Financial Controller
Job Description
Financial Controller
Vaughan (On-site - 5 days/week)
$150,000 - $180,000 base + bonus + benefits
Our client is a well-established, privately held real estate land development group. Known for its collaborative, family-oriented culture and long-term approach to development, the organization is well-capitalized, growth-focused, and committed to building sustainable communities.
We are partnering with them to identify a Financial Controller to join their finance leadership team. This role will oversee the accounting, financial reporting, and cash management for a portfolio of land development projects while leading and supporting a sizable team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate is a technically strong CPA with real estate development experience who values collaboration, culture, and hands-on leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full-cycle project accounting across a portfolio of land development projects
- Lead and support a team of general, AP, and project accountants
- Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
- Maintain ownership of year-end financial reporting and audit processes (including coordination with external auditors)
- Manage payroll operations using ADP for approximately 40 employees
- Review and approve cheque runs, bank draws, banker's acceptances (BA's), and bank reporting
- Manage financing facilities, loans, letters of credit, and cash positions; recommend financing requirements as needed
- Partner closely with Project Managers on project-level financial matters, leasing structures, and development economics
- Prepare and review investor reporting, cash calls, and distributions
- Oversee government reporting (HST, T5018, etc.) and manage CRA inquiries and audits
- Support ongoing corporate maintenance activities (entity setup, dissolutions, amalgamations)
- Drive process improvement initiatives, including adoption of NetSuite, AI, and automation tools
Qualifications
- CPA designation required
- 3-5+ years of experience in a Controller, Project Controller, or senior accounting role
- Strong background in real estate land development accounting
- Experience managing and mentoring accounting teams
- Familiarity with financing arrangements, bank relationships, and investor reporting
- Payroll experience required (ADP experience preferred)
- Experience with NetSuite (Oracle) strongly preferred
- Tech-savvy with an interest in AI, automation, and process improvement
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive compensation package with bonus
- A stable, well-capitalized organization with long-term development projects
- Strong work-life balance despite full-time in-office environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a period of growth and transition
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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