Job Description
Lankin Investments in conjunction with WP Osborne Executive Search, is seeking a Manager, Corporate Accounting to join their team. Manager, Corporate Accounting Putting People First, Every day Lankin Investments is a leading Canadian real estate investment & asset management firm with property under management of over $1B consisting of 2,800 multi-family units and 2,000 units in development. Our ethos is simple yet profound: Driven by our people, we foster financial prosperity and community value through strategic Canadian real estate investments. With more than 15 years of successfully acquiring, managing, and operating multi-residential across Canada, we have achieved a celebrated reputation among real estate investors. The success is driven by providing our team members with an environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth. Your Opportunity Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, the Manager, Corporate Accounting will lead a team of two, and manage full cycle accounting duties including preparation of financial statements and internal reporting, as well as, treasury, accounts payable, and tax planning for the companies’ corporate entities. This role is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to gain exposure to all aspects of the business and work with team members who are process improvement-driven and excel in their specialties. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of corporate finance responsibilities to ensure accuracy and compliance. Oversee full-cycle corporate accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for operating companies, holding companies, and corporate entities. Ensure adherence to reporting timelines and compliance with relevant accounting standards. Prepare and review financial statements of investment funds and corporate entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, facilitating audit processes and ensuring the timely provision of required documentation. Coordinate with tax advisor and tax authorities, ensuring the smooth and timely completion of tax compliance. Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and bank accounts management. Oversee the process for distributions, redemptions commissions, ensuring accurate calculations and timely execution. Assist with fund accounting activities, including tracking, and reporting, valuations, and other fund-related transactions. Prepare and oversee payroll administration. Oversee HST returns, payroll remittances, inter-company reconciliations, ongoing management of Yardi software, and other corporate finance activities. Lead and develop the corporate finance team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, encouraging continuous improvement and professional development. Leading Qualifications The successful candidate will possess a University Degree in accounting, finance or related field, and a CPA-CA or CPA designation with 5 plus years of public accounting or industry experience; a thorough understanding of accounting principles, specifically IFRS, and advanced Excel skills. The successful candidate will be driven for growth and genuinely curious; enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; can multi-task, efficiently prioritize and work under timelines and manage multiple stakeholders; is detail and process-oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work; and has a strong foundation in accounting. How We Define the Success of the Role You must be a self-starter and have a service-oriented attitude that encourages continuous improvement of service and performance. Additionally, you should possess deeply rooted emotional intelligence and be a thoughtful and humble collaborator. You become a trusted & team-focused member, assuming responsibility for the complete accounting cycle of corporate entities. You possess a deep understanding of ongoing activities, enabling you to effectively communicate with senior leadership about pertinent matters. You are highly organized with a keen eye for detail. You continuously demonstrate our core values through all aspects of your work: integrity, loyalty, ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit & collaboration. You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent. You grow your expertise through learning and professional development. Why Join Lankin Investments? At Lankin Investments, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values entrepreneurial drive, integrity, and collaboration. You will have the ability to make a significant contribution and be part of the company’s growth. We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. We are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We offer a competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives, ability to invest in our funds, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to create lasting value for our investors and make a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We participate in local community events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community. Application Qualified candidates can submit their resume via LinkedIn. WP Osborne Executive Search WP Osborne is a privately owned search firm delivering full-service recruitment expertise for over 20 years to a broad range of clients in the real estate industry. Our expertise extends across every major asset class including multi-residential, office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, condo, hotels, and senior living across the functions of asset management, investments, development, construction, leasing, property management, portfolio management, finance, marketing, IT, HR and strategy. Reference 1366 – Manager Corporate Accounting