04 Aug 2026

Accounting & Finance Manager-Construction

Toronto, , ON

Take your finance career beyond reporting. Partner with construction leaders to drive budgets, forecasting, and financial strategy on exciting real estate development projects.
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Accounting & Finance Manager-Construction in the real estate development sector in Toronto,, Ontario.

What's in it for you:

$140000.00 - $160000.00 annually
Eligible for a performance-based annual bonus, up to approximately $15,000.
3 weeks of vacation
$1,200 annual fitness allowance
Comprehensive benefits coverage from day one
This is currently a 4-day in-office role (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), with the expectation that the position may transition to a 5-day in-office schedule later this year
Join one of the GTA's largest and fastest-growing residential developers in Canada

Accountabilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen project controls, streamline workflows, and improve financial governance.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Construction Accounting team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Project Managers and construction teams to develop budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and financial plans across multiple active projects.
Lead project financial performance by monitoring costs, analyzing variances, and providing actionable insights to support operational decisions.
Oversee project funding, including monthly progress draws, lender submissions, cash flow, and payment approvals.
Establish financial frameworks for new developments, including budgets, tender analysis, cost structures, and project setup.
Deliver accurate month-end reporting, forecasting, dashboards, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial systems, reporting, automation, and construction accounting processes.

The successful candidate brings:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
CPA designation required; public accounting or audit experience with a recognized firm is highly preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in construction, project, or management accounting, ideally within real estate development or other project-based industries.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, costing, financial analysis, and business partnering.
Knowledge of Ontario construction accounting practices, including progress draws, holdbacks, and the Construction Act, is considered an asset.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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Job Code 156803

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus by Synergie is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

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