Senior Accountant, Finance

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 Senior Manager, Finance, the Senior Accountant will engage on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financial investments and other growth initiatives for our global business, focusing on the technical accounting aspects as part of a collaborative team of accounting professionals.  The candidate will be closely involved in the preparation, analysis and presentation of the TSX and NYSE listed financial statements for the Brookfield Renewable Energy Group (BEP and BEPC).

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with professionals from our global regional platforms to provide support and oversight for growth initiatives;
• Assist in researching and drafting position papers on transactions initiated from our corporate platform;
• Participate in the valuations for M&A and other investments;
• Perform analysis under IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 for various agreements;
• Maintain internal controls related to the above functions to ensure a SOX compliant close process;
• Coordinate quarter and year-end audit support and work with the independent auditors to address queries;
• Provide support to the Senior Manager for ad-hoc requests.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS (US GAAP an asset but not required);
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis of consolidated financial results and in the preparation of supporting documents for complex financial statements;
• Understanding of valuation techniques, specifically discounted cash flow.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls (specific SOX experience is considered as an asset);
• Experience in working in a growing organization with changing needs and multiple business transactions that have an impact on the consolidation process of the business;
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities;
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and use sound judgment;
• Solid analytical abilities, combined with being detail-oriented;
• Strong communication skills (oral and written), bilingualism is considered as an asset; 
• Recognized professional accounting designation (CA/CPA);
• 1-2 years or more of relevant work experience;
• Capable of managing difficult and demanding situations;
• Quality and detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent team player;
• Good knowledge of Excel, knowledge of IFS and Cognos Controller 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 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, bonus structure, a health benefits program, and defined contribution pension plan.
• 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.