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.