Accounting Manager

Company Description

Alinea Land Corporation is one of the largest private landowners in the Hamilton/Burlington region, focused on creating thriving, sustainable communities where people can live, work, play, and grow. We work with investors and partners across the public and private sectors to bring community development projects to life. Through these partnerships, we aim to scale social impact and address real, complex societal needs.

Role Description – Accounting Manager

Alinea Land Corporation is seeking a full-time, on-site Accounting Manager based in Burlington, ON.

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join our growing real estate and land development company.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Accounting Manager will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the business, including financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting support, treasury administration, and project accounting.

This position is ideal for a proactive accounting professional who enjoys working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where they can take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities across multiple real estate asset classes and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules across multiple entities.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and audit working papers.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other consultants as required.
• Prepare HST and other regulatory filings.

Real Estate & Development Accounting

• Perform accounting for retail, industrial, development, and holding company entities.
• Track development and construction costs across multiple projects.
• Assist with project budgeting and cost monitoring.
• Maintain intercompany accounts and reconciliations.
• Support tenant recoveries, year-end recoveries, and other property accounting functions.

Treasury, Financing & Cash Management

• Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Maintain debt and financing schedules.
• Monitor loan balances, interest payments, maturity dates, and financing obligations.
• Assist with lender reporting requirements.
• Support construction financing draws and funding requests.
• Monitor covenant reporting and compliance requirements.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Support acquisition, development, and financing analyses.
• Prepare management reports and financial summaries for senior leadership.
• Assist with ad hoc financial modelling and special projects.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Document and improve accounting processes and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and automation.
• Support enhancements to Yardi and related financial systems.
• Assist with implementation of new reporting and management tools.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience preparing full-cycle monthly financial statements.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and month-end close procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Management of full cycle accounting.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Preferred

• CPA designation or working toward completion.
• Experience within real estate, land development, construction, or property management.
• Experience with Yardi or similar real estate accounting software.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities and intercompany transactions.

Position: Accounting Manager

Reports to: VP of Finance

Core hours: Monday to Friday from 8am – 5pm

Salary Range: $85K - $100K per year depending on experience and qualifications

Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person