Financial Controller - Real Estate

<p>We are a well-established, family-owned real estate ownership and development firm with a long-standing presence in the Montreal market. Operating with a lean, collaborative team, the company oversees a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential assets and has built a reputation around long-term relationships, operational stability, and thoughtful growth.</p> <p>Unlike highly corporate environments, this is a close-knit organization where employees tend to stay for many years and play an active role in the day-to-day success of the business. The culture is hands-on, entrepreneurial, and built on trust, accountability, and flexibility. Leadership values individuals who are dependable, grounded, and looking for a long-term home where they can genuinely make an impact.</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to oversee the financial operations of a growing real estate portfolio and act as the key financial leader within the organization. This is a high-visibility role that combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on operational involvement.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable wearing multiple hats in a smaller company environment — capable of managing high-level financial reporting and controls while also remaining connected to the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This role will work closely with ownership, external accounting partners, and internal administrative staff to ensure the organization continues operating efficiently and effectively.</p> <p>The company is highly flexible on schedule and structure, offering a very accommodating hybrid setup and openness to remote arrangements for the right individual. While a CPA designation is welcomed, it is not required. What matters most is strong real estate financial experience, stability in prior roles, and the ability to thrive in a long-term leadership position within a family-run organization.</p> <h2><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></h2> <ul> <li> Oversee all financial operations across the company’s real estate portfolio </li> <li> Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis </li> <li> Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements </li> <li> Coordinate closely with external accountants and tax professionals </li> <li> Monitor and improve internal controls, financial processes, and reporting accuracy </li> <li> Oversee bookkeeping functions and ensure day-to-day accounting operations run smoothly </li> <li> Analyze property-level financial performance and provide operational insights to ownership </li> <li> Support strategic planning, acquisitions, refinancing activities, and portfolio growth initiatives </li> <li> Assist with banking relationships, lender reporting, and financing documentation </li> <li> Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and audit preparation </li> <li> Participate in operational and administrative oversight within the office as needed </li> <li> Work collaboratively with ownership in a highly visible and trusted leadership capacity </li> </ul> <h2><u><strong>Qualifications</strong></u></h2> <ul> <li> Significant experience in accounting and finance leadership roles within real estate, property management, or real estate development environments </li> <li> Strong understanding of real estate financial operations, reporting, and asset management </li> <li> Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting and coordinating with external accounting firms </li> <li> Background working in smaller or entrepreneurial organizations preferred </li> <li> Yardi experience is considered a strong asset, though not mandatory </li> <li> CPA designation is not required </li> <li> Demonstrated career stability and strong tenure in previous roles is highly important </li> <li> Hands-on mentality with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally </li> <li> Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with ownership and senior stakeholders </li> <li> Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable in a flexible, less corporate environment </li> </ul> <h2><u><strong>Compensation</strong></u></h2> <ul> <li> Base salary targeting approximately CAD $160,000–$180,000, with flexibility for the right individual and level of experience </li> <li> Open to highly experienced candidates with compensation expectations above the target range </li> <li> Flexible hybrid schedule with strong work-life balance considerations </li> <li> Open to remote arrangements depending on candidate fit and experience </li> <li> Long-term opportunity with a stable, family-owned real estate organization </li> <li> While traditional benefits are not currently offered, the company prioritizes flexibility, autonomy, and long-term stability for its team members</li></ul>