Controller Real Estate Structures

Purpose

The Controller – Real Estate Structures (REIT/LP) Reporting plays a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the property management division while also supporting the organization’s growth into more complex real estate structures, including REITs and Limited Partnerships. This senior role is both hands-on and strategic, responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, entity structuring, and supporting executive decision-making. The Controller will act as a key liaison for investors, external advisors, and internal leadership, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent reporting at both the corporate and investment-entity level.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Compile, analyze, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results across multiple entities, including corporate, property management, REIT, and partnership structures.
• Develop and oversee consolidated reporting packages for senior management, Boards, and investors, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Provide strategic insights into portfolio performance, variance analysis, and key performance indicators.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the portfolio, collaborating with senior stakeholders to establish financial targets.
• Prepare forward-looking cash flow projections, stress testing, and scenario modeling for REIT and LP structures.
• Support capital planning and investor return analysis.
• Financial Accounting & Compliance
• Oversee all aspects of accounting and reporting, including entity-level consolidations, accruals, fixed asset management, and journal entries.
• Ensure financial statements meet IFRS/ASPE and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Implement processes and controls for new REIT and LP entities, including chart of accounts setup, reporting frameworks, and compliance protocols.

REIT & Limited Partnership Responsibilities

• Lead financial setup, reporting, and compliance for new REIT and LP structures, including investor reporting packages, partnership allocations, and tax considerations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal advisors, and tax specialists to ensure compliance with securities regulations, partnership agreements, and disclosure requirements.
• Support executive leadership in structuring new entities, evaluating investment opportunities, and preparing materials for Boards and investors.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee property revenue recognition, expense allocations, and tenant chargebacks.
• Ensure operational accounting processes align with both day-to-day needs and higher-level investor reporting requirements.

Leadership & Special Projects

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to finance and administrative team members.
• Lead ad hoc projects for the VP Finance and senior leadership, including system improvements, process automation, and new entity integration.
• Act as a key point of contact with external accountants, financial institutions, investors, and legal advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation required/preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in real estate, REIT, or investment fund environments.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS/ASPE, partnership accounting, and investor reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with entity structuring, consolidations, and compliance in complex multi-entity organizations.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems; strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and managing teams.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with executives, Boards, and investors.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing day-to-day execution with strategic initiatives.

Role Specific Competencies

• Expertise in REIT and LP reporting, compliance, and governance.
• Advanced understanding of financial structures, investment accounting, and capital flows.
• Ability to design and implement financial frameworks for newly established entities.
• Strong stakeholder management, able to communicate complex information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Capacity to operate at a strategic leadership level while remaining hands-on in execution.