Assistant Financial Controller

Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management and investment companies. With over 4000 units and $3Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, We are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster, better and more cost effectively to our customers. As an Adian you will have the opportunity to shape communities and create lasting landmarks that will be admired for generations. The life-defining work you will do with Adi will directly impact and positively change the lives of our customers and communities we serve. We champion ownership and encourage all of our team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to not only develop buildings, but to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Successful Adians care deeply about their work and commit to continuously learn and develop in their field. Adians think about how every decision they make will impact our customers and go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our most successful Adians work with a bias toward action. They value experimentation and trying new ways of working to ensure we deliver results to our customers.

Adians offer support to our teammates before being asked. We help each other improve through candid, constructive feedback and empower each other to perform. It does not matter if you are a new or seasoned Adian. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage each other to speak up. Successful Adians challenge each others’ thinking through respectful and thoughtful debate. When we reach a decision, we commit and move forward together. We are a team. We face adversity together. We learn together. We win together.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- The Assistant Controller will support both corporate and business units. The Assistant Controller will ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. They will maintain forecast accuracy, control variances, and prevent audit deficiencies, compliance issues, and penalties while ensuring on-time tax filings and payroll.
- The Assistant Controller will assist in FP&A by delivering actionable financial insights and cost-benefit analyses to drive annual cost savings or revenue improvements, supporting the company’s financial health and strategic growth.
- Prepare and deliver defect-free monthly financial reports.
- Ensure full compliance with ASPE standards and company policies in all financial reports.
- Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts.
- Oversee internal and external audits**,** ensuring no deficiencies are identified.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, preventing any compliance issues or penalties.
- Identify and resolve control deficiencies.
- Manage regulatory filings and external reports, ensuring on-time submission with no late filings.
- Lead audit preparations, completing all requirements before the audit start date and ensuring no significant deficiencies.
- Oversee tax compliance, ensuring on-time tax return submissions with no penalties incurred.
- Ensure corporate month-end closures are completed on time.
- Support financial reporting processes, ensuring all corporate and business unit financials are completed and filed on time.
- Provide monthly financial analysis reports with actionable insights.
- Complete accurate and on-time payroll processing.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses**,** delivering documented recommendations that achieve annual cost savings or revenue improvements.

**What You Bring**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA designation or equivalent certification (or actively pursuing) preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in the real estate or construction industry is a strong asset.

**Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)**
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Strong ability to conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to drive cost efficiencies and revenue growth.
- Proficiency in implementing FP&A tools and dashboards for real-time reporting and decision-making.

**Advanced Financial and Business Acumen**
- Strong understanding of capital structure and financing options.
- Knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence processes.

**Cash Flow Management & Development**
- Experience leading cash flow forecasting and liquidity management best practices.
- Ability to develop and implement case studies on cash flow optimization using FP&A tools.
- Strong analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in cash flow and working capital.
- Ability to collaborate with finance leadership to develop strategies for optimizing free cash flow.

**Accounting Principles and Standards**
- In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Pri