CFO Property Accountant

is a fast-growing real estate holdings company with a proven record of success and excellence. Our diversified real-estate portfolio includes 30 residential, hotel, industrial, commercial, and office buildings across 7 cities in Canada and the USA. As we continue to scale our portfolio and operations, we are seeking a strategic and highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial organization and support long-term growth. The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and oversee all financial functions of the company, including corporate finance, accounting, budgeting, capital structure, treasury, compliance, investment analysis, risk management, and financial strategy.
The ideal candidate has substantial experience in real estate finance, asset management, capital markets, and multi-entity accounting, and can thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rapidly evolving environment. Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
Optimize capital structure, debt financing, and relationships with lenders and financial institutions.
Financial Operations & Accounting Oversight
Oversee all accounting operations across multiple entities and properties, including AP/AR, general ledger, and full-cycle month-end and year-end processes.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and real estate industry standards.
Supervise and mentor the accounting and finance teams, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across all processes.
Cashflow, Treasury & Banking
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly cashflow across all properties and corporate entities.
Manage treasury functions, banking relationships, wires, and liquidity planning.
Oversee mortgage schedules, refinancing processes, and debt service obligations.
Investment, Asset Management & Financial Analysis
Lead financial due diligence, underwriting, and feasibility analysis for new acquisitions and development projects.
Build and review detailed financial models for existing and prospective assets.
Collaborate with property managers and asset managers to optimize property performance and operational profitability.
Evaluate ROI, capital expenditure planning, and project viability.
Construction & Project Finance
Oversee financial administration of construction projects, contractor compliance, and budget tracking.
Monitor progress draws, cost-to-complete assessments, and approval workflows for major capital projects.
Risk Management, Governance & Compliance
Implement financial policies, procedures, and governance structures that support sustainable growth.
Manage insurance coverage, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, legal teams, and external consultants.
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages to senior management and stakeholders.
Act as financial advisor to the Managing Partner on strategy, investments, and operational decisions.
Participate in high-level negotiations, partnership structures, and strategic planning initiatives.
CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent advanced financial designation preferred.
Minimum 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience, including real estate industry experience (required).
Proven track record overseeing multi-entity accounting and real-estate financial operations.
Strong expertise in corporate finance, financial modeling, cashflow management, and capital markets.
Experience with acquisitions, mortgages, refinancing, and property underwriting.
Mastery of financial software (QuickBooks, Sage, Yardi, or similar platforms).
Bilingual (English/French) preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
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