ABOUT HALLETT HOMES
Hallett Homes is a leading-edge luxury residential home builder with an outstanding team that takes pride in building well-made and elegantly crafted homes in the most desirable locations across the GTA.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of Hallett Homes. This is a hands-on role with one direct report, requiring both technical accounting competence and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving, growth-stage company. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership, brings structure to process, and communicates clearly with internal teams and external partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable & Receivable
– Oversee AP and AR functions
– Ensure accuracy, approval and timeliness of all transactions
– Maintain vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies in a professional manner
Financial Reporting
– Manage the month-end close process, including reviewing sales entries for accuracy and recording cost of sales entries
– Support year-end close and annual financial statement preparation in coordination with external accountants
– Prepare corporate income tax instalment estimates and coordinate payment timing
Cash Management and Financing
– Perform bank reconciliations for all corporate accounts
– Monitor project cash positions and prepare required documentation for cash calls and loan draws
– Record loan repayments and ensure proper allocation in the general ledger
– Verify interest payments and reconcile against loan terms
Payroll & Compliance
– Oversee biweekly payroll processing and ensure accuracy across all employee records
– Approve statutory remittances in accordance with applicable deadlines and ensure the general ledger reconciles to amounts remitted
– Ensure compliance with applicable union agreements
Regulatory & Licensing
– Manage HCRA and Tarion licensing requirements including license applications and renewals, qualification for enrolment applications and unit enrolments
– Manage letters of credit and bonds, including tracking expiries, renewals, and releases
Other
– Administer corporate insurance programs, including vehicle, general liability and builders' risk
– Review statements of adjustments for accuracy prior to closing
– Administer and track corporate lease agreements
– Other duties as required
Team & Process
– Directly manage one Accounting Coordinator, providing day-to-day guidance and support
– Identify and implement process improvements to support the company's continued growth
QUALIFICATIONS
– CPA designation preferred; candidates actively working toward designation will be considered
– Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience
– Background in homebuilding, residential real estate, or construction strongly preferred
– Experience using Newstar considered an asset
– Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and maintain financial models, use complex formulas, and work with large data sets
– Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
– Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working closely with a small, high-performing team
WHAT WE OFFER
Hallett Homes offers a collaborative, professional environment where contribution is visible and valued. This role carries meaningful opportunity to grow with the organisation, taking on broader responsibility as the business evolves.
Please note that artificial intelligence tools may be used during the recruitment and selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
