Director of Finance, Lease Administration

Director of Finance, Lease Administration

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance, this permanent, full-time leadership role is responsible for managing the lease administration function for our multi-residential portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all lease-related activities. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the organization’s strategic objectives and drive value creation through effective lease management. This role requires a thorough understanding of applicable tenancy laws, regulations and property management standards across Canada. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a team to manage lease administration and tenant related matters for Realstar’s portfolio of approximately 22,000 residential units across Canada

Ensure accuracy and completeness of lease data in Yardi Voyager 

Monthly review of rent rolls and vacancy reports to identify anomalies and uphold integrity of lease data

Review and manage tenant related matters such as complex tenant ledgers, rent reduction programs, refunds, collections, disputes, etc.

Liaise with external legal counsel and collection agencies on tenant matters related to rent arrears and collections

Administer housing agreements and complex rent programs with complete accuracy and a deep understanding of the Residential Tenancy Acts of each operating province

Manage and oversee the application process for Above Guideline Increases and Additional Rent Increases

Lead Realstar’s response to industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to ensure proper documentation process and complete compliance

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field

10+ years of experience in lease administration, property management, or real estate asset management, preferably within the multi-residential sector

Strong knowledge of lease agreements, real estate law, provincial regulations, and property management practices

Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

Demonstrates leadership and the ability to command respect, with a confident and authoritative presence

Exhibits strong negotiation skills with the ability to effectively advocate for the company’s interests

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Advanced proficiency in Yardi Voyager is required

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to greatcareers@realstar.ca Please include the title Director of Finance, Lease Administration in your subject line. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Realstar is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities, LGBTQ+ persons and those who are able to speak fluently in a language(s) other than English.

Realstar supports equal opportunity initiatives. Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process. Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.