Our client, a privately held organization in the real estate investment and development sector, is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee its finance function and support ongoing operations. The organization manages a diversified portfolio and operates in a hands‑on environment where leadership is closely involved in day‑to‑day decision‑making.

This is a key leadership role reporting directly to ownership, responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial operations while strengthening processes, reporting, and controls. The Director of Finance will lead a small team, manage relationships with external advisors, and provide timely financial insight to support both operational requirements and longer‑term priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple entities
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and support year‑end close and external reporting requirements
• Ensure integrity of the general ledger, intercompany balances, and corporate records
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, including T2, T3, T5, partnership filings, and instalments
• Manage indirect tax filings and reconciliations (HST, EHT, WSIB)
• Act as the primary point of contact for CRA correspondence, audits, and assessments
• Oversee payroll processing, including remittances, T4s, ROEs, and related compliance
• Support employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, offboarding, and benefits coordination
• Oversee cash management, payment approvals, and treasury activities
• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, lender reporting, and renewals
• Monitor and administer financing instruments, including mortgages and GICs
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including workload planning and performance support
• Maintain organisational structure and support ongoing team development initiatives
• Oversee accounting systems and tools, including Yardi and related platforms
• Liaise with external partners, including accountants, auditors, legal counsel, lenders, and development stakeholders
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and ad hoc insights to ownership to support decision‑making

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation required
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience in real estate, development, or multi‑entity environments considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, payroll, and corporate tax compliance
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working with external advisors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi or similar systems is an asset
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to operate in an owner‑led environment
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to balance detail and oversight

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off.
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• On‑site parking.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact us at felicia.scaviarupi@mnp.ca to discuss your needs.

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