Interim Controller
Edmonton, Alberta
•Sales & Marketing
•Contract
•09/08/2025
•282352
Make a lasting impact through financial leadership
Are you a CPA who thrives on both strategic oversight and hands-on execution? We’re seeking an Interim Controller – Real Estate to lead the financial management of our housing portfolio. Reporting to the CFO, this role is central to ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and stewardship across our property operations and development projects.
What You’ll Do
This is a chance to combine your controllership expertise with meaningful impact. You’ll shape the financial foundation of housing initiatives that support communities, while leading a talented team in a dynamic, mission-driven organization. This is a three to six month contract assignment with the possibility of extension.
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
Are you a CPA who thrives on both strategic oversight and hands-on execution? We’re seeking an Interim Controller – Real Estate to lead the financial management of our housing portfolio. Reporting to the CFO, this role is central to ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and stewardship across our property operations and development projects.
What You’ll Do
- Lead full-cycle accounting, consolidations, audits, and reporting for housing operations.
- Oversee property-related finance: rental income, capital reserves, development projects, acquisitions, and refinancing.
- Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with GAAP and funder agreements, and efficient cash flow management.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring to support operational and strategic goals.
- Mentor and grow a skilled finance team while fostering process improvements and system enhancements (Yardi expertise an asset).
- Build trusted relationships with auditors, lenders, funders, and government partners.
- CPA designation and a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5–7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance leadership.
- Knowledge of housing operations, property management, or real estate development finance is a strong asset.
- A balance of strategic vision and hands-on financial expertise.
This is a chance to combine your controllership expertise with meaningful impact. You’ll shape the financial foundation of housing initiatives that support communities, while leading a talented team in a dynamic, mission-driven organization. This is a three to six month contract assignment with the possibility of extension.
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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