Job Description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Controller, located at Head Office in Burlington, will play a key role in closely monitoring the company's financial health. The role is primarily responsible for financial management, reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, taxation and compliance, cash flow management, and accounts payable, ensuring that all ongoing accounting activities are done according to management expectations.

The Company

Aventus Development Corp. is a real estate development and investment company, committed to providing sophisticated and modern living spaces to homeowners within prime locations across Southern Ontario. Based out of Burlington, ON, Aventus leverages our industry expertise to support sustainable urban planning as an investment into the future. Aventus has evolved and grown since inception by being involved and responsible for the creation of thousands of mid-rise and high-rise homes in successful new communities.

Essential Functions

Team Leadership

Supervise and mentor the AP team and a Project Accountant. Provide guidance and support in resolving financial issues. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Financial Management & Financial Process Design

Provide insightful, and actionable, reporting - Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for multiple entities. Seek out, propose, and implement agreed upon process improvements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization overall Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial data. Develop and maintain financial budgets.

Reporting and Analysis

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management. Lead the Project Accountant through monthly construction financing draws and co-ordinate with cost consultants for various projects, as applicable. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making. Monitor and report on key financial metrics and indicators. Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as required.

Taxation and Compliance

Prepare/Review/Approve monthly and quarterly HST filings. Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors for annual reviews, audits and tax filings. Stay updated on relevant accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Collaborate with department heads to develop and manage annual budgets. Monitor and report on budget variances, identifying areas of concern and suggesting corrective actions.

Cash Flow Management

Manage cash flow, including monitoring cash inflows and outflows. Prepare cash flow forecasts and projections.

Who You Are

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Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation is preferred. 10+ years experience in progressively responsible financial leadership roles in the property management industry is required. Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with the ability to work independently on multiple projects. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial analysis, and reporting. Excellent MS Excel skills, and financial property management software experience required. Experience with Yardi is a strong asset. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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We are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment processes. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants only those who will be considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person