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Financial ControllerSarina Homes • Calgary, AB, Canada
Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Sarina Homes • Calgary, AB, Canada
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

Sarina Homes is a Calgary-based real estate development company specializing in multi-family residential communities. We manage projects from land acquisition through development, construction, leasing, and long-term operations, working closely with investors, lenders, and partners.

Position Overview

The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing corporate accounting, project financial reporting, compliance, cash flow, investor reporting, and financial administration across multiple development entities and partnerships. This role plays a critical part in supporting project financing, investor relations, and operational efficiency while ensuring strong financial controls and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Oversee year-end financial workbooks and liaise with external accountants for Notice to Reader (NTR) and tax return preparation
  • Review GST filings for all entities
  • Review monthly bank reconciliations prepared by accounting staff
  • Oversee CRA and Ministry of Finance accounts, ensuring deadlines and remittances are met
  • Maintain corporate minute books, seals, and annual corporate filings
  • Liaise with external accounting firm on tax planning, filings, and corporate structuring
  • Prepare annual lender due diligence packages and covenant reporting
  • Oversee property tax accounts and coordinate with consultants on assessments and appeals
  • Perform monthly trial balance reviews for all entities and provide feedback to accounting staff
  • Prepare quarterly G&A financial reporting for Sarina Homes and analyze budget vs. actual variances

2. Project Accounting & Draws

  • Review project Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reports
  • Prepare or review monthly construction draw submissions to lenders
  • 3. Project Financing & Investor Reporting

  • Prepare quarterly investor reporting packages and financial presentations
  • Liaise directly with investors regarding funding, distributions, and account reconciliations
  • Prepare investor documentation including LP agreements, subscription agreements, and guarantees
  • Maintain master schedules for investor loans and capital tracking
  • 4. Payroll & Human Resources Administration

  • Oversee benefits administration (Manulife benefits and HSA plans)
  • Support employment contract preparation and HR documentation
  • Maintain employee vacation tracking
  • Process semi-monthly payroll (subject to internal review)
  • 5. Partnership & Entity Structuring

  • Work with partners, legal counsel, and tax advisors to establish Limited Partnerships and corporate structures
  • Coordinate setup of bank accounts and CRA program accounts (GST, payroll, corporate tax) for new entities
  • 6. Property Management Financial Oversight

  • Oversee rental collections and monitor outstanding receivables
  • Communicate with tenants regarding account inquiries and arrears
  • Review and assist with Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations and annual budget preparation
  • Prepare CAM statements and tenant communication letters
  • 7. Financing Support (Land & Construction)

  • Assist with financing applications by gathering and preparing required documentation
  • Coordinate execution of lender documentation
  • 8. Acquisitions & Dispositions

  • Coordinate financial due diligence for property acquisitions and sales
  • 9. Cash Flow & Systems Management

  • Oversee daily cash flow management across entities
  • Act as primary liaison with the company’s IT and accounting systems providers
  • 10. General & Administrative

  • Provide financial analysis and support for strategic decision-making
  • Lead ad hoc financial, operational, and administrative initiatives as required
  • Requirements

    Qualifications

  • CPA designation preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate development, construction, and / or property management
  • Strong understanding of project accounting, construction draws, and partnership structures
  • Experience working with external lenders and investors
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks or Sage in addition to advanced Excel skills
  • Strong knowledge of GST, corporate tax processes, and financial compliance
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
  • Benefits

    Why Join Sarina Homes?

  • Work on impactful multi-family developments shaping Calgary communities
  • Exposure to the full lifecycle of real estate development
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment
  • Opportunity to grow into a senior financial leadership role as we grow
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