Manager, Accounting

BGO Real Estate•Toronto, ON

37d•CA$120,000 - CA$135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for adding value to BGO staff and clients through direct supervision of accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely financial information to better manage properties and budgets, make timely decisions, provide meaningful financial reports, and monitor and control cash flows. The Manager will utilize leadership and decision-making qualities in the continuous improvement of processes, proper training, development, and mentoring of property accounting staff to transfer knowledge, create a positive work environment and develop solid skill sets. This is a hybrid position located in Toronto, Ontario.

Requirements

Qualified CPA designation or relevant work experience in residential/mixed-use property accounting
Minimum 5 years residential/mixed use property accounting experience required, including supervision of staff
Computer Skills: intermediate to advance skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs
Relationship Skills: ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; ability to develop leadership in others; team player
Organizational/Multi-Tasking: ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to prioritize workload; ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
Decision Making Skills: ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems; ability to take decisive action; ability to resolve conflict
A criminal verification check is required for employment

Nice To Haves

knowledge of Yardi Voyager an asset

Responsibilities

Supervise 3–4 property accounting staff, overseeing daily operations and ensuring properties are managed efficiently
Oversee monthly and annual accounting cycles, including month-end reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts, audits, property taxes, and operating cost recoveries
Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with deadlines, GAAP, and client policies and requirements
Plan and monitor workloads and deadlines, balancing staff capacity with client and business needs
Review accounting work and resolve issues, providing decision-making, conflict resolution, and technical guidance when needed
Train, mentor, and develop staff, including performance management, file reviews, constructive feedback, and continuous skills development
Support the Controller and accounting team with planning, staffing, problem-solving, team engagement, and special projects
Manage property transitions and special accounting activities, including new property setups, property sales/turnovers, reconciliations, distributions, and bank closures
Drive process improvements and maintain strong communication with property/site staff, leasing teams, management, employees, and clients to improve quality, efficiency, and service