Manager, Finance

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business - Renewable Power & Transition

Brookfield Renewable and Transition operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and decarbonization solutions. Our diversified portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar, distributed energy and sustainable solutions across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, and totals approximately 31,300 megawatts of installed capacity and a development pipeline of approximately 134,400 megawatts of renewable power assets and 13 million metric tonnes per annum ("MMTPA") of carbon capture and storage. We use our operating capabilities, scale and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.

Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $900 billion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Renewable & Transition group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/renewable-power-transition.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

The Manager, Finance will be part of the Brookfield Renewable Group, focusing on Finance and Operations for the Renewable Private Funds.

The Manager will be responsible for providing key financial reporting & operations deliverables for Senior Management and other stakeholders. Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto, the Manager role is a highly-visible position that provides the foundation, guidance and exposure towards a challenging and dynamic career. The role will gain excellent exposure to middle and senior leadership levels across various functions of the Brookfield-wide organization.

The Manager will have the opportunity to be involved with financial reporting, treasury and liquidity, compliance, investor relations, business planning and forecasting. It will be frequently exposed to challenging topics, as well as drive continuous improvement across all deliverables. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent interpersonal skills, is detail-oriented, possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity and has a strong foundation in finance and accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage fund operations, inclusive of addressing investor inquiries, liaising with external fund administrators, and reporting on quarterly financial and ESG-focused performance returns and financial statements.

• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the fund, including but not limited to, treasury and operation functions, managing liquidity and overseeing capital transactions;

• Oversee, compile, analyze and report on corporate and key business platforms including operating metrics for portfolio of renewable investments

• Lead technological initiatives to enhance data reporting capabilities, with the goal to achieve more timely and meaningful reporting to stakeholders on the renewable private funds

• Develop subject matter expertise to advise on fund operational matters inclusive of investor reporting, valuations, performance measurement, and fund administration

• Support Brookfield’s annual valuation process including in-depth review of models/long-term assumptions and the preparation of consolidated management presentations

• Active participant in managing the annual audit process;

• Work collaboratively with internal parties and external service providers to ensure legal entity records are maintained appropriately and in compliance with accounting standards and relevant policies

• Review and prepare various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making

• Prepare analyses as part of fundraising process for new private renewable funds

• Manage, develop and train Financial Analysts and Senior Financial Analysts, including providing constructive feedback and performance reviews

• Ad-hoc analyses and presentations on platform financial and operational results, as well as supporting any special projects

Qualifications & Requirements:

• University degree in Business or Finance or related field

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in an accounting or auditing function

• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills

• Highly analytical with great attention to detail

• Demonstrated leadership ability, a team player with a positive attitude and pro-active approach to work

• Experience managing staff through large projects and tight timelines

• Strong communication skills, can work effectively with all levels and departments within a complex organization 

• Can work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines

• Strategic thinker who can think outside the box, focused on efficiency and improving existing processes

• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.