Vice President, Corporate Controller

Tricon Residential•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a senior leader within the Accounting management team, the Vice President, Corporate Controller plays a critical role in directly overseeing the Company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This role leads the accounting team, owns the monthly close and reporting cycle, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Vice President, Corporate Controller partners closely with the CAO and finance leadership to support operational excellence, reporting integrity, and scalable growth.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting and financial reporting.
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of work quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with other Microsoft Office products.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, or a related field
12-15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 5+ years of people leadership within complex, multi-entity organizations
Strong understanding of consolidation process
CPA designation

Nice To Haves

Big 4 public accounting experience
SOX compliance experience
Experience with Yardi accounting software
Residential real estate and/or REIT reporting experience, including KPI reporting

Responsibilities

Oversee all core accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and the month-end close process.
Mentor and lead a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide coaching, career development, and training to raise competency and create growth opportunities within the team.
Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting cycle, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of strong financial reporting systems and internal controls, ensuring leaders across the organization have access to accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial information.
Ensure financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet corporate short- and long-term objectives and all regulatory requirements.
Partner at all levels of the organization to develop, implement, and execute initiatives that support best-in-class accounting of corporate operations.
Oversee investor and stakeholder reporting where applicable, including review of monthly and periodic reporting packages.
Assist with leading the annual audit process, serving as the primary point of accountability and resolving complex accounting matters with external auditors.
Oversee and enforce proper internal controls, including identification of gaps and recommendations for improvement.
Support the CAO and Corporate Finance team with the annual budget process and quarterly reforecast.
Lead process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting and reporting.
Develop strong cross-functional relationships to proactively identify and resolve issues collaboratively.