Job Description

We are a family-owned and operated real estate company with over 50 years of experience as a driving force in the Eastern Canada market. Founded by an entrepreneurial visionary and now led by the next generation, we have achieved consistent annual growth exceeding 10% through strategic acquisitions and repositioning of undervalued properties. Our diverse portfolio includes industrial, office, retail, and residential assets across Canada and the United States, making us one of the largest private industrial real estate holders in Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Montreal with branch offices in key markets such as Trois-Rivieres, Sherbrooke, Quebec City, Dallas, Columbus, Atlanta, Las Vegas, St. Louis, Memphis, Hartford, Indianapolis, and West Virginia, we specialize in identifying "diamonds in the rough"--vacant or challenged properties that we transform and market to new tenants. As a vertically integrated, full-service operation, we handle everything in-house, from legal affairs and property design to construction, management, and maintenance, allowing us to offer competitive rental rates and rapid responses to tenant needs while pursuing aggressive growth through value-add investments and distressed opportunities.
As the Corporate Controller, you will play a pivotal role in the financial leadership of the company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and supervising three dedicated professionals, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis. This is a key leadership position that requires strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and effective team management. In this dynamic environment, you will contribute to the company's ongoing success by ensuring financial strategies align with broader organizational goals, while also driving initiatives that enhance efficiency and support expansion in the real estate sector.
Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy: Collaborate with the CFO to develop and execute the company's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial guidance to various departments and monitoring financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Cash Management: Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and financing strategies to optimize liquidity and support growth initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws.
• Property Transactions: Record all sales, purchases, financing, and refinancing transactions in Yardi, maintaining accurate property records.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and professionalism.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CFO and senior leadership.

In addition to these core responsibilities, you will have major involvement in automation and integration projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy. These include initiatives such as PayScan, ADP Workforce, inter-company module and recharges, Purchase Order Management, Automated CAMS Invoicing, Construction Module, and an Automated Bank Reconciliation process. These projects are critical for optimizing financial operations, reducing manual workload, and ensuring data accuracy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, IT professionals, and external vendors to successfully implement these initiatives and achieve operational excellence. Successful execution will require strong project management skills, the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, and a commitment to staying current with technological advances in financial systems and automation tools.
Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of progressive real estate accounting experience in a leadership finance/accounting function.
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within the real estate property management industry.
• CPA designation (non-CGA) with tax experience.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, tax laws, and treasury functions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive results and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French, with excellent English writing and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, chart of accounts, and GST/QST experience.
• Creative, strategic approach to problem resolution.
• Proficiency in Yardi (considered a strong asset).
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience using Caseware or similar financial software.
• Familiarity with mortgage transactions and related accounting.
• Knowledge in equity investments, joint ventures, and partnerships.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150,000 to $200,000 commensurated with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a respected organization.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and teamwork.
• Platform for long-term career development while contributing to meaningful projects in real estate management and development.

Skills Required