5 Tax Accountant jobs in Toronto

Job Description

Salary:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant - Cross Border Tax to join our teambring your ambition and shape what comes next. Be part of something bigger. Build with us today Now. For tomorrow. At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. Thats why were invested in your growth from day onebecause the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant - Cross Border Tax to join our teama role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, youll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a differencefor our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.

Your role:

• Prepare and review (where applicable) Cross Border individual and corporate tax returns
• Verify tax assessments
• Perform technical research and documenting tax plan recommendations
• Correspond with clients, other advisors and tax authorities
• Coordinate and manage client accounts
• Assist managers and partners with tax initiatives, including but not limited to developing and implementing tax planning strategies for clients
• Understand, analyze and research tax queries for clients, Partners, Senior Managers, and Managers
• Collaborate with and support team members in providing exceptional client service
• Provide leadership and direction to junior team members to ensure completion of filings by designated deadlines; and
• Other duties as assigned
  

What you bring to the table:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organized, the ability to re-prioritize workload and adapt to changing circumstances, and strong time management skills
• A professional and courteous manner
• Driven, flexible and motivated to help others
• Strong attention to detail
• A strong desire to continuously learn and grow within the field of tax accounting, with an eagerness to take on new challenges and responsibilities as part of your career development.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

Whats in it for you?

• Career Growth opportunities
• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits
• Family Benefits - parental leave top-up program for new parents
• Matching RRSP plan
• Annual bonus program
• Health and wellness spending

Job Description

Position Overview:

Our client, a Well Established and Funded Start UP Property Management Firm based in Vaughan , is seeking a highly organized and experienced Financial Controller – Property Accounting . The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management for a portfolio of residential, commercial, and/or mixed-use properties. This leadership role will ensure the integrity of financial operations while supporting strategic business decisions through accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full-cycle accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of managed properties.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes for each property and consolidated operations.
• Ensure the accuracy of rent rolls, lease administration, tenant billing, recoveries (CAM, taxes, utilities), and related reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financing arrangements for property assets.
• Supervise and mentor a team of property accountants, AP/AR clerks, and accounting support staff.
• Coordinate and support annual audits, tax filings, and year-end processes.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with property managers and senior leadership to analyze property performance and support operational strategies.
• Manage property insurance programs and assist with claims as needed.
• Implement improvements to accounting systems, reporting tools, and operational efficiencies.
• Stay current on changes in property accounting regulations, real estate tax laws, and financial reporting standards.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA) required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a property management or real estate environment.
• Strong understanding of property accounting concepts including lease accounting, CAM reconciliations, and capital project accounting.
• Experience managing a team and building accounting department capabilities.
• Proficient with property management and accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with mixed-use portfolios (residential, commercial, and industrial assets).
• Familiarity with IFRS or ASPE accounting standards for real estate.
• Hands-on experience with system conversions, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

Job Description

Dream is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting

As a Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting at Dream Industrial REIT, you will be supporting the Corporate Accounting team in preparing internal and external financial reporting and analysis deliverables and multiple exciting strategic and process improvement initiatives during the year.

You will gain significant experience in the industrial real estate sector and get exposure to complex accounting and reporting items.

What will you do?

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role:

• Support the Corporate Accounting team in preparing the FS, MD&A, KPI analyses, and other financial and compliance deliverables
• Take charge of joint venture financial accounting, reporting and analysis
• Review and analyze key performance metrics
• Prepare and oversee month-end close deliverables and analyses
• Support the G&A budgeting process and monthly analyses
• Research and analyze corporate transactions and lease agreements
• Support hedge accounting entries and variance analysis
• Research and analyze complex accounting matters and draft technical accounting policies and memos
• Identify and implement opportunities in process improvements and reporting in the month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Closely work with the Tax team to make sure the tax entries are prepared and analyzed on a timely and accurately manner
• Prepare or review statutory legal entity statements for tax purposes
• Liaise and work with other departments and external partners to perform accounting tasks
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and strategic projects
• Coach and supervise junior resources as needed

What type of experience is required?

• Minimum 2-5 years of accounting experience in a related role preferably within the real estate industry
• Big four experience in the real estate industry are considered an asset
• Professional Accounting Designation such as CPA
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to independently identify issues and determine an action plan to resolve them
• Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication at all levels of the organization
• Attention to accuracy and detailed oriented
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task whilst ensuring reporting deadlines are met
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Workiva and JDE are considered an asset

Who are we?

Dream Unlimited is an award-winning Canadian real estate investment, development and management company with approximately $28 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Our scope of business includes asset management and management services for four publicly listed funds.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1994, becoming one of Canada’s leading real estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canada’s largest developers, building communities for people to live in; developing land, homes, condominiums, retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in, bringing office, industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties, enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream, we care about our employees, provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events, fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

We look forward to hearing from you, but please note; due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who qualify will be contacted.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.