Financial Controller

Dream is looking for a Financial Controller!

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. We are looking to hire a Financial Controller to maintain our high quality of reporting and accounting within the European Finance department. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Finance, the successful candidate will be expected to understand our operating model, complex structures across various European countries 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 highly analytical, dedicated and detail-oriented?  Do you love working with people? If so, read on. We want to hear from you.

Over the 3+ years you’ve worked in accounting/audit 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.

Your understanding of (corporate) accounting is apparent through your clear written and verbal communication skills. 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 our 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.

• Responsible for the monthly and quarterly financial close process for corporate accounting
• Analyze quarterly actual vs. budget G&A variances for management reporting
• Assist with the annual G&A budgeting process
• Monitor and manage compliance with external and internal debt agreements
• Prepare and/or review VAT and corporate income tax returns for our European entities
• Support tax-related analysis by maintaining and updating the European tax forecasting model
• Forecast cash flows for our European entities to optimize cash management and intercompany dividend distributions
• Support, coordinate and report on treasury activities
• Prepare and/or review the annual financial statements of our European entities
• Identify and implement opportunities for process and system improvements
• Support other departments and ad hoc projects when needed
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with the Yardi ERP system is an advantage

What type of experience and skills do you have?

• Strong people skills – a team player with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Strong communication skills – demonstrated in written and verbal reports, presentations, and meeting facilitation.
• Deliver on commitments – ability to set clear objectives and deliverable goals.
• Driven and hardworking – ability to “get things done” with minimal supervision.
• Strong systems knowledge - experience with Yardi and strong knowledge of Excel is considered an asset.

Who are we?

Dream Advisors is part of Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust, a publicly traded company in Canada and is an owner, manager and operator of a $15 billion global portfolio of industrial properties. It is part of Dream Unlimited’s group of companies, an award-winning Canadian real estate investment, development and management company with approximately $28 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Dream’s scope of business includes asset management and management services for four publicly listed funds. From the European headquarter in Amsterdam and local offices in Düsseldorf and Paris, a team of around 30 people manages the European industrial portfolio comprised of nearly 110 properties and 17.4 million square feet.

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.

Once you join us, it won’t take long to figure out why your colleagues like it so much here. This is your invitation to make a difference. We’re looking forward to helping you grow.

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.