Corporate Controller

Dream is looking for a Corporate Controller!

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. We are looking to hire a Controller to maintain our high quality of reporting and accounting within the department. Reporting to the VP, Finance, the successful candidate will be expected to understand our operating model, complex accounting policies, legal entity structure and the key drivers affecting external and internal reporting.

Who are you?

There’s a lot happening at Dream, and it’s happening fast. Are you passionate, dedicated, and love working with people? Do you have a strong attention to detail, an inquisitive mind, and are always looking for improvements? If so, read on. We want to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who thinks outside the box to find the best approach to achieve results. Someone who is proactive, considers the bigger picture, and leads by example. We are looking for someone who demonstrates an understanding of our partners’ and senior management’s needs through clear written and verbal communication skills. They are comfortable conducting presentations and facilitating meetings, and are team-oriented.

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

What will you do?

Dream is looking to hire a Controller to oversee the management of accounting and finance within the corporate accounting team. Reporting to the VP, Finance, the successful candidate will be expected to develop an understanding of our business, the key drivers affecting external and internal reporting and provide senior management with useful insight for strategic decision making.

This is not your typical accounting/financial reporting role, though it is part of the overall responsibilities. We are looking for someone with a great attitude, strong attention to detail, an inquisitive mind and a team player who will be passionate about the role and our business.

We are looking for someone who identifies ways to improve and simplify our reporting, processes, analytical tools and who has the ability to communicate effectively with peers and senior finance and operational leaders in the organization in a clear, concise manner. We are looking for someone who wants to understand both the numbers and the business and contribute to taking on increasing responsibility over time and affecting change in the corporate accounting group.

The primary responsibilities under the Controller include:

• Ensure the accurate and timely consolidation of the financial results including monthly and quarterly performance reports, Financial Statements and Notes, MD&A, cash flow statements under IFRS;
• Preparation and meaningful analysis of financial information across all properties, liaising with all groups to ensure timely, accurate information to Senior Management;
• Establish and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing support to the corporate accounting function in their daily tasks and responsibilities;
• Manage IT and financial reporting systems, oversee the general ledger and reports, design processes and reports to facilitate efficient operations and reporting, and oversee their implementation;
• Initiating, managing and implementing reporting and process improvement projects;
• Quarterly and annual audit requirements including preparation of year-end financial statements and liaising with our internal and external audit firms to ensure a timely and accurate engagement;
• Assisting in the development and analysis of budgets and long range plans; and
• Assisting Senior Management with special projects as required, which can range from preparing presentations for our Board of Directors and Audit Committee to providing due diligence support.

We are looking for someone who can apply their technical knowledge and attention to detail to take on a breadth of projects, and be willing to roll their sleeves up to take on whatever projects may be required to advance our processes and the overall function within the organization.

What qualifications should you have?

• CPA, CA with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience;
• Public reporting experience is a requirement;
• Experience managing a team of finance professionals;
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, preferably in a real estate environment;
• Experience with consolidation and reporting in a company with a complex legal entity structure and multiple business units operating in multiple geographies; and
• Strong systems knowledge; experience in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne considered an asset

Who are we?

Dream Unlimited 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 four publicly listed funds.

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.

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.