Director of Real Estate Finance in Thornhill (

Our client is a dynamic, mid-sized real estate investment group with a diversified portfolio of approximately 2 million sq. ft. across industrial, retail, and office assets, held through 14 GP/LP and corporate entities. As they build their new in-house property management company, they are seeking a Director of Real Estate Finance to establish, lead, and scale the finance and accounting function.

This is a senior, hands on leadership role well suited for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment and is eager to build processes, systems, and a high performing team from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statements, maintain GL accuracy, align rent rolls, and complete bank reconciliations across multiple properties and entities

Produce monthly reporting packages (P&L, cash flow, rent roll, variance analysis) and maintain audit ready financial records

Lead annual operating budgets, build multi year cash flow forecasts, and support CAPEX planning and long term maintenance programs

Manage CAM/TMI budgeting, allocations, and year end reconciliations; ensure accurate tenant recoveries and strengthen cost allocation processes

Prepare year end audit working papers, act as primary contact for auditors, and manage all lender reporting (financials, rent rolls, DSCR/LTV calculations, CAM/TMI packages, covenant tracking)

Support refinancing, loan renewals, and lender due diligence

Build financial models for acquisitions/refinancing; perform NOI, cap rate, DSCR, IRR, and sensitivity analyses; prepare investment memos and support due diligence

Implement and optimize property management/accounting systems (Yardi, MRI), drive automation and process improvements, and establish strong internal controls

Lead and mentor property accounting staff as the finance function scales

Qualifications

7–12 years of experience in real estate finance or property accounting

Strong understanding of industrial, retail, and/or office real estate operations

Proven experience with CAM/TMI budgeting and reconciliations

Advanced financial modeling skills (NOI, DSCR, IRR, refinancing scenarios)

Strong Excel capabilities; experience with Yardi/MRI is a major asset

CPA designation preferred (or strong accounting foundation)

Experience working with lenders, auditors, and ownership groups

Demonstrated ability to build processes, systems, and teams from scratch

Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving abilities

Ability to excel in a high accountability, entrepreneurial environment

Annual salary: CAD $80,000–$120,000K annually

Health insurance eligibility after 6 months of employment

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