Posted 4 days ago
Controller
@ Hays
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Hays is hiring a Controller in Markham, ON, for an established Canadian property and professional services organization. The role leads the accounting function, covering the full close cycle, consolidated statements, CAM/TMI reconciliations, trust accounting and budgeting. Pay is $110,000–$125,000 plus health and dental benefits, primarily in office with occasional remote work.
Pay:
$110,000–$125,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead the accounting function and oversee the full accounting cycle
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and portfolio-level reporting
- Manage CAM/TMI reconciliations, trust accounting and internal controls
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation or near completion
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 2–3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
- Previous property management accounting experience
- Yardi experience required
- Spectra experience and bilingualism are assets
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 248 |
Controller
Markham, ON
$110,000–$125,000 + Benefits
Primarily In-Office Ref: 1127410
Your new company
Our client is an established Canadian organization providing property and professional services to a diverse portfolio of clients across the country. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to add an experienced Controller to lead and further develop their accounting function.
Your New Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will lead the accounting function and be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across a multi-provincial operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, GL, reconciliations and month, quarter and year-end close. You will prepare consolidated financial statements, manage portfolio-level reporting, including CAM/TMI reconciliations, and lead budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
You will also oversee trust accounting, strengthen internal controls and accounting processes, support year-end audit requirements, and work with external accountants, auditors and tax advisors. In addition, you will supervise and mentor accounting staff while partnering with senior leadership on financial analysis, process improvements and continued growth.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- CPA designation or near completion
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 2–3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
- Previous property management accounting experience
- Yardi experience is required
- Strong knowledge of CAM/TMI reconciliations, lease administration and property-level financial reporting
- Experience with trust accounting and multi-provincial operations is an asset
- Spectra experience is a strong asset
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with senior leadership and external stakeholders
- English/French bilingualism is an asset
What you’ll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of $110,000–$125,000, along with health and dental benefits. The position is primarily office-based in Markham, with occasional work-from-home flexibility and some flexibility around start and finish times.
This is an opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership position with direct exposure to senior leadership and the ability to make a meaningful impact. You will have the opportunity to help shape the accounting function, improve processes and controls, and support the continued growth of the business.
What you need to do now
If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1127410. Thank you in advance for your interest.
This posting is not for an existing vacancy with the organization.
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#1127410 - Alistair Houghton
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