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About the Role

The Accounting Manager is responsible for adding value to BGO staff and clients through direct supervision of accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely financial information to better manage properties and budgets, make timely decisions, provide meaningful financial reports, and monitor and control cash flows. The Manager will utilize leadership and decision-making qualities in the continuous improvement of processes, proper training, development, and mentoring of property accounting staff to transfer knowledge, create a positive work environment and develop solid skill sets.

Responsibilities

Supervise 3–4 property accounting staff, overseeing daily operations and ensuring properties are managed efficiently
Oversee monthly and annual accounting cycles, including month-end reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts, audits, property taxes, and operating cost recoveries
Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with deadlines, GAAP, and client policies and requirements
Plan and monitor workloads and deadlines, balancing staff capacity with client and business needs
Review accounting work and resolve issues, providing decision-making, conflict resolution, and technical guidance when needed
Train, mentor, and develop staff, including performance management, file reviews, constructive feedback, and continuous skills development
Support the Controller and accounting team with planning, staffing, problem-solving, team engagement, and special projects
Manage property transitions and special accounting activities, including new property setups, property sales/turnovers, reconciliations, distributions, and bank closures
Drive process improvements and maintain strong communication with property/site staff, leasing teams, management, employees, and clients to improve quality, efficiency, and service

Requirements

Qualified CPA designation or relevant work experience in residential/mixed-use property accounting
Minimum 5 years residential/mixed use property accounting experience required, including supervision of staff
Computer Skills: intermediate to advance skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge of Yardi Voyager an asset
Relationship Skills: ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; ability to develop leadership in others; team player
Organizational/Multi-Tasking: ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to prioritize workload; ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
Decision Making Skills: ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems; ability to take decisive action; ability to resolve conflict
A criminal verification check is required for employment

Skills

Excel
Word
Microsoft Office programs
Yardi Voyager
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Time management
Problem-solving
Conflict resolution

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years residential/mixed use property accounting experience
Supervision of staff

Education Level

Qualified CPA designation

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $135,000 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Ongoing learning
Mentorship
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

BGO is a global leader in real estate investment management, partnering with more than 750 institutional clients to invest in and manage high-quality real estate across office, industrial, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors.
With a presence in 28 cities across 12 countries, BGO combines deep local expertise with global reach to unlock value in real estate markets worldwide.
As part of SLC Management and Sun Life, BGO brings the strength, scale, and trusted expertise of one of the world's leading financial services organizations.

Equal Opportunity

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.
BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.