Accounting Manager

Taggart Realty Management

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Company: Taggart Realty Management

Reports to: Controller

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000

Location: 225 Metcalfe St., Suite 708, Ottawa ON / hybrid role 

About Us

At Taggart Realty Management, we believe in building more than just properties—we build communities. As part of the Taggart Group and managing a 3-million-square-foot portfolio, we specialize in acquiring, developing, leasing, and managing retail, residential, office, and commercial properties, both in-house and with third-party partners. 

We’re continually growing through strategic development and acquisition resulting in a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career. At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success. 

Building integrity, quality, and community together. 

About this Role

The Accounting Manager supports the Controller in overseeing daily, monthly, and year-end accounting activities within the property management function. The role manages property accountants and the accounts payable clerk and is responsible for financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and supporting audits and accounting process improvements.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules prepared by property accountants prior to distribution to investors, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Review year-end financial statement files and supporting schedules and prepare year-end financial statements in accordance with ASPE.

Prepare annual budgets and forecasts and review supporting accounting work including bank and credit card reconciliations, HST remittances, and loan and fixed asset schedules.

Project Financial Management

Review annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations prepared by property accountants to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Create bank transfers and online payments for approval while supporting accurate financial record keeping across the property portfolio.

Team Leadership & Development

Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of accounting staff, ensuring monthly responsibilities are completed accurately and in accordance with established timelines and policies.

Provide coaching, feedback, and support to team members while assisting in the resolution of day-to-day issues and escalating matters to the Controller where appropriate.

Controls & Compliance

Support the Controller in managing relationships with external service providers including insurers, lenders, auditors, and other stakeholders as part of the year-end process.

Ensure accounting activities align with internal processes, reporting requirements, and financial best practices.

Improvements & Planning

Assist with testing and implementation of Yardi property management and accounting software modules.

Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day accounting functions and support the implementation of approved process improvements.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting experience is considered an asset.

Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Prior people management experience required.

CPA designation is an asset.

Experience working with ERP systems and multi-company environments preferred.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Clear and professional communication skills with a high degree of discretion.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.

Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

This role may require overtime at certain times of the year.

Comprehensive Benefits & Work-Life Balance
We offer a competitive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and future. Our coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and paramedical services, plus a retirement plan with a 6% contribution—no matching required. Enjoy paid vacation, sick days, and personal emergency days to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Accommodation Requests  

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. 

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [email protected] with your request. 

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Realty Management

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Realty Management. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Realty Management and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.