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Accounting Manager

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

Accounting Manager

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: From 85000 to 100000 per Year
 

Property Accounting Manager – Real Estate
Location: Onsite, Full-Time (5 Days/Week)
Type: Permanent

Our client, a well-established player in the real estate industry, is looking for a seasoned Property Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function for a diverse portfolio of properties. This role is ideal for someone who’s hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in navigating the complexities of property accounting.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage the full-cycle accounting process, including general ledger maintenance, monthly/quarterly closings, and financial reporting

  • Prepare and interpret internal financial statements; communicate key insights to senior management

  • Work closely with property and operations teams to ensure accurate, timely financial data

  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities across a portfolio of commercial properties

  • Oversee lease-related accounting tasks, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations

  • Lead and mentor a small accounting team, fostering development and accountability

  • Coordinate with external auditors during reviews and year-end audits

  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls

  • Take part in special projects and provide ad hoc analysis as needed

What You Bring:

  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with some time spent in a supervisory or team lead role

  • A background in real estate or property accounting is essential, especially with CAM reconciliations

  • Strong proficiency with Yardi – this is a must

  • CPA designation (or working toward it) is a definite asset

  • Solid Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems

  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with a collaborative mindset

  • Strong attention to detail and a practical, solution-focused approach

If you’re a reliable, driven accounting professional with a deep understanding of real estate operations, this is a great opportunity to join a stable and growing company where your contributions will make an impact.



We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

militaryfamilies@altis.com

 

 

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About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.