Groupe Dynamite Inc. Lease Administrator

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (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.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

The Lease Administrator audits all rental expenses from basic rent, to taxes, to additional expense invoices received from shopping centre landlords and ensures that the financial lease clauses which have been negotiated are fully respected and applied against the rental charges.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze year end Operating Cost statements from landlords;
• Evaluate budgeted figures;
• Process Minimum Rent adjustments;
• Challenge invoice discrepancies with landlords;
• Participate in the preparation of the annual fiscal budget;
• Enter information and data into real estate software;
• Good knowledge of shopping centre leases;
• Review business assessments regarding tax and invoices;
• Analyze and forecast the percentage of rent payments;
• Closely monitor and interpret retail lease clauses vis-à-vis rental charges;
• Perform rationality checks for expenses related to public services paid to the landlord;
• Ensure timely payment of rental obligations to landlords.

Qualifications:

• DEC Business Administration or Accountancy;
• At least two to three years a similar role;
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word);
• Knowledge of Lucernex software an asset;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment;
• Detailed oriented, self-motivated;
• Able to prioritize and work under little supervision;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and set priorities;
• Ability to make tough decisions in times of ambiguity including the ability to comfortably communicate and challenge decision;
• Enthusiastic, energetic, results and customer service oriented while being an effective team player.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• 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;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise...
No day will be like the last-we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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