Senior Development Accountant

Dream is looking for a Senior Development Accountant!

We are looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream’s Accounting team is currently looking for a Senior Development Accountant to support our investment in our Toronto-based assets.

What are your characteristics and attributes?

We like that you are a detailed-oriented team player who is eager to learn and take on challenging responsibilities. You care about your work and delivering high quality results. You’re known for maintaining a positive, calm attitude even during crunch time. You like to move as fast as we do and have fun in the process. You are open to and are always looking for continuous process improvement areas.

What will you do as a Senior Development Accountant?

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

• Take a lead role on the full accounting cycle (results consolidated under IFRS) for multiple development projects;
• Prepare and review internal/external partner reporting for various buildings/assets;
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with other departments and external partners;
• Act as lead audit point of contact for various project level audits (in accordance with IFRS/ASPE);
• Prepare and review timely month-end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including setting up monthly accruals;
• Assist with construction draw and treasury processes as required to facilitate payments of development costs;
• Prepare consolidating and eliminating entries at different levels of the organization;
• Assist in supervising junior staff as needed
• Collaborate in periodic compliance reporting to lenders, government, partners (training will be provided)
• Participate in various special projects

What type of experience is required?

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

• Completed (or close to completing) CPA
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with;
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, IFRS and ASPE
• Audit and/or real estate industry experience is considered an asset
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Highly skilled at multi-tasking and identifying priorities.
• Ability to self-review work, reflect and challenge existing processes in search of implementing improvements

Bonus, if you have experience in the following areas:

• Experience with JD Edwards system is 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 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 $80,000-$100,000. 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).