Accounting co - op student preparing financial reports and compilation engagements for BDO, a Canadian accounting and advisory firm. Building client - service, assurance, and CPA - track expertise.
About the role
- 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
- Feel good about where you work, we are a Green Economy London Leader who has sustainable development practices, energy modelling, and sand stormwater management top of mind
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