Senior Project Accountant – Residential Development

Job title: Senior Project Accountant – Residential Development

Company: Newlands Group

Job description: Job Title: Senior Project Accountant
Location: Toronto, ON (On-site, Full-Time)
Industry: Residential Real Estate DevelopmentAbout the Company:
Our client is a well-established and growing residential real estate developer specializing in high-rise and mid-rise developments across the Greater Toronto Area. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, the organization is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Project Accountant to join their in-office finance team in downtown Toronto.Position Summary:
The Senior Project Accountant will play a key role in managing full-cycle project accounting across multiple active developments. This individual will be responsible for financial reporting, cost tracking, budget monitoring, and supporting the broader finance team and project managers with timely and accurate financial data. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities:Manage full-cycle project accounting for multiple residential development projectsTrack and report on construction and soft costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and forecastsPrepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal stakeholders and external partnersLiaise with project managers, site staff, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely processing of invoices, change orders, and paymentsMonitor project cash flow and support draw submissions to lendersReconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries as neededAssist with year-end audit preparation and documentationMaintain organized records for each project and ensure compliance with accounting policies and proceduresQualifications:3-5 years of progressive experience in project accounting, ideally within residential or commercial real estate development or constructionStrong understanding of full-cycle accounting and project cost controlPost-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation (or in progress) is considered an assetProficiency in accounting software (e.g., Yardi, Newstar, Jonas, or similar) and MS ExcelExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionallyHighly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environmentMust be comfortable working full-time in a professional, in-office setting in Toronto

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:41:50 GMT

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