Job Description

Dream is looking for a Manager, Accounting!

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream’s Finance team is currently looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee the Accounting and Accounts Payable functions for the Alberta Land & Housing team, along with the Treasury function for Western Canada Land & Housing.

Who are you?

There’s a lot happening at Dream, and it’s happening fast. Are you passionate, dedicated, and highly analytical? Do you love working with people? If so, read on. We want to hear from you.

Over the 5+ years you’ve worked in a progressive accounting function you’ve proven that you are not afraid to think outside the box to find the best approach to achieve results. You are proactive, leading by example rather than sitting back. You consider the bigger picture when focusing on new initiatives and you thrive on driving improvement and efficiency.

We want to bring on someone who is eager to learn, work hard, and have fun. In other words, we want you to fit in here. This is an opportunity for you to take on responsibilities, build on your already strong skill set and help your team achieve its goals, all in a work environment that is fast-paced, dynamic and fun.

What will you do?

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role. There will be more, but we can discuss those in person.

• Prepare / review monthly accounting entries;
• Prepare / review monthly reconciliations of relevant balance sheet and income statement accounts;
• Maintain organized and efficient reporting / working papers for financial balances and statistics;
• Prepare / assist with monthly consolidated reporting;
• Prepare legal entity financial statements for tax purposes;
• Prepare year-end working papers for the external audit process and ad-hoc analysis for our business;
• Assist with the input, development and analysis of budgets and actively participate in the reforecast process;
• Ensure local compliance with corporate internal control framework;
• Accomplish tasks on time and contribute to the team by taking on special projects, as required;
• Provide support to other members of the accounting team; and
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with the operations team.

What type of experience and skills do you have?

These are only some of the things we’d like you to bring to the table. We can cover the rest when we meet.

• We’d like you to have completed a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and your Professional Accounting Designation CPA;
• 5+ years’ experience in an accounting function of which two were in a managerial capacity leading a team;
• Previous experience with a Land Developer and Home Builder is an asset; and
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and previous experience with JD Edwards would be an asset.

Who are we?

Dream’s Land & Housing division is one of the largest developers in Western Canada. We are proud to build on our track record of developing communities in Canada’s largest cities and are dedicated to building the best homes. Together, we build better communities by providing Canadians with a wide selection of beautiful, high-quality homes in communities that answer their needs and fit their lifestyles.

Dream Unlimited Corp. is an award-winning Canadian real estate investment, development and management company with approximately $28 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Our scope of business includes asset management and management services for both publicly listed real estate as well as private capital.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1996, becoming one of Canada’s leading real estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canada’s largest developers, building communities for people to live in; developing land, homes, condominiums, retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in, bringing office, industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties, enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream, we care about our employees, provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events, fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

We look forward to hearing from you, but please note; due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who qualify will be contacted. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Our recruitment process does not include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).