Vice President Finance at BlueStone Properties managing financial strategy and growth initiatives for a residential and commercial portfolio in London, Ontario.
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and coach the Controller and Yardi Specialist, supporting a collaborative team of finance professionals.
Provide strategic financial leadership and work closely with ownership and senior leadership on key business decisions, growth opportunities, and long-term planning.
Provide executive oversight of financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management to ensure sound governance and financial integrity.
Provide strategic leadership for annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, capital planning, and long-range financial strategy.
Partner with operations, construction, development, and property management teams to provide financial analysis, guidance, and decision support.
Lead financing activities, including banking relationships, mortgage financing, construction lending, capital sourcing, and lender negotiations.
Maintain relationships with lenders, shareholders, auditors, legal counsel, and other external business partners.
Drive financial due diligence, analysis, and modeling for acquisitions, developments, and capital projects.
Provide oversight and strategic direction for commercial cost recovery, budgeting, and financial performance across the portfolio.
Lead insurance, tax planning, grant and incentive opportunities, and risk management initiatives to protect company assets and optimize financial outcomes.
Champion financial systems and technology initiatives, including Yardi optimization, process improvements, and the implementation of scalable financial solutions that support company growth.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management level role, ideal if experience includes real estate or commercial properties.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior management role leading accounting/finance team.
University degree with a focus in business, finance or accounting related field of study.
Professional CPA designation
Advanced Excel abilities, Yardi experience an asset.
Demonstrated analytical skills and strong problem solving.
Leadership skills and demonstrated skill developing and maintaining relationships.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English.
Criminal background check required (paid by BlueStone).
Proof of valid driver’s license, access to vehicle in good working order with liability insurance of $1,000,000 or more.
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus
Hybrid work opportunities
Health and Dental Benefit Package and EFAP
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Car Allowance
Paid Vacation, Better Days and Personal Days
Opportunities for Paid Professional Development
Underground Downtown Parking Space Provided
Employee Reward and Recognition Platform
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