Finance Manager

Job summary

Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, compliance, and internal controls across multiple real estate offices. Assess office and agent performance, improve financial processes and profitability, oversee deal and commission workflows, and lead the Transaction Coordinator team.

Job details

Lead financial strategy, strengthen controls, and help drive the success of a multi-office real estate organization. Department: Accounting & Finance Employemnt: Full-time (40+ hours per week), in-person Compensation range: $90,000 - $120,000 The Opportunity A large west Toronto real estate brokerage is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee and optimize the financial performance of our offices. This is a pivotal leadership role for a hands-on financial professional who combines strong accounting discipline with strategic insight, sound judgment, and calm execution in a fast-moving, high-volume environment. You will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, compliance, and internal controls. You will also help strengthen our corporate structure, build consistent policies across regional offices, and turn financial data into practical guidance for the Executive Team. What You'll Own Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis Produce timely, accurate financial information and provide oversight across accounting operations. Prepare budgets and forecasts, analyze spending, and support consistent budget discipline. Deliver regular performance reporting to Ownership, highlighting trends, achievements, risks, and opportunities. Use financial and operational data to assess office profitability, efficiency, and agent productivity, then translate findings into clear recommendations. Treasury & Accounting Operations Manage cash-flow tracking, analysis, and forward planning to support growth. Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll, garnishments, supplier payments, and related controls. Complete monthly reconciliations for operating, trust, and commission accounts. Manage trust-account activity, including EFT releases, commission disbursements, and wire transfers. Compliance, Risk & Corporate Structure Lead FINTRAC and RECO compliance and reporting, along with franchise reporting requirements. Design and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; identify and manage risks arising from fraud or error. Manage CRA remittances, HST, EHT, source deductions, income-tax instalments, and reporting and payment submissions to the franchise head office. Develop, document, and implement standardized policies, procedures, and best practices across regional offices. Support consistent agent agreements that streamline operations and strengthen profitability. Operational Performance, Deals & Commissions Evaluate the profitability and performance of each office and identify practical ways to reduce costs, improve productivity, and maximize results. Oversee deal files from accepted offer through a fully closed, compliant file. Review mutual releases and past-due closings, resolve compliance gaps, and serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day financial and compliance questions. Calculate annual agent award figures, prepare monthly commission reports, and monitor agent productivity trends for management review. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the Transaction Coordinator team. Own onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and accountability for direct reports. Handle escalated agent questions related to billing and commissions with professionalism and responsiveness. What Success Looks Like The Ownership receives accurate, timely reporting that supports strategic planning and confident decisions. Financial priorities and emerging issues are anticipated, followed through, and resolved proactively. Accounting processes, controls, and policies are clear, consistent, and scalable across offices. Treasury and compliance matters are handled with discretion, accountability, and close attention to detail. Financial data is used to improve reporting, profitability, and operational performance. Qualifications At least 5 years of financial or accounting management experience in a high-volume environment. Knowledge of FINTRAC compliance requirements. A recognized accounting designation or a degree in finance. Strong financial analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and turn it into practical business recommendations. Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, reconciliations, and internal controls. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to manage competing priorities with calm, responsive execution. Clear communication and people-leadership skills, including the ability to coach a team and work effectively with executives, staff, agents, and external partners. Systems & Tools Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft 365 is expected. Familiarity with Residential Real Estate accounting software (Lone Wolf or eZmax preferred) and RBC Express Banking is an asset. Why Join This Organization? This role offers the opportunity to shape financial operations across a multi-office organization, influence Ownership decision-making, and build systems that improve clarity, consistency, and profitability. You will have meaningful ownership, direct access to leadership, and the mandate to make a lasting operational impact. You will work directly with the owners who are seasoned entrepreneurs with decades of experience. How to Apply Apply through LinkedIn with your resume and a brief note outlining your relevant financial leadership, compliance, and multi-office or high-volume experience. We welcome applications from qualified candidates and are committed to a respectful, inclusive recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the hiring process.

What you’ll do

Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, compliance, and internal controls across multiple real estate offices. Assess office and agent performance, improve financial processes and profitability, oversee deal and commission workflows, and lead the Transaction Coordinator team.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of financial or accounting management experience in a high-volume environment, knowledge of FINTRAC requirements, and a recognized accounting designation or degree in finance. Candidates should bring strong financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, reconciliation, and internal-control experience, along with leadership, communication, and organizational skills; QuickBooks and Microsoft 365 experience are expected.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• People leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Treasury Management
• Cash-Flow Management
• Accounting Operations
• Reconciliations
• Internal Controls
• FINTRAC Compliance
• RECO Compliance
• Risk Management
• Real Estate Accounting
• Commission Management
• People Leadership
• QuickBooks

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Sales