Job Description

Description :

Dream is currently looking for Director, Finance

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream\xe2\x80\x99s Industrial Finance Team is currently looking for a Director, Finance who will be key in supporting finance, accounting and strategic initiatives of the of the Dream Summit Industrial venture.

The successful candidate will have solid leadership experience, technical skills and the ability to multi-task. They will be a quick learner with a strong attention to detail, an inquisitive mind, and never stops looking for improvements in their work. The successful candidate is \xe2\x80\x9cBig Picture\xe2\x80\x9d oriented and are not afraid to think outside the box to achieve a high quality of work. They are confident in their financial knowledge, but do not shy away from constructive feedback from their peers.

What will you do in this role?

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role:

• Direct the corporate accounting and financial reporting functions of the venture, including everyday corporate accounting activities, monthly management reporting, quarterly consolidated financial statements and MD&A as a venture issuer, external audit and tax compliance process.
• Review the consolidated financial and operational reporting packages to the joint venture partners and prepare meaningful financial analysis to management.
• Support debt compliance reporting and financing activities, and support cash management and treasury activities of the company.
• Assist in the development of the corporate and property management budgets and forecasts.
• Provide leadership to the Dream Summit Asset Management team in Halifax; act as mentor and coach to motivate the teams through effective goal setting and providing continuous feedback and support across the team.
• Act as a business partner with various stakeholders including senior management, property management, development, treasury and taxation fostering an environment of accountability and transparency.
• Research, interpret, document and implement accounting policies on complex accounting issues and establish effective accounting processes.
• Identify and implement process changes to drive efficiencies through business process reviews, data management and system automation.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to ensure continuous compliance with various regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of ad hoc reports, financial reviews and special projects as directed by the leadership team.

What experience and skills are required?

These are some of the things we would like you to bring to the table:

• Chartered Professional Accountant with a 10+ years post-qualification experience, preferably with public company reporting experience;
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, preferably in a real estate environment;
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret numbers into a business context;
• Strong analytical skills; experience working on complex transactions, including M&A and dispositions;
• A strong communicator who can digest complex information and simplify concepts when presenting to a variety of audiences;
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail; and
• Self-motivated, energetic and hands-on professional with strong organization skills.

About Dream

Dream is a leading Canadian real estate company with approximately $23 billion of assets under management. We develop, manage, and invest in master-planned communities, income properties, and urban intensification. We proudly build communities from the ground up: from land development to buildings homes and condominiums, and from providing retail centres and driving renewable energy projects to managing assets across the country.

Our attitude and approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are guided by our entrepreneurial spirit: we seize unconventional opportunities and try new things, approaching every project with passion and purpose.

We care about our employees. We want everyone to have a rewarding career and to work with people they like, so we provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events. We hire constant learners, so we make sure to provide them with engaging work and to encourage them to share their ideas that will help us shape the company.

Once you join us, it won\xe2\x80\x99t take long to figure out why your colleagues like it so much here.

This is your invitation to make a difference. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking forward to helping you grow.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.

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