accountability for fund accounting, NAV governance, financial and investor reporting, and complex investment structures.
- Demonstrated strength in liquidity management, budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis and capital planning.
- Strong commercial judgement, translating financial analysis into operating, investment and financing decisions.
- Experience overseeing IFRS reporting, external audits and financing documentation and closing processes.
- Proven ability to develop finance teams while remaining closely engaged in detailed financial matters.
- Success strengthening financial controls, processes and systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Credibility with boards, investors, lenders and auditors, supported by clear communication and strong attention to detail.
- A cooperative, adaptable leadership style, with the ability to build trust across teams and navigate changing priorities in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong ownership and sound judgement, with the confidence to constructively challenge assumptions, resolve issues and follow through on commitments.

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role. This open role is currently being featured by Thorek/Scott and Partners! We highlight a variety of open roles every week. If you save this position to apply to later, it may appear closed when you revisit it. For a full list of all open positions, please visit www.thorekscott.com.

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📌 Chief Financial Officer, Real Estate (Toronto)
🏢 Thorek/Scott and Partners
📍 Toronto