well-suitedCorporate Controller
Location: Toronto, ON
Company: Private Investment & Operating Platform (Owner-Operator)
About the Role
We are a privately held investment and operating platform that owns and operates real estate assets across seniors housing, multi-family residential, retail, hotel, and fuel service businesses. Our portfolio spans multiple jurisdictions and is managed with a long-term ownership mindset focused on disciplined capital stewardship, operational excellence, and institutional-grade financial reporting.
We are seeking a Controller to support the finance function, oversee day-to-day accounting operations, and work closely with senior leadership as the platform continues to scale. This role is well-suited for a high-caliber accounting professional ready to step into a broader, hands-on leadership position within an owner-operator environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight & Coordination
- Oversee accounting operations across multiple retirement home locations, ensuring consistent processes and strong internal controls.
- Provide oversight of head office financial operations related to cost recovery and cost allocation, ensuring accurate distribution of shared services, management fees, and centralized expenses to each retirement home.
- Review and validate financial data submitted by each site for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate and oversee EFT runs for resident accounts receivable, ensuring accurate billing, timely withdrawals, and proper reconciliation of payments.
Payroll Oversight & Compliance
· Oversee payroll runs for 1,000+ employees across union and non-union groups in multiple provinces, ensuring accuracy and compliance with:
- Provincial employment standards (primarily Ontario ESA)
- Collective agreements
- Company policies
- Provincial tax and statutory requirements
- Oversee the validation of time and attendance data, premiums, shift differentials, overtime, vacation, statutory holidays, and leaves.
· Coordinate with the payroll associate and site managers to resolve discrepancies in timesheets, scheduling, or pay-related issues.
· Oversee benefits and pension administration, including WSIB, EHT, and source-deduction remittances.
· Maintain vacation, statutory holiday pay, and employment standards records in accordance with applicable requirements.
Month-End Close & Reporting
- Lead the month‑end close process for assigned locations, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Oversee and coordinate head office financial statements, ensuring cost allocations, recoveries, and shared service charges are properly recorded and supported.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports for the VP of Finance & Accounting.
- Analyze and explain material variances, collaborating with site leadership to understand operational drivers.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain standardized accounting procedures across all retirement home locations and head office.
- Monitor compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements relevant to senior living operations.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
Support to VP of Finance & Accounting
- Provide analytical support, financial insights, and operational recommendations.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning.
- Support audits, regulatory filings, and special projects as assigned.
Training & Staff Support
- Provide guidance, training, and ongoing support to on‑site administrative/accounting personnel.
- Troubleshoot accounting issues and ensure staff understand expectations, timelines, and best practices.
- Build strong working relationships with site leadership teams.
Qualifications
- Current CPA designation is an asset (CPA Ontario or equivalent Canadian provincial CPA).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to payroll processing, ideally in multi‑site or multi‑entity environments.
- 4+ years of management experience. Experience working with unionized workforces and interpreting collective agreements is an asset.
- Experience in senior living, healthcare, property management, or hospitality is an asset.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting.
- Experience with Yardi and QuickBooks is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with non‑finance staff.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Collaboration – Able to guide and support distributed teams without direct authority.
- Problem Solving – Skilled at diagnosing issues and implementing practical solutions.
- Organization & Time Management – Capable of managing multiple sites and deadlines.
- Professionalism & Integrity – Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates sound judgment.
- Continuous Improvement – Always looking for ways to enhance processes and outcomes.
What We Offer
- Direct exposure to ownership and senior leadership
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Broad exposure across multiple real estate asset classes
- Collaborative, long-term ownership-oriented culture
Mayfair Living is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful hiring process
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00-$135,609.06 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
