Assistant Controller - Toronto, Canada - Spring Living

Spring Living
Spring Living
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Toronto, Canada

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SPRING LIVING OVERVIEW
Spring Living ) owns and operates retirement communities in Ontario and has a strategy to create a billion-dollar portfolio of mid-market retirement residences in Canada over the next 3-5 years.

Spring Living's mission is to create warm, welcoming and secure environments for residents, foster caring connections, and provide personalized services by team members who are committed to making a significant impact every day.


Spring Living is the Retirement Community platform of Marlin Spring, a Real Estate company that strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions assets throughout North America.


ROLE PROFILE

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and manager reports.
  • Develop and maintain an effective internal control environment with a primary focus on retirement residences.
  • Coordinate, prepare, and submit appropriate tax filings and other government reports by the required deadlines.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly documented.
  • Assist in the development/implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems to control, manage and report on the group's operating costs and capital expenditures program across all retirement residences.
  • Provide support in the annual operating, capital planning and budgeting processes.
  • Assist with Yardi optimization for the business and ensure operational administration is managed effectively.
  • Help manage cash flow and working capital requirements.
  • Liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders.
  • Assist with management and mentorship of the Spring Living corporate finance team.
  • Support the Controller with adhoc tasks and projects as required.

Leadership:


  • Present accurate, timely, and relevant reporting to the Controller
  • Provide guidance, education and expertise to the Leadership Team in the residences regarding budgets, financials, variance, Yardi utilization, and procurement
  • Develop strong working relationships throughout all levels of the organization
  • Bring your energy and curiosity to all levels to inspire those around you

ABOUT YOU

  • You are confident, and can communicate effectively to both executive leadership, nonfinance peers and junior staff
  • You are highly organized with a proactive drive and curiosity
  • You care about our investors, our residents, our team, and have exceptional stakeholder management skills

OTHER KEY SKILLS

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company
  • Comfortable working in a dual GAAP reporting environment (IFRS/ASPE)
  • A selfmotivated and teamoriented individual with fresh ideas and innovative solutions will thrive in our dynamic culture
  • Push accountability and the meeting of deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

  • Completed postsecondary accounting degree, diploma and/or certificate.
  • Minimum 35 years of experience in a senior Finance/Accounting position. Accounting experience in the senior living industry preferred.
  • Working towards CPA or being close to designation is preferred.
  • Experience in a private equity environment with a focus on real estate and asset
  • Advanced excel skills and familiarity with Yardi preferred.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Financial Leadership: 5 years (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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