Manager, Accounting (15 month contract)

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation ( Brookfield ), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers.

Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $78 billion of power assets under management.

Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling over 31,000 megawatts of capacity, and nearly 8,000 generating facilities globally.

Come Join Us

At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together, we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting function for a portfolio of renewable power assets within the Business Services Group.

In this role, you will regularly collaborate with members of Brookfield’s North American Finance team and other internal stakeholders, allowing you to build strong networks within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your portfolio of companies, managing the financial statement close process and other financial reporting deliverables
• Identify opportunities for and successfully implement improvements to the financial statement close process
• Coach and lead the development of a team of accounting professionals
• Provide expertise with respect to the application of IFRS and US GAAP standards to complex accounting issues
• Ensure the reported financial results comply with company policies, accounting standards and internal controls
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Liaise with the external auditors to coordinate statutory audits and provide support for the BEP consolidated audit
• Support the Senior Manager, Accounting in various related activities

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Exceptional skills and abilities in written and oral communication
• Demonstrated business acumen with ability to see the big picture and drive results
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Possess strong management and interpersonal skills focus on problem solving, coaching, and ability to manage team and individual responsibilities
• Capable of managing difficult and demanding situations
• Comfortable working in dynamic environment with fast pace of work, and tight deadlines
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience combined with managerial experience
• In-depth understanding of IFRS (US GAAP an asset)
• Knowledge or exposure to SOX would be an asset
• Good knowledge of Excel, knowledge of IFS an asset

Note : Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfield’s identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 3 days to perform most effectively.

We will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.

Working here, you will enjoy :

At Brookfield, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, and a health benefits program.
• Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.
• We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

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