Director, Finance

Location

Business - Infrastructure

Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Infrastructure Group is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors. The Group operates and manages approximately $191 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Our portfolio of assets facilitate the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers and data, and are located in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit: https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/infrastructure

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

Responsibilities:

• Review quarterly reporting to investors and other users, including financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP – Investment Company Accounting and IFRS
• Review of investor Partners’ Capital Statements (“PCAPs”) and available commitment schedules on a quarterly basis
• Presentation of quarterly results to senior management
• Overseeing the team’s interaction with various service providers to ensure information being provided is accurate and provided in a timely basis
• Review valuations of fund investments on a quarterly basis
• Review of accounting packages for individual legal entities, including review of tax financials
• Preparing internal and external audit requests and maintaining appropriate control documentation
• Managing and reviewing capital calls from, and distributions to investors
• Assist with managing fund operations, including liquidity management, investor queries, forecasting and compliance
• Thorough understanding of the legal structure of the various funds and the related impact on funds flows and consolidation
• Assist with analysis of complex accounting issues that arise, including the structuring of new acquisitions
• Provide oversight on any improvements to the reporting process and actively coach team members
• Special projects & ad hoc requests as required

Requirements:

• University degree
• Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA)
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive work experience in finance and/or accounting functions;
• Experience in private funds and knowledge of the investment management industry, and experience dealing with complex ownership structureswould be an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative;
• Excellent analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Exemplifies the right motivation by aspiring to achieve collective goals;
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities;
• Superior communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel;
• Experience with Mercatus, Workiva, Anaplan all an asset
• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development.

Position Opening Reason:

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.