The Lawen Group | Dexel | Paramount is deeply rooted in community values with a shared vision that each property shapes the future of Halifax for generations to come.

We offer a cohesive team of more than 75 members providing design, construction, and property management services across Halifax. Ours is a collaborative team that focuses on quality of work and community vibe, where professionalism meets passion. We pride ourselves on being a family firm that operates exclusively in Halifax, for over 20 years.

We believe in continual learning, fostering a tight-knit work family, pushing to our potential, embracing humility, honoring our community, and getting the job done. As a key member of our Finance Team, the Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring the financial health, accuracy, and integrity of a diverse portfolio of real estate, construction, and operating entities. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll lead the day‐to‐day accounting function, oversee a talented accounting team, and play a critical role in delivering timely financial information that supports strategic business decisions.

You thrive on bringing order to complexity, improving processes, and building strong financial foundations. Whether you're reviewing reconciliations, leading month‐end close, supporting audits, strengthening controls, or mentoring team members, you'll be the trusted financial leader ensuring everything balances behind the scenes. Working closely with Property Management teams, you'll help ensure operational processes, tenant administration, and financial reporting remain accurate, compliant, and efficient.

Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and working papers Oversee general ledger integrity, intercompany accounting, and account analysis Guide and support the Accounting team Support the financial aspects of the tenant lifecycle, ensuring accurate records,



receivables administration, documentation controls, and system integrity Maintain and improve accounting workflows, internal controls, and approval processes across departments Monitor tenant and vendor account activity, identifying issues and supporting timely resolution Manage HST filings, remittances, and regulatory compliance Coordinate year‐end audit preparation and external accountant requests Partner with operational teams to support business objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities ~ Experience managing full‐cycle accounting and month‐end close processes ~ Strong knowledge of ASPE, financial reporting, and internal controls ~ Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data ~ Experience supervising, coaching, and developing accounting professionals ~ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities ~ Experience with multi‐entity organizations is considered a strong asset ~ Property management, development, construction, or project accounting experience an asset ~ Experience with Yardi Voyager, Spectra, QuickBooks, or similar systems an asset ~ Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for building efficient processes Market-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to play leadership role within local growing organization Exposure to development, construction and property management operations Direct access to senior leadership Meaningful work in your own community Based in our Halifax Head Office, this role operates in a collaborative and professional office environment where finance plays a central role in supporting business success. The role offers a balance of independent focus and collaborative problem‐solving, with increased activity around month‐end, year‐end, budgeting, audit, and reporting cycles.

📌 Accounting Manager-Credit (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Lawen Group
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality