Controller in Edmonton

Company Overview: Langier Real Estate Developments Ltd. / MyVic Property Management is an integrated real estate firm in Edmonton, Alberta, actively engaged in premier asset property management, acquisition, leasing, and development. Overseeing a diverse portfolio of multifamily residential, townhouse, single-family, and retail projects, we provide an environment designed for long-term career advancement.

We are currently seeking a Controller to lead our finance and accounting team. This person should ensure that the tenants, owners, vendors, and staff who trust us with their money never have a reason to doubt it.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting function for MyVic Property Management and related Langier companies, including owner trust accounts and several operating entities.
• Own the month-end close. Deliver accurate owner reports and financial statements by the 10th of the following month, and raise any risk to that date at the start of the month.
• Review every owner report before it goes out: balances carry forward correctly, variances and unusual items have commentary, and trial balances are ready on request.
• Oversee trust accounting and compliance with RECA and the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act, including pre-authorized rent collection and returning security deposits within the 10 days the Act requires.
• Keep vendor accounts current, and ensure each bill is paid from the right entity and charged to the right property.
• Oversee payroll (Wagepoint), vacation accruals, benefits enrolment, WCB, and mileage and expense reimbursements, so staff are paid accurately and on time.
• Manage GST filings, year-end, intercompany accounting and the relationship with our external accountants.
• Prepare annual property and company budgets and forecasts, manage cash flow, and reconcile reported profit to cash.
• Bill maintenance and renovation labour and materials to owners accurately and on time.
• Build, document and keep improving processes and internal controls, including bank access and segregation of duties, so every core function can be picked up and run by someone else.
• Hire, train and lead the accounting team, including property accountants and junior staff.
• Work with leadership to automate reporting, reconciliations and routine accounting work using modern tools, including AI.
• Be a responsive partner to property managers, owners and leadership. Meet every commitment or flag it early.

Job Requirements:

• CPA designation.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in real estate or property management and 2+ years leading a team.
• Hands-on experience with trust accounting and multi-entity books. Knowledge of RECA is an asset.
• Experience with Yardi strongly preferred. Experience with Xero and Wagepoint is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of GST, Canadian payroll and year-end.
• Advanced Excel. Comfortable with automation and eager to use AI tools.
• A track record of building processes and controls, not just following them.
• Owner mentality: proactive, detail-oriented, and dependable on deadlines.
• Good written and verbal English.
• Legal to work in Canada.

Benefits & Work Conditions:

• Group benefits through Alberta Blue Cross after 3 months: health, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance and an employee and family assistance program.
• In-office role, Monday to Friday, at our downtown office (Suite 925, 11150 Jasper Avenue).
• Must pass a standard criminal record check and a credit check.