Massey Henry is pleased to support Fitzrovia in the recruitment for a Director, Accounting .
About Fitzrovia
Fitzrovia is a leading vertically integrated asset manager and developer focused on the high-growth residential rental sector. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for creating meaningful living experiences, Fitzrovia manages every aspect of the project lifecycle, from investment and development to construction and property management.
Fitzrovia’s Identity & Edge
- The Sophisticated Hybrid : Fitzrovia occupies a unique space in the market, bridging the gap between high-finance institutional investment and the high-touch service of the luxury hospitality industry.
- Vertically Integrated Excellence : By controlling the entire value chain, the firm ensures that the "Fitzrovia Vibe", a blend of premium design, community-centric amenities, and operational rigor—is never diluted.
- The "Human" Portfolio : We don’t just manage assets; we curate environments. Our success is rooted in the belief that market-leading returns are driven by superior resident experiences and a high-performance internal culture.
- A Culture of Urgency : We operate with a "day one" mentality. Despite our scaling size, we maintain the speed and entrepreneurial grit of a start-up, backed by the capital and sophistication of a world-class institution.
The Scale of Ambition
With a growing team of over 400 professionals and a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of landmark developments, Fitzrovia is redefining the North American rental landscape. We attract individuals who are tired of the "corporate silo" and are looking to build a legacy within a firm that values speed, creative problem-solving, and absolute accountability.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the VP/SVP, Accounting, the Director, Accounting will play a critical leadership role within Fitzrovia’s growing Income Producing Properties (“IPP”) platform. This is a high-visibility mandate focused on overseeing the accounting operations of a rapidly expanding real estate portfolio while helping modernize processes, elevate team capability, and support the continued institutionalization of the business.
As the firm continues to scale its operating asset base and deepen relationships with institutional capital partners, the accounting function is evolving from a traditional property accounting environment into a more sophisticated, process-driven and technology-enabled platform. The successful candidate will bring both operational rigor and forward-thinking process leadership, ensuring the function remains scalable, efficient, and highly reliable.
This role oversees a team responsible for quarterly and annual reporting, property accounting operations, and pension partner reporting across Fitzrovia’s operating portfolio. Beyond technical accounting oversight, the Director will act as a key people leader, helping recruit, mentor, and develop accounting talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong technical fundamentals with a mindset geared toward process improvement, operational scalability, and team development. This is an opportunity to join one of Canada’s most entrepreneurial and high-growth real estate platforms at a pivotal moment in its evolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee quarterly and annual accounting operations and reporting for Fitzrovia’s income-producing property portfolio.
- Oversee the accurate preparation of financial statements for the IPP side of the business.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for institutional and pension plan partners.
- Lead, mentor, and develop property accounting managers and accountants across the platform.
- Support recruiting efforts and help build a scalable accounting organization as the business continues to grow.
- Drive process improvement initiatives across the accounting function, including workflow optimization, automation, and technology enhancement.
- Identify opportunities to modernize traditional accounting processes using emerging technologies, data tools, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Maintain strong internal controls, reporting accuracy, and operational discipline across all accounting activities.
- Partner cross-functionally with development, operations, asset management, and finance teams to support business objectives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Help create a sustainable and efficient work environment that balances high performance with team well-being.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Partner with the Asset Management and Property Management team(s) on the budgeting and reforecasting processes across the portfolio.
- Provide insights on financial performance, cash flow, and variances to senior leadership.
- Support capital planning, financing initiatives, and lender reporting requirements.
- Partner with asset management and property management teams on financial analysis and decision support.
The Strategic Landscape
- Institutional Growth & Operational Scale: Fitzrovia continues to expand its operating asset portfolio and institutional relationships, requiring an accounting function capable of supporting increased scale and complexity.
- Evolving the Accounting Function: The organization is seeking a leader who can challenge traditional approaches and introduce more scalable, efficient, and forward-thinking processes across the accounting platform.
- Talent & Culture: As the accounting team grows, maintaining a collaborative, people-oriented culture remains critically important. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering engagement, mentorship, and retention across the team.
- Sustainability & Efficiency: Fitzrovia is focused on building a sustainable, high-performing accounting environment that enables operational excellence while improving work-life balance and long-term team retention.
The Individual
The ideal candidate is a dynamic and pragmatic accounting leader with strong real estate experience and a passion for building scalable, high-performing teams and processes. They possess a strong sense of accountability, operate with urgency, and are equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves operationally while contributing strategically across the broader finance function.
Key Qualifications
Technical Skills and Experience
- 8–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally within real estate, REITs, or institutional property environments.
- Strong experience overseeing property accounting and quarterly and annual close processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting teams.
- Exposure to process improvement, systems enhancement, automation, or technology transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of controls, reporting rigor, and operational accounting disciplines.
- Experience within high-growth or entrepreneurial environments is highly attractive.
Education / Certification
- CPA designation required.
Personal Attributes
- High accountability and strong execution orientation.
- Collaborative, approachable, and team-oriented leadership style.
- Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Passion for talent development, mentorship, and culture building.
Compensation & Investment
To attract a top-tier executive, Fitzrovia’s package is structured to reward high-impact performance:
- Earning Potential: A competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses aligned with the achievement of key strategic objectives.
- Direct Alignment: This role includes the potential to participate in the company’s success on favorable terms, directly aligning financial success with the firm’s growth and deal performance.
Compensation for this role is expected to include a base salary of $150,000–$180,000, plus an annual bonus opportunity. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and alignment with the requirements of the role. 