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About the Role
Forum Asset Management is seeking a Project Accountant to support the accounting and financial operations of real estate development projects. This role will be a key member of the Development Accounting team, contributing to the execution and financial accuracy of our project portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Assist with maintaining project budgets, cost codes, and job cost reports.
- Record job costs accurately within the accounting system (Yardi).
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and commitments.
- Review GC and consultant invoices, event changes, and change orders.
- Assist with construction draws, progress billings, and holdback tracking.
- Support project managers with cost reporting and variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple operating and project accounts.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Prepare journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing trial balances (TBs) and supporting schedules for joint venture (JV) entities.
- Support preparation of internal financial reports and lender reporting packages.
- Maintain organized accounting records and project documentation.
- Prepare and file HST returns on a timely basis for all development entities.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.
- Assist with audit support and working paper preparation.
- Support accounting and finance for development and investment properties.
- Assist with tracking development costs, soft costs, and capital expenditures.
- Coordinate with internal development, construction, and finance teams.
- Perform ad hoc project accounting analysis and reporting as required.
- Assist with the development of cost tracking systems and tools (Procore).
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, development, or real estate.
- Understanding of job costing and project accounting principles.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, HST preparation/filing, and month-end close.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/project management software such as Yardi and Procore.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced construction and development environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Yardi
- Procore
- Microsoft Excel
- Job costing
- Project accounting
- Bank reconciliations
- HST preparation/filing
- Month-end close
- Cost reporting
- Variance analysis
Location
- In-Office, 181 Bay Street, Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-office (5 days/week)
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
Education Level
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 – 75,000 CAD
Benefits
- Top-tier insurance program
- $1,000 annual wellness credit
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Performance-based incentives
- Matching contribution program for investments
- Support for professional designations
- TTI behavioural assessments
- Quarterly learning forums
- Paid volunteer days
- Opportunities to participate in team-led community initiatives
About the Company
- Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 29-year track record of delivering long-term value through real estate, private equity, and infrastructure investments.
- We are a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability, responsible investing, and making a positive impact in the communities where we invest.
- With over $3 billion in AUM, Forum is one of Canada's most dynamic investment platforms.
- Forum is also building one of the fastest-growing self-storage platforms in Canada, focused on acquiring, developing, and operating institutional-grade storage facilities in undersupplied urban markets.
- Forum is a values-led, high-performance organization.
- We embrace agility and innovation, and we strive to foster a team culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, humility, and results.
- Our growth is fueled by our ability to identify structural real estate themes and deliver strategies that balance income, impact, and long-term value creation.
Equal Opportunity
- At Forum, we encourage diversity.
- We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team.
- Forum is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to providing accessible employment practices.
- Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know recruiting@forumam.com