Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance

200 Graham, 200 Graham Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.

Join a leading Canadian real estate financial services company backed by The Canada Life Assurance Company. In this Winnipeg-based role, you will be a key member of the Corporate Finance team, reporting directly to the Director, Corporate Finance. You will take ownership of the expense allocation processes for GWLRA’s extensive portfolio of residential and commercial properties, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all scheduled and ad hoc cycles.

This position offers the opportunity to lead process improvements, collaborate with stakeholders nationwide, and contribute to the financial integrity of one of Canada’s leading real estate organizations.

• Manage and mentor a team of two accountants, driving process enhancements, resolving challenges, and assisting leadership with career development and team capacity planning.
• Direct expense allocation activities for 200+ residential and commercial properties, across biweekly, monthly, semi-annual, annual, and ad hoc cycles.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all accounting entries associated with expense allocations, including monthly and year-end processes, journal entries, accruals and reconciliations conducted by team members
• Coordinate and process cash movements to ensure timely reimbursements.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with cross functional business leaders from across the country in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Maintain, review, and enhance desk procedures to support best practices and operational excellence.
• Provide in-depth financial, variance and trending analyses and value-added insights related to expense spending and allocations.
• Interpret results and articulate appropriate recommendations to ensure effective and accurate financial reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for accounting and general inquiries, ensuring clear communication and effective resolution.
• Other related duties as required.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in an accounting or finance-related role.
• People management experience, including hiring, team building, performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines while streamlining processes for efficiency.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance business operations.
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field; CPA designation or CFE exam eligibility strongly preferred.
• Experience in the real estate industry and familiarity with Yardi considered an asset.

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Eligible to participate in our annual performance based bonus program
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

GWL Realty Advisors does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GWL Realty Advisors, directly or indirectly, will be considered GWL Realty Advisors property. GWL Realty Advisors will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.

200 Graham, 200 Graham Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada