Job Description
Posted Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM | Expires Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4 : 59 AM
Riverstone RetirementCommunities is a locally owned and operated company. We believe that everyone deserves to live a meaningful, engaged, and joyful life. We strive to ensure our residents live comfortably and with dignity in a safe and happy environment.
Riverstone offersa highly respected, full continuum of care to its residents with avariety of lifestyle options to best suit their needs-from Independent, Assisted living, and Memory Care. Allowing each resident the freedom to live their best life.
Our valuedemployees work in an environment that fosters job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty, and personal growth. We are looking for positive, caring team members who want to make adifference inthe lives ofseniors.
More than just Senior Living. It's a new life.
Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance and Accounting, the Controller will work closely with Riverstone Retirement executive and our various retirement residences to oversee the financial operations of the company. You will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. You will also be the lead in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements and manager reports.
- Develop and maintain an effective internal control environment with a primary focus on retirement residences.
- Coordinate, prepare, and submit appropriate tax filings and other government reports by the required deadlines.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly documented.
- Assist in the development / implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems to control, manage and report on the group’s operating costs and capital expenditures program across all retirement residences.
- Be a key leader in the annual operating, capital planning and budgeting processes.
- Assist with Yardi optimization for the business and ensure operational administration is managed effectively.
- Help manage cash flow and working capital requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders.
- Assist with management and mentorship of the Riverstone Retirement accounting team, as well as relevant individuals at our retirement residences.
- Support the executive team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.
Leadership
Present accurate, timely, and relevant reporting to the executive teamProvide guidance, education and expertise to the Leadership Team in the residences regarding budgets, financials, variance, Yardi utilization, and procurementDevelop strong working relationships throughout all levels of the organizationBring your energy and curiosity to all levels to inspire those around youABOUT YOU
You are confident, and can communicate effectively to both executive leadership, non- finance peers and junior staffYou are highly organized with a pro-active drive and curiosityYou can provide mentorship to an accounting team for an organization where internal training and skills development are valued.OTHER KEY SKILLS
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the companyA self-motivated and team-oriented individual with fresh ideas and innovative solutions will thrive in our dynamic culturePush accountability and the meeting of deliverables.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Completed post-secondary accounting degree, diploma and / or certificate.Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a senior Finance / Accounting position. Accounting experience in the senior living industry preferred.Working towards CPA or being close to designation is preferred.Advanced excel skills and familiarity with Yardi preferred.Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)Experience
Financial Leadership : 5 years (preferred)Licence / Certification
Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)Riverstone Retirement is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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