Job Description

Dream is looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting!

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream’s Corporate Accounting team is currently looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting to join their team.

Who Are You?

The successful candidate is a highly analytical, self-motivated and collaborative team member. You are not afraid to think outside the box to find the best approach to achieve results.

You constantly prove to take initiative, own a broad set of responsibilities, and be a business partner to various stakeholders. You are a quick learner and consider the bigger picture in managing various deliverables and initiatives, and you thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment. You are able to work independently on multiple projects with tight deadlines and pivot to new priorities when needed.

What will you do in this role?

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

• Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables in accordance with IFRS, including consolidated financial statements, MD&A, notes and supporting schedules;
• Research complex accounting issues, corporate transactions, and draft technical accounting policies and documentation;
• Review or prepare financial analyses for management reporting, including analysis of key financial performance metrics;
• Manage relationships with our external and internal audit teams, overseeing audit support and ensuring efficient and timely audit execution;
• Manage and contribute to the corporate accounting process;
• Support the corporate G&A budgeting and forecasting process;
• Maintain strong internal controls, including updating and maintaining the documentation of controls;
• Identify report automation and process improvement opportunities and manage/support corporate accounting and cross-functional projects;
• Support the Tax department on compliance reporting information requests and financial inquiries; and
• Coach and mentor junior resources within the team.

What experience and skills are required?

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

• CPA, CA with minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience, preferably with experience in public company reporting;
• Experience in leading/managing a small team of finance professionals;
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, extra points if in a real estate environment;
• Experience with consolidation, complex accounting issues, acquisitions and dispositions, and joint arrangement structures;
• Experience with financial accounting systems – JD Edwards experience considered a strong asset but not a requirement;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of complex formulas;
• A strong communicator who can digest complex information and simplify concepts when presenting to a variety of audiences;
• Ability to manage timelines and coordinate deliverables across teams, leaders and stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently and interact collaboratively with various functions; and
• Self-motivated, accountable, energetic and hands-on professional with strong organizational skills.

Who are we?

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.

Total Rewards @Dream

This is a regular, full-time position with a base salary range of $105,000-$120,000. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible for a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and personal days, flexible benefits, mental health resources, access to perks and discounts, professional development support, and team-building and social events.

Compensation is determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, total years of experience, industry experience, education, and professional designations. We recognize that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into a bracket. Final compensation will be tailored to your specific experience, skills and the unique value you bring to the table. If your qualifications exceed the scope of this role, we may be open to adjusting the mandate – and the salary – to reflect that expertise.

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).