Financial Controller

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Financial Controller

Reporting to the VP Finance and Acquisitions, the Financial Controller will oversee the full-cycle accounting operations and provide leadership to the accounting team, ensuring financial controls, compliance and managing cash flow efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership and support to the Accounting Team.
• Supervise accounting processes and staff to meet objectives.

General Accounting & Internal Controls

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and operations in all accounting activities.
• Assess current accounting operations, recommend improvements, and implement new processes.
• Ensure appropriate cash flow for organizational operations.
• Reduce financial risks by implementing strong internal controls.
• Complete journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Perform month-end and year-end close procedures, including inter-company transactions.
• Ensure all reserves, write-offs, and accruals are timely and appropriate.

Financial Reporting & Budgeting

• Work with executives to create annual budgets and track actual expenses against projections.
• Optimize cash flow management to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Prepare balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements.
• Compile general ledger entries on a short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Regulatory Compliance & Taxation

• Register company and affiliates for CRA program accounts (GST/HST, Payroll, etc.).
• Represent the company in discussions with CRA regarding tax matters.
• Prepare government remittances (GST, payroll, source deductions, WSIB).
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations by staying updated on changes.
• Manage tax compliance, filing, and reporting requirements and liaise with tax consultants to analyze tax treatment.

Payroll

• Process full-cycle biweekly payroll for salary and hourly employees.
• Collaborate with HR to integrate benefits administration into payroll.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll records and employee information.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations for payroll.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and year-end tasks, including T4 and T4A processing.

Banking, Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage treasury functions, including cash flow and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all liabilities are met in a timely manner.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts, including due to/from shareholders.
• Liaise with lawyers and bank personnel to maintain relationships.

Other Duties As Assigned
Core Competencies, Skills, and Expectations
The employee must exhibit and demonstrate the following Core Competencies:

• Financial Management & Strategic Thinking
• Leadership & Team Management
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Analytical & Problem Solving skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Collaboration

The Employee Must Demonstrate The Following Knowledge And Skills

• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) and full-cycle accounting.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, HST/GST filings, and corporate taxation.
• Experience with payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reconciliations.
• Ability to implement internal controls, risk management strategies, and fraud prevention measures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• Familiarity with financial operations in property management (preferred).

York Property Management (YPM) manages 4,000+ residential apartment suites in Southwestern Ontario. YPM offers a variety of different layouts of suites which accommodate a diverse demographic of young couples, families, students and retirees. The company employs over 130+ individuals working at the corporate office, on site, or at various properties managed by YPM.

Our Mission at York Property Management is to work together in a safe, respectful, and friendly environment with effective communication to provide our residents quality service and a comfortable and positive living experience while being environmentally conscious.

Our Vision is to create and maintain rental properties that all of our residents are proud to call home.

York Property Management is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds, identities and cultures. Accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process upon request.

Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

A benefits package will be offered at 3 months of employment.

We appreciate all applications. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.