SPRING LIVING OVERVIEW

Spring Living Retirement Communities (springliving.ca) is a boutique, rapidly growing Canadian senior living owner/operator, who currently owns and operates 28 retirement communities in Ontario and Quebec. The company has an ambitious growth plan to expanding through acquisition of mid-market retirement residences across Canada over the next 5 years. Spring Living’s mission is to create warm, welcoming and secure environments for residents, foster caring connections, and provide personalized services by team members who are committed to making a significant IMPACT every day.

Spring Living is the Retirement Community platform of the BAZ group; a Real Estate company that strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions assets throughout North America.

JOB OVERVIEW

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer & VP of Finance

The Financial Controller oversees the accounting and financial reporting department for one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing seniors housing companies. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations, financial reporting, controls and regulatory compliance. Oversee a team of finance managers, property accountants and A/P coordinators.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Financial Controller will be responsible for several key areas of our business, including:

• Financial Reporting and Accounting – Broad oversight of Spring Living’s financial reporting function, including the monthly month end close process. Internal lead for the preparation of both audited and accountant-reviewed financial statements (both IFRS and ASPE), internal management accounts, bookkeeping function, intercompany transactions, tax filings, and liaising with our external accountants and tax advisors
• Cash Management – Managing the broader Spring Living business’ receivables and payables, payroll, banking facilities and liaising with external lenders and bankers
• Risk Management – Manage all compliance-related reporting and management for Spring Living’s business functions, ensure adequate policies and documentation are in place. Monitor risks and mitigate.
• Internal Controls – make sure the company’s internal controls are in place and effective, perform periodic audits and create new processes as required
• Budgeting and Forecasting – support the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts for the properties and business
• Finance Operations – oversight of select finance/operational functions, including insurance, IT, payroll and benefits and liaison with third party service providers
• Investor and Board Reporting – managing the preparation of reports and presentations to Spring Living’s managed investments on a monthly/quarterly/ad hoc basis, including quarterly/annual financial results
• Strategic Projects – support senior management with various strategic initiatives on an ad-hoc basis, including identifying areas for systems or process optimization in our business

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics or other relevant technical discipline with at least seven (7) years of progressive experience
• CA, CPA qualification is required
• Experience with Yardi ERP system is essential
• Experience in a seniors housing or equivalent industry is preferred
• Experience in corporate / fund accounting/reporting and compliance is valuable
• Strong foundation in financial reporting and controls, ability to manage a tight and efficient month-end process
• Attention to detail, team oriented, ability to problem solve, strong initiative, interpersonal skills

Pay: From CA$90,000.00 per year

Spring Living is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario’s accessibility laws.

Spring Living is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.