Job Description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Our Company

At Brookfield Properties, the foundation of our success is firmly rooted in our people.

Our company is comprised of experts across a range of specialties who share a goal of ensuring our properties are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders. To meet this goal, we hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent who help us innovate and enhance our business. We build collaborative teams who value integrity, creativity and diversity.

Our teams operate an iconic portfolio of irreplaceable properties within the world\xe2\x80\x99s most dynamic markets. As one of the largest real estate services companies, we provide management and development expertise exclusively for properties owned by Brookfield Asset Management.



Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst, Finance will work in the Corporate Finance Group to ensure that the quarterly and annual filings \xe2\x80\x93 management\xe2\x80\x99s discussion and analysis, financial statements, supplemental information, press releases, etc. \xe2\x80\x93 are prepared in accordance with Ontario Securities Commission and Securities Exchange Commission rules and regulations and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

In addition, this position will be responsible for assisting in financial planning and analysis, capital markets and investor relations activities from a reporting perspective which will require significant interactions with individuals internal and external to Brookfield Renewable, including senior management, external auditors, and external legal counsel. This position requires superior organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to produce deliverables under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in accordance with IFRS;

Prepares and reviews support used for the management discussion and analysis sections of the quarterly and annual reports and the supplemental information;

Assists 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;

Assists with debt and equity security issuances initiated by the capital markets team;

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;

Researches and interprets new accounting standards/guidelines to assess potential impacts on financial reporting activities;

Work closely with external auditors and finance team members during quarterly reviews and annual external audits;

Modifies existing and/or designs new processes that maximize operational efficiency;

Performs internal controls for the financial reporting process to meet SOX requirements;

Fulfill ad hoc projects to assist with information requests from rating agencies and senior management.

Requirements

Strong business acumen, analytical skills and attention to detail;

Excellent negotiation skills; Able to explain difficult/complex issues and, in a manner that fosters mutual respect, uses tact and diplomacy to persuade others to adopt a point of view;

Ability to locate and collect data from appropriate sources and analyze it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information;

Excellent written communication skills to convey technical accounting and budgeting issues in a clear and concise manner;

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with and build relationships with a diverse group at all levels of the organization;

Ability to work in a team setting; collaborates with team members across the organization

Effective communication skills (oral and written) in English.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirement: Hold a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA; CMA; CGA; CPA (U.S.));

3 or more years of relevant experience;

Experience working with large, multi-national corporations with numerous and varying reporting requirements;

Experience working in a growing organization with changing needs and multiple complex business transactions that have an impact on the financial reporting of the business;

Working knowledge of IFRS and accounting and financial analysis principles and practices;

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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