Community Land Trust (CLT) is a Vancouver-based social purpose real estate developer dedicated to creating permanently affordable communities that people are proud to call home. Established in 2015 as part of the CHF BC group of social enterprises, CLT has grown into one of Canada’s leading community land trust organizations, with more than 2700 occupied homes, 800 additional homes in development or under construction, and a real estate portfolio valued at approximately $1.25 billion. Working alongside the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC and COHO Management Services Society, CLT develops, acquires, and stewards co-operative and non-profit housing across British Columbia, helping to remove land from the speculative market for long-term community benefit. With a strong commitment to equity, sustainability, and financial stewardship, CLT is advancing innovative housing solutions that support thriving, inclusive communities for generations to come.

Community Land Trust (CLT) is seeking a strategic, values-driven Managing Director of Finance & Accounting (MDFA) to join its senior leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for stewarding the financial health, sustainability, and risk management of a complex, multi-entity real estate portfolio, while playing a critical role in advancing CLT’s mission to deliver and sustain permanently affordable housing across British Columbia. As a key advisor to the leadership team, the MDFA provides enterprise-wide financial leadership across development, redevelopment, acquisitions, refinancing, and long-term portfolio management. Working closely with development, housing operations, and executive leadership, the MDFA shapes strategic decisions, leads financing and capital planning, ensures strong governance and reporting, and builds relationships with lenders, funders, and partners, directly enabling long-term community impact.

Key requirements

You are a collaborative and strategic finance leader who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments. You bring both technical depth and the ability to influence at the executive and board level.

Your background includes:

• CPA designation (required)
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in finance or accounting
• Experience in real estate, housing, development, construction, property management or
• other asset-heavy environments
• Exposure to non-profit, co-operative, or public-interest organizations is an asset
• Deep expertise in financial planning, reporting, controls, and compliance
• Strong knowledge of financing structures, debt management, and risk oversight
• A track record of translating complex financial data into clear, strategic insights
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions
• Experience with Yardi or similar enterprise systems (asset)

The salary for this position ranges from $148,000 - $173,000 per annum. Final salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

This position is Hybrid with minimum 2 days in the office and offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

To Apply

To fill this position, The Community Land Trust has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online.

For more information, please contact Diana Pelaia of Odgers at diana.pelaia@odgers.com.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Community Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and The Community Land Trust throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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