Manager, Finance

Location

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

The Manager, Finance will be part of Brookfield Energy Group, focusing on Finance and Operations for the Energy Private Funds. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team within a high-growth platform, offering meaningful exposure and significant long-term growth potential for high-performing individuals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing 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 role that provides excellent exposure to middle and senior leadership levels across various functions of the Brookfield-wide organization.

This role offers the unique opportunity to be involved with several important functions within our team, including financial reporting, treasury and liquidity, compliance, investor relations, business planning and forecasting. The incumbent will be frequently exposed to challenging topics, as well as drive continuous improvement across all deliverables. The successful candidate will be a self-starter that 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 energy investments

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

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000

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.