We are a growing mid-size real estate investment group with a diversified portfolio of ~2 million sq. ft. across industrial, retail, and office assets, held through several GP/LP and corporate entities.

This is a senior, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and can build processes, systems, and a team from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Oversight

- Produce accurate monthly financial statements for each property/entity
- Maintain GL integrity, rent roll alignment, and complete bank reconciliations
- Prepare monthly reporting packages (P&L;, cash flow, rent roll, variance analysis)
- Ensure records are audit-ready and support smooth year-end financials

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

- Lead annual operating budgets for office, industrial, and retail/mall assets
- Build multi-year cash flow and performance forecasts
- Support CAPEX planning and long-term maintenance programs
- Work closely with property management teams to validate operational inputs

3. CAM/TMI Management & Reconciliation

- Manage annual CAM/TMI (TMI) budgeting, allocations, and year-end reconciliations
- Ensure accurate tenant recoveries and clear tenant communication
- Strengthen internal processes for cost allocation, coding, and documentation

4. Audit & Lender Compliance

- Prepare full year-end audit working papers and supporting schedules
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors
- Manage all annual lender requirements, including:
- Property financial statements
- Rent rolls
- DSCR/LTV compliance calculations
- Budgets and CAM/TMI packages
- Supporting schedules and documentation
- Support refinancing, loan renewals, lender due diligence, and covenant tracking

5. Investment Analysis & Acquisitions

- Build financial models for new acquisitions and refinancing scenarios
- Conduct NOI, cap rate, DSCR, IRR, and sensitivity analyses




- Evaluate debt structures (LTV, amortization, refinance return scenarios)
- Prepare investment memos and recommendations for ownership
- Participate in due diligence for acquisitions and financing events

6. Systems, Processes & Team Leadership

- Implement and optimize property management/accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, etc.)
- Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting efficiency
- Lead, mentor, and supervise property accounting staff
- Establish strong internal controls and financial discipline across the real estate platform

Qualifications

- 7–12 years of experience in real estate finance or property accounting
- Solid understanding of office, retail, and/or industrial real estate operations
- Proven experience with CAM/TMI budgeting and reconciliation
- Strong financial modelling skills (NOI, DSCR, IRR, cap rate, refinance scenarios)
- Advanced Excel skills; Yardi/MRI experience is a strong asset
- CPA designation (or strong accounting foundation) preferred
- Experience working with lenders, auditors, and ownership groups
- Ability to work independently and build systems and processes from scratch
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, high-accountability environment

What We Offer

- Direct involvement in acquisitions, financings, and portfolio strategy
- Opportunity to build and scale the finance function for a growing platform
- High autonomy, decision-making authority, and direct access to ownership
- Significant career growth as the portfolio expands
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial culture with fast decision cycles

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Experience:

- Commercial Real Estate: 7 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CPA qualification in Canada (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounting Manager - Real Estate (Markham)
🏢 Smart Investment
📍 Markham