Director of Accounting & Finance

Oneka Land Company is the real estate platform of the Lewis Group of Companies—a diversified, privately held enterprise with a long-term investment horizon and an owner‑led, institutionally managed approach. The Group includes the Cansel Group, the largest global dealer of the Trimble geospatial equipment portfolio, with operations across Canada, the United States, and the UK/Ireland.

With a current portfolio of approximately 2,230 residential units in BC, Alberta and Ontario, Oneka is entering a significant phase of growth with plans to double in the next five years. Through its development platform, Aria Real Estate, the company is actively delivering a major purpose‑built rental program in Abbotsford, British Columbia (540 units under construction and 370 units in pre‑construction), alongside a disciplined acquisition strategy targeting stabilised income‑producing assets.

To support this next stage of expansion, Oneka is seeking a Director of Accounting & Finance to join its Vancouver‑based team.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Accounting & Finance will lead the accounting function across a multi‑entity platform spanning stabilised rental assets and active development projects. This is a high‑impact leadership role at the intersection of portfolio management, development execution, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance across multiple entities, including Oneka Land Company, Aria Real Estate, and project‑level structures
• Overseeing development‑stage accounting, including construction cost tracking, capitalisation, and lender reporting (including CMHC financing)
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning across both operating assets and development projects
• Managing inter‑company structures and contributing to group‑level financial reporting within the broader Lewis Group
• Partnering closely with operations, development, and leadership to provide insightful, decision‑oriented financial analysis
• Strengthening systems, processes, and controls to support a platform scaling from approximately $650 million toward $2 billion in assets under management
• This role offers the opportunity to operate as a true finance leader in a growing, institutionally managed platform, with both strategic influence and hands‑on responsibility

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a finance leader who combines technical depth, real‑estate expertise, and strong business partnership capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• A CPA designation and 10+ years of progressive experience in real‑estate or a related asset‑based environment
• Experience across both income‑producing properties and real‑estate development, including construction‑phase accounting, cost tracking, and project reporting

Experience in managing long‑term debt, development financing (short‑term), and working with CMHC or similar lenders, including annual compliance and reporting requirements.

• Experience operating within multi‑entity structures, including inter‑company accounting and consolidated reporting
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience building and leading high‑performing teams
• A collaborative, hands‑on style with the ability to operate effectively in a growth‑oriented, entrepreneurial environment

This is a rare opportunity to join a well‑capitalised, rapidly scaling real‑estate platform backed by the Lewis Group of Companies—an organisation that combines entrepreneurial agility with institutional discipline. For a finance leader seeking both impact and growth, this role offers a compelling next step.

The position is based in Downtown Vancouver, with a current hybrid work arrangement of two days a week in office.

In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range for this role is $150,000 – $180,000 + 10% – 20% bonus (potential LTIP in future).

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

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