Jawad Siddiqui
Milton,ON
Summary
Real estate finance professional and Yardi Voyager subject matter expert with extensive experience in financial reporting, system implementation, and operational optimization across complex property portfolios. Skilled in configuring and enhancing property management and financial modules within Yardi to support leasing, recoveries, budgeting, and reporting processes. Trusted advisor to finance and property management teams, partnering with stakeholders to design efficient workflows, improve system adoption, and strengthen financial reporting. Known for strong analytical capabilities and the ability to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and enhance financial processes to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Financial Controller
Perimeter Development
Kitchener, Ontario
02.2025 - Current
- Serve as Yardi Voyager subject matter expert, managing system configuration, troubleshooting, and user support across accounting and property management teams.
- Lead optimization of Yardi accounting and leasing modules, improving financial reporting, tenant billing, and recovery workflows.
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions to identify business process improvements and system enhancements.
- Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and forecasts using Yardi reporting tools.
- Support audit readiness, internal controls, and system documentation for financial operations.
Asset Manager
Imperra General Management
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Led full Yardi implementation, including system configuration, chart of accounts setup, recovery models, job costing, construction management and bill pay workflows.
- Conducted business requirements gathering and process design sessions with accounting, property management, and operations teams.
- Facilitated Yardi design workshops for all the different modules, user training, and system testing prior to deployment.
- Provided post-go-live support and troubleshooting, ensuring system adoption across departments.
- Directed strategic initiatives involving acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and long-term portfolio strategies to support organizational growth and investment objectives.
Senior Financial Analyst - Supervisor
Fengate Asset Management
Oakville, Canada
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised accounting operations while serving as Yardi systems lead for financial reporting and budgeting.
- Led configuration of lease agreements and recovery models within Yardi, including CAM, tax, and insurance recoveries.
- Supported system implementations and enhancements for budgeting, reporting, and financial processes.
- Collaborated with leadership to perform variance analysis and financial modeling supporting portfolio performance.
- Mentored accounting staff and ensured proper Yardi system usage and reporting accuracy.
Senior Client Accountant – Team Lead
Cushman & Wakefield
Mississauga, Canada
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed financial operations for complex property portfolios using Yardi and MRI systems.
- Prepared budgets, forecasts, and management reports supporting asset performance analysis.
- Led training and onboarding of accounting staff on financial processes and property accounting systems.
- Developed recovery models and reporting processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Managed tax and billing processes, including realty tax, CAM billings, and percentage rent invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Property Accountant
Oxford Properties Group
Toronto, Canada
07.2014 - 05.2021
- Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for major commercial assets including Square One, Yorkdale Mall and many different asset classes.
- Led process improvement initiatives including development of new budgeting platforms and recovery models.
- Implemented data reporting and analytics tools (Power BI, Excel) to enhance financial insights.
- Collaborated with operations, leasing, and property teams to support financial planning and system improvements.
Accountant
CBRE LTD. Asset Services
Toronto, Canada
09.2011 - 07.2014
- Prepared financial statements, budgets, and variance analysis for multi-property portfolios.
- Managed tenant recoveries, CAM billings, and property tax reconciliations.
- Streamlined financial reporting using JD Edwards and property accounting systems.
- Managed tenant year-end billing processes for realty tax, CAM, and percentage rent invoicing, ensuring compliance and accuracy in preparing and filing GST, HST, and QST returns.
Property/Recovery Accountant
RioCan Management Inc.
Toronto, Canada
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Performed full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for commercial retail properties.
- Managed recovery schedules, lease audits, and year-end billing processes.
- Supported budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation for large retail developments.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting & Finance
University of Guelph Humber
01-2009
Skills
- Full cycle accounting
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting and variance analysis
- Financial modeling
- Revenue recovery models
- Common area reconciliations
- Development accounting
- Leasing valuations
- Yardi setup
- Process improvement
- Process optimization
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Financial Controller
Perimeter Development
02.2025 - Current
Asset Manager
Imperra General Management
06.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Financial Analyst - Supervisor
Fengate Asset Management
03.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Client Accountant – Team Lead
Cushman & Wakefield
06.2021 - 02.2022
Property Accountant
Oxford Properties Group
07.2014 - 05.2021
Accountant
CBRE LTD. Asset Services
09.2011 - 07.2014
Property/Recovery Accountant
RioCan Management Inc.
03.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting & Finance
University of Guelph Humber