Sr. Manager Corporate Accounting

Chartwell • Mississauga, ON

9d • CA$116,800 - CA$150,000

About The Position

At Chartwell, we’re dedicated to making people’s lives better. As the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, you will play a critical leadership role within our Corporate Accounting team, ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Accounting, you will provide technical accounting expertise, lead key external reporting activities, support strategic transactions, and drive continuous improvement across financial reporting processes.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within a corporate accounting environment.
• Public company external reporting experience.
• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with accounting and reporting systems, including OneStream and Yardi.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities.
• Solid understanding of financial consolidation principles and public company reporting requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, technical accounting, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, integrity, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Demonstrates Chartwell’s values of RESPECT.
• Comfortable using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, notes disclosures, MD&A, press releases, investor presentations, and the Annual Information Form (AIF).
• Oversee quarterly and annual impairment testing activities and related analysis.
• Support acquisitions and dispositions by reviewing agreements, complex accounting entries, and financial reporting system requirements.
• Prepare and review covenant compliance calculations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of legal entity financial statements and related audit deliverables.
• Partner with external auditors and internal audit teams to facilitate efficient reviews and audits.
• Collaborate with Operations Finance and Property Management teams to provide guidance on complex accounting matters and financial results.
• Conduct IFRS research and implement accounting policies in response to evolving business and industry requirements.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda related to corporate finance transactions and reporting matters.
• Champion process improvements, system enhancements, automation initiatives, and reporting best practices.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities and provide leadership on special projects and ad hoc assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth.
• A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated.
• The chance to work with a collaborative team that values innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better and our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree