Director, Finance

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business - Energy

Brookfield Energy operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for sustainable energy. Our energy portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.

Brookfield Energy is the flagship listed energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Energy group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/about-us/capabilities/energy.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Review quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in accordance with IFRS;
• Prepares and assesses support used for the management discussion and analysis sections of the quarterly and annual reports and investor supplemental;
• Leads the finance workstream relating to debt and equity security issuances initiated by the capital markets team by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders;
• Assists with the annual budgeting process and ad hoc financial planning and analysis requests;
• Provides assistance with ad hoc investor relations requests and annual investor day;
• Has a skeptical mindset and wiliness to continuously learn to further understanding of accounting standards, business performance and industry trends;
• Analyzes results and data received with skepticism and critical thinking to ensure it meets the appropriate financing reporting requirements and a willingness to challenge others as needed;
• Directs the research, interpretation, and application of new accounting standards/guidelines to assess potential impacts on financial reporting activities including the financial statements and reporting structure;
• Manage the external audit process including the corporate finance team during quarterly reviews and annual external audits to meet various deadlines;
• Modifies existing and/or designs new processes that maximize operational efficiency including the implementation of new technology;
• Owns internal controls for the financial reporting process to meet SOX requirements;
• Fulfill ad hoc projects to assist with information requests, including for senior management and rating agencies;
• Commitment to the development of the finance team through coaching and opportunities to promote an environment of continuous learning.
   

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Professional designation: CA or CPA with 6–10 years of progressively senior experience in accounting or finance, including 2–3 years of people leadership.
   
• Technical expertise: Experience with consolidation software (e.g., OneStream) and familiarity with XBRL; background in renewable energy or asset management is considered an asset.
   
• Business & analytical acumen: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights.
   
• Communication & negotiation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex issues clearly and use tact, diplomacy, and strong negotiation skills to influence and build alignment.
   
• Leadership & collaboration: Demonstrated leadership capability, initiative, and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels and with external stakeholders. Committed to team collaboration and to developing finance team members through effective coaching.
   
• Problem-solving & reporting: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize data into concise and meaningful reports.
   
• Interpersonal effectiveness: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse groups and functions.

Position Opening Reason:

Backfill

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.