Company Overview: Since 2007, Kipling Group has been one of Canada’s largest Canadian-owned, independent, full-service property management firms. With more than 130 professionals, the company manages a diverse portfolio of over 190 properties, totalling 28 million square feet across major markets nationwide, including Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. Kipling provides integrated property management services across industrial, retail, office, and multi-family real estate, delivering disciplined operations, strong financial performance, and long-term asset value. Guided by a hands-on approach and a commitment to trust, integrity, professionalism, and innovation, Kipling Group is a trusted partner managing your real estate investments.
Job Description
Kipling is currently seeking a Manager, Property Accounting (Multi-Family) to support and oversee the accounting operations for a growing multi-family real estate portfolio in Toronto, ON.
This role will be responsible for managing the property accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, and providing leadership to the property accounting team. The successful candidate will work closely with property management, asset management, and senior leadership to support financial performance and operational efficiency across the portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for out multi-family portfolio
- Manage and mentor a team of property accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting standards
- Oversee preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts in collaboration with property management
- Review and approve rental billings, recovery calculations, and tenant escalations in accordance with lease agreements
- Oversee cash flow analysis and owner distributions
- Review and support resolution of tenant account discrepancies and disputes
- Provide variance analysis and financial commentary on monthly revenue and expenses to support operational decision-making
- Ensure accurate analysis of tenant escalations and annual adjustments
- Coordinate with Lease Administration, Property Operations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Oversee the preparation and review of depreciation schedules and fixed asset tracking
- Monitor and report on capital expenditure programs, landlord work, and tenant improvement projects
- Act as a key financial liaison with Property Managers and Asset Management teams
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiency, and system utilization within the property accounting function
Qualification
- CPA designation (or actively pursuing) strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in property accounting, preferably within multi-family or residential real estate
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is an asset
- Strong knowledge of property management accounting principles and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Yardi experience strongly preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Kipling supports equal opportunities and invests in a diverse and multicultural work force that values individuals with unique personalities, goals, backgrounds and views. This reinforces Kipling's culture, enhances collaboration and makes for an inclusive work environment.
Benefits:
· Dental care
· Disability insurance
· Employee assistance program
· Extended health care
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Tuition reimbursement
· Pension contributions
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $90,000.00-$105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
