Financial Controller

Location: Montreal

Your newpany

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, privately held real estate owner-operator with a long-standing presence in the Montreal market. The organization manages a diversified portfolio of over 40 properties acrossmercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
Operating with a lean and entrepreneurial team, thepany offers a stable environment with direct exposure to ownership and decision-making, where individuals can make a tangible impact across the business.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the owners, you will take full ownership of the accounting function across multiple real estate entities. This is a hands-on role where you will oversee the full-cycle accounting process while also supporting broader operational, financing, and development activities.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounting (AR/AP, reconciliations, payroll, and tax filings), preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and coordinating year-end processes with external accountants. You will also be involved in cash management, banking relationships, and assisting with project and construction cost tracking.

Given the size of the team, this role requires someone who is adaptable andfortable stepping outside of traditional role boundaries to support various business needs when required.

What you'll need to succeed

CPA designation (or in progress) is an asset.

Experience in full-cycle accounting, ideally within real estate or multi-entity environments

Strong understanding of financial processes, reporting, and cash management

Advanced Excel skills andfort working in a hands-on capacity

Ability to operate in a small, fast-moving environment with evolving priorities

Bilingualism (French required, English considered an asset)

This role is well suited for either a junior CPA looking to transition into their first industry role, or a senior property accountant ready to take the next step into a broader, more autonomous position.

What you'll get in return

Full-time, permanent position

Direct exposure to ownership and strategic decision-making

A stablepany with a strong track record and long-term asset base

Opportunity to gain end-to-end experience across accounting, operations, and real estate