Controller - Real Estate/Construction - Hybrid

Job summary

Oversee accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, intercompany activity, and year-end support across multiple entities, while supervising a bookkeeping resource. Manage project costing and budgets, construction financing draws, cash flow forecasts, property and operational accounting, and improvements to financial processes and controls.

Job details

Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee the accounting, reporting, costing, and financial operations of a diversified portfolio of real estate and operating businesses based in the Ottawa Valley. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future structure of the finance function while supporting a growing and entrepreneurial organization. Client Details Our client is a privately held organization operating across real estate development, property ownership, construction,and related operating businesses. As part of an ongoing growth strategy, the organization is rebuilding its finance function and investing in stronger processes, reporting, and financial controls. Description Accounting & Financial Reporting Own the full accounting cycle for multiple entities, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll interface. Manage the month-end close process according to established timelines and maintain supporting working papers. Process and reconcile intercompany transactions. Prepare year-end files and supporting documentation for external accountants. Supervise and review the work of one bookkeeping resource. Project Accounting & Costing Maintain project budgets and job costing records. Produce cost-to-complete reporting and financial analysis. Track project commitments, change orders, and budget variances. Support operational reporting and financial decision-making across business units. Financing & Treasury Prepare construction financing draw packages and supporting documentation for lenders and consultants. Manage progress billings, holdbacks, and supplier disbursements. Provide information required for lender reporting and covenant compliance monitoring. Prepare operating cash flow forecasts for assigned entities. Act as a day-to-day contact for lenders and financing partners. Property & Operational Accounting Manage property accounting activities, including rent roll administration, recoveries, property taxes, insurance, and portfolio reporting. Oversee cost accounting activities related to inventory, equipment costing, work-in-progress, and divisional cost of sales. Track vendor financing agreements and redemption obligations. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to internal controls and financial processes. Profile The Successful Applicant CPA designation, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience. Strong experience within construction, real estate development, property management, or related industries. Proven expertise in job costing, project budgets, and construction financing draws. Experience working within a multi-entity environment and managing intercompany transactions. Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting and/or project management ERP systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to operate independently. Comfortable building structure and processes in an evolving environment. English required; French considered an asset. Job Offer Base salary up to $130,000. Comprehensive group benefits program. 3+ weeks of vacation. Direct reporting relationship with the CFO. Hybrid schedule, with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home Opportunity to help build and shape a growing finance function. Broad exposure across real estate, construction, property management, and operating businesses. High-impact role with significant visibility and influence within the organization. If this role aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply. Desired Skills and Experience CPA designation, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience. Strong experience within construction, real estate development, property management, or related industries. Proven expertise in job costing, project budgets, and construction financing draws. Experience working within a multi-entity environment and managing intercompany transactions. Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting and/or project management ERP systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to operate independently. Comfortable building structure and processes in an evolving environment. English required; French considered an asset. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

What you’ll do

Oversee accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, intercompany activity, and year-end support across multiple entities, while supervising a bookkeeping resource. Manage project costing and budgets, construction financing draws, cash flow forecasts, property and operational accounting, and improvements to financial processes and controls.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation or equivalent education and relevant experience, at least five years of progressive accounting experience, and strong experience in construction, real estate development, property management, or related industries. Candidates should have expertise in job costing, project budgets, construction financing draws, multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, advanced Excel, and accounting or project management ERP systems; English is required and French is an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group Benefits Program • Three Or More Weeks Of Vacation • Hybrid Work Schedule • Direct Reporting Relationship With The CFO • Opportunity To Help Build And Shape A Growing Finance Function • Broad Exposure Across Real Estate, Construction, Property Management, And Operating Businesses • High-Impact Role With Significant Visibility And Influence

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Team Supervision · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-Cycle Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Intercompany Transactions
• Job Costing
• Project Budgeting
• Construction Financing Draws
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Property Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Advanced Excel
• ERP Systems
• Internal Controls
• Lender Reporting
• Team Supervision

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Construction

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