Real Estate Accounting Coordinator

GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.
Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.
Reporting to the VP, Real Estate, the Director of Real Estate is responsible for reviewing, managing, and negotiating leases and their renewals, as well as supporting store expansion in the Canadian and
Manage real estate initiatives, including market visits, development strategy and planning, site selection, deal analysis and presentation, lease negotiation and administration, and deal pipeline management;
Negotiate favourable terms and conditions for offers and leases including their renewals, terminations, and all other related documentation, in the assigned territory;
Support the Vice President in creating and implementing strategic fleet optimization plans and objectives;
Manage and maintain relationships with landlords, real estate brokers, owners, and developers within the assigned region;
Participate, with the support of the Finance Department, in preparing P&L analyses for the business units that are part of the assigned territory. Serve as the main point of contact between various departments, such as store design, construction, Sales Ops, and landlords to ensure that new store openings go smoothly.
Conduct proactive market analyses to understand the different demographic landscapes and stay up to speed with the markets.
BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field;

• Critical thinker with high emotional intelligence and strong conflict management skills;
• Strong analytical skills to be able to assess deals as well as review and negotiate leases and
• A comprehensive understanding of retail real estate leasing, both at the national and U.The ability to travel across North America (about 30% of the time).

A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
Exclusive private sample sales;
A flexible vacation policy;
GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

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