Associate Director, Development Finance

Overview

Lead finance strategy, modeling and cash flow for Zibi/Odenak development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• financial modeling
• cash flow
• capital planning
• risk identification
• team coordination
• financial strategy

Tasks

-Collaborate closely with internal teams including accounting, development, construction, asset management, and leasing ensuring full alignment and coordination of financial decisions across the business. -Act as a key partner to the development team, integrating financial strategy into each stage of project planning, phasing, design, and execution, and ensuring capital is allocated to generate the highest returns relative to risk. -Identify and flag risks or inefficiencies early, offering solutions and alternatives that protect and enhance project outcomes. -Lead proactive cash flow and capital planning, ensuring that funding strategies (debt, equity, internal capital) align with project timelines and returns expectations. -Support broader initiatives, new business models, and special projects within the Zibi partnership and Dream’s platform. -Own the financial modeling, analysis, and scenario planning for development, major leases, and land sales.

Requirements

• cpa/cfa
• excel
• analytical
• real estate
• communication
• detail‑oriented

What You Bring

-Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail -CPA or CFA with 5+ years’ experience in development finance; -Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel. -Strong analytical skills: experience working on complex transactions, including dispositions and ideally projects with government or institutional partnerships -A strong communicator who can digest complex information and simplify concepts when presenting to a variety of audiences; -Strong knowledge of real estate development and construction and complex organizational structures; -Self-motivated, energetic and hands-on professional with strong organization skills; and, -Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret numbers into a business context;An assertive self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision;

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About Dream

-The company focuses on creating long-term value across residential, commercial, and industrial properties. -Dream specializes in mixed-use developments that combine residential, retail, and office spaces. -With a strong track record of innovation, Dream has a diverse portfolio of projects across major cities. -The company is committed to transforming underutilized spaces into vibrant, sustainable communities. -Dream's expertise spans the entire lifecycle of development, from acquisition and planning to construction and management. -Notable projects include award-winning developments that blend modern architecture with community-focused designs.

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