Modernize and lead the finance function for a $1B real estate group at the forefront of sustainable development.
About the Company
Our client is an integrated real estate company based in Kitchener, Ontario, with $1 billion in net assets. For over 20 years, it has designed, built, and managed landmark residential and mixed-use developments that combine architectural innovation with sustainable infrastructure.
With 100+ employees and deep community roots, the company operates across development, property management, information technology, and procurement services. Its culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and focused on long-term impact for residents and stakeholders alike.
The Mandate
Following a leadership transition, our client is hiring a hands-on Controller to lead the modernization and execution of its finance function. Reporting to the CFO, you will own all accounting operations, bring structure to month-end close and reporting cycles, and lead the implementation of budgeting and planning capabilities in Yardi Voyager.
This is a high-impact leadership role in a lean, growing team. You’ll manage three direct reports, optimize systems, and become a key strategic partner in its continued expansion—including a move into new verticals like agriculture. The mandate is both technical and transformational: drive reporting excellence, process discipline, and team performance in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
What Success Looks Like
In your first year, you will:
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Establish a reliable 15-day close process with accurate, timely reporting.
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Launch and embed budgeting capabilities within Yardi Voyager.
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Deliver actionable insights to asset and property management teams through forecasting and scenario planning.
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Optimize team structure and drive accountability, development, and process clarity.
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Support restructuring and scale initiatives through system upgrades, improved role clarity, and documentation.
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Identify and implement automation opportunities while improving controls and reporting consistency.
Ideal Profile
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7–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience in real estate, asset management, or a related sector.
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3+ years of hands-on Yardi Voyager experience; deep comfort leading implementation and optimization.
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Proven success managing small teams with a focus on coaching, development, and performance clarity.
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Strong grasp of full-cycle accounting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis in a multi-entity environment.
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Experience leading process improvements and modernizing reporting frameworks.
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Practical, collaborative communicator who thrives in entrepreneurial settings.
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CPA designation preferred.
Why This Move Makes Sense
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Transformation Mandate: Lead the modernization of finance at a company with scale, impact, and vision.
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Strategic Role: Partner directly with the CFO on operational and structural initiatives.
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Yardi Expertise Valued: Take full ownership of optimizing and embedding Yardi capabilities.
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Sustainable Growth: Join a values-driven company making long-term investments in people, systems, and infrastructure.
Interested? – Next Steps
If you’re a results-oriented finance leader ready to shape a high-impact real estate platform, we’d love to hear from you.
*Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.*
