Are you a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving financial performance? Section23 Developments is excited to add a Senior Accountant to our team. In this role, you will contribute to the organization’s financial strength by supporting reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management, while ensuring accuracy across project costing and development-related financing activities. Reporting directly to the Controller, you’ll assist with year-end financial statements, board reporting, and strategic initiatives, while maintaining key financial processes and supporting data-driven decision-making across the business.
The Section23 Difference…
Every home, community, workplace, and gathering space we create at Section23 is designed with people in mind. We carry that same intention into our culture. Our team is our greatest strength — a group of passionate, collaborative professionals supported by meaningful development, competitive rewards, and a healthy work–life balance. Here, your story matters and together, we’re creating inspired built environments that connect people today and for generations to come.
- Flexible by Design: Flexibility to fit your life, not the other way around. Competitive vacation entitlements, additional time off around holidays and personal days for when you need it.
- Stronger Together: Fun team gatherings and a culture that puts people front and center.
- Wellness Wins: Gym access and wellness initiatives to help you feel your best. Top of class health benefits and a health spending account.
- Compensation That Counts: Rewarding your skills and contributions.
- Shoutouts That Shine: We celebrate wins—big, small, and everything in between.
- Grow Your Career: Professional development that keeps you moving forward personally and in your career.
The Difference Only You Can Make…
You’ll make a daily impact by strengthening financial visibility and supporting strategic financial management across the business. Collaborating with the Controller and cross-functional stakeholders, you will deliver accurate reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure effective cash flow management. From overseeing project costing and financing activities to maintaining critical reporting that informs project timelines, you’ll bring structure, insight, and precision to financial operations. Your ability to manage details while keeping a broader financial perspective will help drive sound decision-making and organizational success.
What your day may look like…
- Prepare monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, ensuring completeness and accuracy of working papers
- Participate in year-end processes by assisting in the preparation of financial statement working papers, reconciliations and supporting documentation for Controller and external advisors.
- Manage job costing and coordinate project-related loan and mortgage draws for development and housing projects.
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate funding for operational and project requirements.
- Review and ensure accuracy of key financial processes, including bank reconciliations, GST filings, and cheque runs.
- Maintain accurate construction and project status reporting to support cash forecasting and adherence to timelines.
- Assist with budgeting activities, including annual overhead budget preparation and ongoing variance tracking.
- Partner with the Controller on financing requests, board reporting materials, and special projects to support strategic initiatives.
What you’ll bring…
- Professional accounting designation.
- Minimum of 5 years of finance and accounting experience. 3-5 years of experience in real estate, home building and/or a land development organization is an asset.
- Comprehensive understanding of ERP accounting software systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Dynamics SL, BuildTopia and Sage 50.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas.
- Strong understanding of ASPE and experience in full cycle accounting. Prior experience utilizing REALPAC is an asset.
- Detail oriented professional with the ability to work independently, utilize problem solving skills and manage multiple overlapping deadlines. Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Team player who is willing to help in all areas as needed.
About us…
Section23 Developments is a Calgary‑based real estate development company with a diverse and growing portfolio that includes new home construction (Baywest Homes), multi‑family and mixed‑use projects, land development, retail leasing, and strategic real estate partnerships.
Over the past several years, we’ve made significant investments to expand our presence in the Calgary market, and this growth has created exciting opportunities for talented individuals to join our team.
At our core, we are driven to develop differently—always respecting the land, honouring our heritage, and valuing thoughtful design. We strive to create connected, meaningful environments that serve communities today and for generations to come.
How to Apply…
For consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in joining the team with Section23 and Baywest Homes, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about our Company, please visit www.section23.com and www.baywesthomes.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religious beliefs, ancestry, place of origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, and sexual orientation. This policy affirms commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you a designated professional?
- Have you worked in real estate, land development or residential construction?
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
