Accounting & Finance Manager-Construction

Take your finance career beyond reporting. Partner with construction leaders to drive budgets, forecasting, and financial strategy on exciting real estate development projects.

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for an Accounting & Finance Manager-Construction in the real estate development sector in Toronto,, Ontario.

• $140000.00 - $160000.00 annually
• Eligible for a performance-based annual bonus, up to approximately $15,000.
• 3 weeks of vacation
• $1,200 annual fitness allowance
• Comprehensive benefits coverage from day one

This is currently a 4-day in-office role (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), with the expectation that the position may transition to a 5-day in-office schedule later this year.

Join one of the GTA's largest and fastest-growing residential developers in Canada.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen project controls, streamline workflows, and improve financial governance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Construction Accounting team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Project Managers and construction teams to develop budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and financial plans across multiple active projects.
• Lead project financial performance by monitoring costs, analyzing variances, and providing actionable insights to support operational decisions.
• Oversee project funding, including monthly progress draws, lender submissions, cash flow, and payment approvals.
• Establish financial frameworks for new developments, including budgets, tender analysis, cost structures, and project setup.
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting, forecasting, dashboards, and financial analysis to support executive decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial systems, reporting, automation, and construction accounting processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• CPA designation required; public accounting or audit experience with a recognized firm is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in construction, project, or management accounting, ideally within real estate development or other project-based industries.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, costing, financial analysis, and business partnering.
• Knowledge of Ontario construction accounting practices, including progress draws, holdbacks, and the Construction Act, is considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This posting is for an active opening.