Senior Corporate Accountant

Job Title: Senior Corporate Accountant

Location: Greater Hamilton Area ON (On-site full-time)

Type: Permanent

Salary: $75000$95000 annually (depending on experience)

We are partnered with a leading dynamic real estate investment and development organization with a substantial portfolio of residential and commercial projects. They are seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join their finance team and manage the complex financial reporting and consolidation function. This role is ideal for a hands-on technically strong CPA seeking ownership over the core financial statements within a challenging multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entity consolidation process including all complex intercompany eliminations equity accounting for joint ventures (JVs) and minority interest calculations.
• Prepare and finalize accurate monthly quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements for the company and its subsidiaries ensuring strict compliance with ASPE.
• Coordinate and rigorously review financial reporting packages received from various development entities and partnerships to maintain reporting consistency.
• Oversee and drive the efficiency of the month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accurate accruals and comprehensive account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operational teams to analyze project performance ensure appropriate cost allocations and correctly handle the capitalization of real estate development costs.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis and management reports to clearly communicate and explain complex consolidated financial results to senior leadership.
• Act as a key liaison in supporting external audit and tax reporting by compiling necessary schedules documentation and technical support.
• Research document and implement technical accounting policies and standards related to consolidation ASPE and real estate revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15 principles).

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting or Finance.
• CPA Certification is strongly preferred but not required.
• 58 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years specializing in financial reporting or corporate consolidation.
• Mandatory prior experience in the real estate development industry real estate investment (REITs) property management or joint venture accounting is highly desirable.
• In-depth technical knowledge and practical application of ASPE particularly in complex areas like consolidation and real estate cost accounting.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics or similar large-scale ERP/accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including complex financial modeling and data manipulation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail commitment to internal control compliance and effective cross-functional communication abilities.

The Opportunity

• Take ownership of the entire consolidated financial reporting process offering high visibility within the organizations corporate structure.
• Work directly with complex high-impact technical accounting areas (JVs multi-entity consolidation) that are core to the real estate development business model.
• Join a finance team dedicated to efficiency process improvement and implementing best practices in a stable established private company.
• Gain exposure to senior management and external auditors strengthening both technical and professional relationship skills.
• Competitive compensation package and support for continued professional development (CPD).

If youre an experienced Senior Accountant ready to join a thriving growing organization wed love to hear from you. To be considered for this exciting opportunity apply directly or send your resume to for immediate consideration.