Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting

Dream is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting

As a Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting at Dream Industrial REIT, you will be supporting the Corporate Accounting team in preparing internal and external financial reporting and analysis deliverables and multiple exciting strategic and process improvement initiatives during the year.

You will gain significant experience in the industrial real estate sector and get exposure to complex accounting and reporting items.

What will you do?

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

• Support the Corporate Accounting team in preparing the FS, MD&A, KPI analyses, and other financial and compliance deliverables
• Take charge of joint venture financial accounting, reporting and analysis
• Review and analyze key performance metrics
• Prepare and oversee month-end close deliverables and analyses
• Support the G&A budgeting process and monthly analyses
• Research and analyze corporate transactions and lease agreements
• Support hedge accounting entries and variance analysis
• Research and analyze complex accounting matters and draft technical accounting policies and memos
• Identify and implement opportunities in process improvements and reporting in the month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Closely work with the Tax team to make sure the tax entries are prepared and analyzed on a timely and accurately manner
• Prepare or review statutory legal entity statements for tax purposes
• Liaise and work with other departments and external partners to perform accounting tasks
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and strategic projects
• Coach and supervise junior resources as needed

What type of experience is required?

• Minimum 2-5 years of accounting experience in a related role preferably within the real estate industry
• Big four experience in the real estate industry are considered an asset
• Professional Accounting Designation such as CPA
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to independently identify issues and determine an action plan to resolve them
• Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication at all levels of the organization
• Attention to accuracy and detailed oriented
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task whilst ensuring reporting deadlines are met
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Workiva and JDE are 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 1994, 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.