About the Role
Brookfield Energy operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for sustainable energy, with a portfolio including hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage facilities. We are seeking a finance professional to review financial statements, manage reporting processes, and collaborate with various teams.
Responsibilities
- Review quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in accordance with IFRS.
- Prepare and assess support for management discussion and analysis sections of reports and investor supplements.
- Lead the finance workstream for debt and equity security issuances by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with the annual budgeting process and ad hoc financial planning and analysis requests.
- Provide assistance with ad hoc investor relations requests and annual investor day.
- Analyze results and data with skepticism and critical thinking to ensure compliance with financing reporting requirements.
- Direct the research, interpretation, and application of new accounting standards/guidelines.
- Manage the external audit process, including quarterly reviews and annual external audits.
- Modify existing and/or design new processes to maximize operational efficiency, including technology implementation.
- Own internal controls for the financial reporting process to meet SOX requirements.
- Fulfill ad hoc projects for information requests from senior management and rating agencies.
- Commit to the development of the finance team through coaching and continuous learning opportunities.
Requirements
- Professional designation: CA or CPA.
- 6–10 years of progressively senior experience in accounting or finance.
- 2–3 years of people leadership experience.
- Experience with consolidation software (e.g., OneStream).
- Familiarity with XBRL.
- Background in renewable energy or asset management is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex issues clearly and use tact, diplomacy, and strong negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and initiative.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels and with external stakeholders.
- Commitment to team collaboration and developing finance team members through effective coaching.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize data into concise and meaningful reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse groups and functions.
- Has a skeptical mindset and willingness to continuously learn.
- Willingness to challenge others as needed.
Skills
- IFRS
- Financial statement review
- Financial reporting
- Management discussion and analysis
- Investor relations
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting
- Accounting standards
- SOX
- Consolidation software
- XBRL
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 6-10 years
- 2-3 years people leadership
Education Level
- CA or CPA designation
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
