Accounting & Tax Specialist

Founded in the early 1980s, this organization, now in its second generation of family ownership, manages a large real estate portfolio across Canada and the U.S. The organization oversees thousands of residential rental units spanning multiple cities, combining the operational capacity of a large property company with the personal touch of a family‑run enterprise. Its portfolio includes major multi‑unit communities in several Canadian provinces as well as extensive rental holdings across key markets in the southeastern United States.

Activities outside of real estate include investments in a variety of asset classes including land, development, public equities, private equity and alternatives.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Accounting and Tax Specialist serves as a critical bridge between the accounting and financial planning functions of the organization, supporting both Canadian and U.S. real‑estate activities and the broader corporate structure. This role blends deep technical accounting and tax expertise with forward‑looking financial analysis to ensure accurate reporting, effective tax compliance and well‑informed decision‑making.

In addition to managing complex multi‑entity transactions, the specialist contributes to system and process optimization, enhances financial controls and supports long‑term cash flow and liquidity planning. Overall, this role plays an integral part in strengthening the organization’s financial discipline and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong and highly organized accounting professional who brings a CPA, CA, 5+ years of experience with a foundation in corporate, partnership and personal tax, combined with an analytical mindset and a genuine interest in the unique complexity of family office environments, particularly those with substantial real‑estate operations. They thrive in roles that require curiosity, discretion and adaptability, and are motivated by work that blends hands‑on execution with problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

This individual is comfortable working across multiple entities and jurisdictions, proactively identifying issues and supporting long‑term planning while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. They demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to working with internal leaders, external advisors and cross‑functional partners.

To Apply

To fill this position, our client has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by January 30th, 2026 at

For more information, please contact Alexandra McKinney of Odgers.

We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and the company throughout the recruitment, selection and or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self‑Declaration Form.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CA $72,000.00-CA $90,000.00 3 weeks ago