About the Company

Our client is a real estate and development company. They are looking for a Manager, Complex Accounting who will lead technical accounting research, support complex transactions, and provide IFRS guidance across the organization. The role requires someone who can research emerging accounting issues, establish well-supported accounting positions, and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.

Why Work Here

- Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities within the company.
- Opportunity to work on complex technical accounting issues in a large, multi-entity organization.
- Exposure to complex transactions, IFRS research, consolidation, and senior-level decision-making.
- Opportunity to establish and defend accounting positions and influence financial reporting practices across the business.
- Collaborative environment with exposure to senior leadership.

About the Opportunity

- Manage planning, process, and review of complex financial transactions and accounting issues
- Proactively implement new accounting standards
- Act as an internal technical advisor, providing guidance to business units and finance teams
- Identify accounting issues and recommend process improvements
- Coordinate audits with external auditors for various entities




- Build solid relationships across business units and finance peers
- Lead change initiatives and support process automation for reporting
- Provide leadership to the team to ensure accurate and timely financial statements and reports
- Prioritize effectively to meet internal and external deadlines

About You

- CPA designation required
- 7+ years of progressive technical accounting experience involving IFRS/ASPE
- Experience in public practice and/or real estate is an asset
- Previous experience leading a team of finance professionals
- Strong ability to analyze complex issues and recommend solutions
- Proficiency in IFRS and ASPE with demonstrated technical application

Salary Range

$120,000 - $140,000/year

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

- The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

📌 Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Vaco
📍 Ottawa