Accountant / Senior Accountant, Consolidations (16-month contract)

About Us

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 $102 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 almost 33,000 megawatts of capacity, and over 7,000 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 Manager, Consolidations, the Senior Accountant, Consolidations will have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute the monthly consolidation and close process that drives the financial statements of Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP) and Brookfield Renewable Corp. (BEPC);
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis required for financial statement disclosures and management reporting;
• Correspond regularly with portfolio companies and other corporate departments on financial close related activities;
• Actively participate in the review of quarterly accounting reports received from portfolio companies to ensure consistency and accuracy, and provide timely feedback;
• Maintain corporate level internal control documentation to ensure the financial statement close process is SOX compliant;
• Assist in the integration of new assets/acquisitions into the consolidated accounting and reporting framework;
• Assist with external auditors' requests to ensure all documentation requirements are met;
• Proactively identify issues and implement improvements to streamline processes;
• Perform Ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Recognized professional accounting designation from CPA Canada or CPA US
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressive work experience with Canadian or US public accounting firm
• Solid analytical abilities, combined with strong attention to detail; working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner;
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities;
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to proactively establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group at all levels of the organization and across platforms;
• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS
• Experience with accounting and consolidation systems considered an asset (OneStream, Cognos Controller)

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 4 days to perform most effectively. 

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, 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.