Controller

Our client, a well-established residential developer in the Vancouver area, is looking for a Controller to lead its accounting and finance team and support continued growth across its development and property portfolio.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role oversees reporting for development projects, income-producing properties, and corporate operations, with a focus on accuracy, strong controls, and timely information for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis across the business
• Review financial statements and reporting prepared by the team to ensure they are accurate and in line with accounting standards and internal policies
• Work with leadership on budgets, forecasts, cash flow planning, and overall financial planning
• Oversee treasury activities and monitor intercompany transactions and cost allocations
• Support reporting for the rental portfolio, including common area cost reconciliations, tenant billing, and performance reporting
• Review receivables and work with property management on tenant questions, annual property budgets, and forecasts
• Coordinate tax compliance and filings with external advisors, and oversee routine government and regulatory filings
• Assign and manage work across the team, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentorship
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and governance
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent
• Real estate experience is required, including 2+ years in a leadership position
• Strong proficiency with MS Office
• Experience with Yardi is an asset
• Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data and pulling clear insights from it
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Collaborative and self-motivated, with a high standard for professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

Compensation & Benefits

Up to $130,000 base salary but negotiable higher for the right person, plus a discretionary annual bonus

Additional benefits such as comprehensive health and dental coverage, employee assistance program, disability and life insurance, paid flex time and holidays, education and professional development support, renovated new office with tons of amenities, and more.