Senior Accountant

About Us

Brookfield Renewable, as one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation, is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $125 billion power assets under management. Our diverse portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions extends across five continents, totaling over 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity. We use our operating capabilities, scale and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.

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

As a Senior Accountant, under our Business Services Group, you will be accountable for all aspects of the monthly accounting cycle, ensuring accurate financial close within tight deadlines. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with members of Brookfield’s Business Services Group Finance Team and other internal stakeholders, allowing you to build strong networks within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned companies, acting as the main point of contact for those outside the department; develop and maintain strong relationships with all internal stakeholders across the organization;
• Participate and review forecasting and budgeting process, and perform more complex variance analysis on key accounts;
• Supervise and coach an Accountant/team of Accountants, sharing knowledge and experience to improve the financial close process;
• Prepare and document analysis for complex accounting issues, present the findings and conclusions, including the implementation plan to the Accounting group, as well as impacted stakeholders;
• Prepare or analyze financial-related quarterly reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders, incl. variance analysis, cash flow statement, etc.;
• Review of journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close, prepare timely and accurate journal entries as required;
• Prepare/Review PPE additions and disposals and maintain CWIP and fixed asset schedules.
• Review and maintain monthly general ledger reconciliations to the sub-ledgers;
• Work directly with the audit team to provide quarterly and year-end audit support;
• Actively contribute (i.e., development and implementation) to continued process improvement initiatives focused on automation, streamlining, internal controls (SOX 404), and reducing the risk of human error;
• Support the Manager, Accounting in various ad-hoc requests and special projects.
• Prepare regulatory compliance forms/reports for governmental entities;
• Provide ad hoc support and/or analysis to other groups within Brookfield Renewable;
• Assist in the integration of new assets/acquisitions into the consolidated accounting and reporting process;

Knowledge and Experience Required

• 4+ years experience performing full-cycle accounting;
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent in relevant work experience;
• CPA designation or scheduled to take CFE within the next 12 months
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizations skills;
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task;
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly around month and quarter end close;
• Flexibility to work additional hours at quarter end or during peak periods;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use sound judgment;
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities;
• Ability to work as part of a team and strong communication skills are required;
• Thrives in a team-based and dynamic environment.
• Experience with Financial Systems such IFS, Blackline, IT2, OneStream will be an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS and US GAAP is an asset);
• Solid MS Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables) with the ability to learn new systems quickly;
• Experience in working in a public listed companies (in US or Canada) will be considered 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 thrive on the challenge to be our best and progressive thinking to keep growing. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. 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 well-being, 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.