Senior Project Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Toronto (mid town)

Reporting To: Manager, Corporate Reporting

Company: Confidential

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented senior accountant to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have a background in public accounting or real estate finance and will play a key role in supporting monthly close processes, preparing investment reports, liaising with financial institutions, and driving process improvements. This role is ideal for a CPA (or CPA candidate) with strong technical knowledge and experience in real estate or working with complex financial structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounting duties, including month-end and quarter-end close procedures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate working papers and reconciliations.
• Prepare and present detailed financial statements and investment packages for internal stakeholders and external partners, including pension funds and banks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the timely and accurate completion of period-end closings.
• Support the preparation and organization of corporate financial statements and related disclosures.
• Contribute to the setup and financial integration of new joint ventures and securitization structures.
• Liaise with external investors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to support financial reporting and transaction execution.
• Enhance financial reporting processes by improving documentation, templates, and procedures.
• Assist in various ad hoc and special projects as required by management.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably with a Big 8 firm or in the real estate sector.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises).
• Experience with residential real estate accounting is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with investment reporting, consolidation, and intercompany eliminations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Jonas Software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with senior stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Why Join Our Client?

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and established real estate development firm.
• Exposure to high-value investment transactions and industry-leading projects.
• Collaborative team environment focused on growth, learning, and excellence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.